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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.R.SWAMINATHAN
Rengesan – Appellant
Versus
Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Chennai – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioner's challenge on idol replacement. (Para 2) |
| 2. slec's formation and responsibilities. (Para 3) |
| 3. contention regarding lack of proper recommendation. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 4. decisions based on relevant material. (Para 6) |
| 5. judicial reluctance to interfere with resolutions. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 6. importance of compliance with statutory regulations. (Para 9 , 10) |
| 7. consequences of previous illegalities in idol replacement. (Para 11 , 12) |
| 8. judicial review considerations beyond mere invalidation. (Para 13) |
| 9. trust board’s commitment and case dismissal. (Para 14 , 15) |
ORDER :
Heard both sides.
2.Thiru.Rengesan is a resident of Thimmachipuram, K.Pettai Village, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District. He is the petitioner herein. He challenges the decision taken by the State Level Expert Committee, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Chennai permitting replacement of the current statue of Arulmigu Kanagathoniamman Temple, Thimmachipuram. The idol that was originally installed was replaced a few decades ago. Kumbhabisekam for the said temple is to be held on 27.10.2025. The trust board passed a resolution for replacing the existing idol with the earlier one. The question
The courts recognized that administrative decisions must be based on relevant materials, but procedural flaws may not always warrant intervention if community interests are respected.
Court emphasizes the necessity of expert involvement and statutory compliance in decisions affecting heritage conservation.
The court ruled that relocating a deity without valid necessity violates Hindu sentiment and constitutional protections under Articles 25 and 26.
Festivals and renovations at temples require strict adherence to regulatory procedures and permissions from expert committees.
translocation of a deity in a public temple-translocation of the deity to another place is permissible as long as the said translocation is done without a mala-fide intention and with all due respect....
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