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State archaeological expert demanded a bribe of Rs 10 lakh to issue the inspection report which is a must to start temple renovation works. She has been appointed as a member of the expert committee formed by HRCE to inspect temples and give permission for renovation works.
Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Board has formed a committee of archeological experts to inspect temples and approve applications for renovation of temples in the state.
It’s motive was to protect ancient temples and guide temple managements in carrying out renovation works without damaging or destroying the structure and inscriptions of centuries old temples.
It must be noted that the temple committee didn’t receive any inspection report. When she was reached out to fulfill her duty they were given another date in September and said that the report will be given only if they pay a bribe of Rs 10 lakh. Later she demanded that at least Rs 5 lakh should be paid with Rs 1 lakh as advance to issue the report.
