Supreme Court Rules Tamil Nadu Govt Cannot Accept Temple Land As Gift, Orders ₹31,000 Monthly Rent
New Delhi, October 17, 2026: The Supreme Court has ruled that the government is only a custodian of temple properties and cannot claim ownership of land dedicated to a deity, even for a public project. The Supreme Court has ruled that the Tamil Nadu Government cannot accept temple land as a gift from a trustee, even if the land is intended for public use. The court made it clear that the…
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