TVK Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) S. Ramesh, has invited members of the public to directly report allegations of corruption, bribery and irregularities in temples administered by the HR&CE Department.
In a post on X, Ramesh called upon devotees and the general public to submit complaints relating to irregularities in temple renovation works, illegal collection of money and bribery, particularly in matters concerning temple administration and employment.
“An important announcement to the general public! Please submit complaints regarding irregularities, illegal collection of money, and bribery, specifically concerning temple renovation works and employment, at temples across Tamil Nadu that are under the control of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department. Kindly send these complaints, along with relevant details and supporting evidence, to the personal email address provided below. I wish to inform you that my office and I will personally take the necessary steps to address these complaints,” he wrote.
He requested that complaints, along with supporting documents and evidence, be sent to minister_hrce@tn.gov.in, assuring that both he and his office would personally examine the grievances and initiate appropriate action.
அன்பிற்குரிய பொது மக்கள் அனைவருக்கும் ஒரு முக்கிய அறிவிப்பு!
தமிழ்நாடு முழுவதும் இந்து சமய அறநிலையத்துறை கட்டுப்பாட்டில் உள்ள கோயில்களில் நடைபெறும் முறைகேடுகள், சட்டவிரோதமாக பணம் பெறுதல், திருக்கோயில்களின் திருப்பணிகள் மற்றும் திருக்கோயில்களின் வேலைவாய்ப்பு போன்றவற்றிற்கு…
— TVK Ramesh (@RameshOffcl) July 3, 2026
The announcement has been welcomed by temple activists, many of whom have for years alleged irregularities in the functioning of the HR&CE Department and sought greater accountability in temple administration.
Reacting to the announcement, temple activist T.R. Ramesh described it as a “fantastic initiative” and urged devotees with first-hand knowledge of violations of law and corruption within the department to come forward with credible complaints.
He appealed to devotees to ensure that every complaint submitted is backed by facts and evidence, stating, “When you make complaints, let there be clarity and basis of truth.”
Fantastic initiative by Hon’ble Minister for @tnhrcedept Shri @RameshOffcl –
Devotees who have true knowledge of violations of law, instances of corruption, etc. in the @tnhrcedept in the last many years can email them as complaints to the following id:… https://t.co/bj1Bg5TsUl
— trramesh (@trramesh) July 3, 2026
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