T.N. Committee constituted to shortlist candidates for posts of non-hereditary trustees in temples - The HinduPublished - August 11, 2026 12:46 am IST - CHENNAI The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has constituted a State-level committee to screen, sort and shortlist candidates for the posts of non-hereditary trustees of temples whose incomes are above ₹10 lakh per annum. The committee will be headed by Thirugnana Balaya Swamigal of the Bommapuram Aadheenam, Mayilam. Retired District judge K. Ramanathan will be vice-president. The members would be Archana Kalpathi Agoram, former IAS officer P.R. Sampath, T. Velmurugan, M. Sumathi and the Commissioner of HR&CE. The order issued by Secretary HR&CE J. Kumaragurubaran said since the term of the previous committee had come to an end, a new committee has been constituted. Meanwhile, Minister for HR&CE Ramesh on Monday held an online discussion with heads of various Saivite and Sri Vaishnava Maths, religious heads and officials about the announcements to be made in the Assembly this Budget Session.Published - August 11, 2026 12:46 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }