Donate to Protect Hindu Rights  ॐ Support Sanathana Dharma Today  ॐ Join the Movement. Make a Difference  ॐ Your Support. Our Strength  ॐ Donate Now. Change Tomorrow  ॐ Stand with SDAG. Protect Our Heritage  ॐ Donate to Protect Hindu Rights  ॐ Support Sanathana Dharma Today  ॐ Join the Movement. Make a Difference  ॐ Your Support. Our Strength  ॐ Donate Now. Change Tomorrow  ॐ Stand with SDAG. Protect Our Heritage  ॐ

Dharmic Initiatives we stand for

Home / Dharmic Initiatives / Strengthening Governance and Accountability at Kapaleeswarar Temple
In Progress

Strengthening Governance and Accountability at Kapaleeswarar Temple

Category: Legal Advocacy
Tag: Legal Actions for Temples

Our team analysed the Internal Audit Report of Kapaleeswarar Temple and identified critical governance, property, revenue, and compliance issues. 
The initiative culminated in a High Court direction requiring the HR&CE Department to address the identified anomalies and report compliance. 

Following HR&CE audit findings on operational and financial deficiencies at Mylapore’s historic Kapaleeswarar Temple, our team reviewed the report and submitted representations demanding systemic administrative reforms. To enforce accountability, we filed a writ petition before the Madras High Court.

On April 29, 2026, the court directed the HR&CE Department to examine the audit findings, consider our representations, and issue a reasoned order within a fixed timeframe of 3 months. The project now monitors compliance with judicial directions, leveraging professional expertise and citizen oversight to safeguard temple assets, improve revenue management, and establish a scalable governance model for public religious institutions across Tamil Nadu.
On completion of 3 months on 29.7.26 we have also issued a contempt notice on Commissioner HRCE that the court order has not been complied with, and we would initiate contempt proceedings.

Donations received
0
0
0% funded
Details:
Target Date: 30-09-2026
Target Amount: 0
Category: Legal Advocacy

Make your Donation

NOTE: All donation are 80G Complaint

Related Dharmic Initiatives we stand for

In Progress
Support Veda Patashala Students – A Meaningful Way to Give Back
One of the most meaningful ways to contribute is by supporting a named student. This creates a deeper emotional connecti...
Ends In
63 Days
In Progress
In Progress
Support the Values of Sanatana Dharma at the Grassroots
Together, we can ensure the values of Sanatana Dharma remain strong at every level of society.
Ends In
63 Days
In Progress
In Progress
Representation to HR&CE Minister
SDAG Trust has submitted a representation to the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department proposing key reform...
Ends In
0 Days
In Progress
In Progress
PIL for Protection and Restoration of Temple Assets
A detailed Public Interest Litigation is underway before the Hon’ble Madras High Court seeking judicial intervention on...
Ends In
0 Days
In Progress