Archive · 21 Jul 2026
CPI(M) Alleges Conspiracy in Palani Temple Land Fraud
The CPI(M) leader in Tamil Nadu has accused officials and some individuals of being involved in a big fraud.
They say these people registered land belonging to a very old temple for a much lower price than it's worth.
The leader wants a fair investigation to punish everyone involved, no matter how important they are.
The police are looking into the case and have named a few people, but no one has been arrested yet.
One official got temporary protection from arrest until August 4.
CPI(M) alleges a conspiracy in the fraudulent registration of 1.4 acres of Palani temple land.
The temple property valued at Rs 100 crore was registered for Rs 2 crore.
CPI(M) demands an impartial probe by the Crime Branch CID.
CB-CID has initiated searches and named three individuals, but no arrests have been made.
A sub-registrar obtained interim bail until August 4, provided he cooperates with investigators.
- Who
- CPI(M) Tamil Nadu Secretary P Shanmugam
- What
- Allegations of a conspiracy in the fraudulent registration of temple land
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To bring the culprits to book and ensure a fair probe
CPI(M) Allegations
Official Response
Involvement of Officials
CPI(M) Allegations
CPI(M) alleges that officials from top to bottom were involved in the fraudulent registration of temple land.
Official Response
No official response provided in the article.
- Land Involved
- 1.4 acres
- Temple Property Value
- Rs 100 crore
- Registration Value
- Rs 2 crore
- Investigating Agency
- CB-CID
- Sub-Registrar Status
- Obtained interim bail until August 4