“Madras High Court Halts ₹162.54 Crore Tender Works In HR&CE Controlled Palani Temple”, The Commune, March 28, 2026

“The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered status quo on a series of tender works floated by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE) concerning the Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple in Palani, Dindigul district.

The tenders, reportedly issued shortly before the announcement of election notifications, involved civil works valued at approximately ₹162.54 crore. The court intervened following a writ petition challenging the legality and procedural validity of these tenders.

The writ petition was filed by Vinoth Raghavendran before the Madurai Bench, seeking judicial intervention against the tenders issued by temple authorities. The petitioner raised concerns regarding alleged irregularities and violations in the tendering process initiated by the temple administration under the HR&CE Department…….”

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