Names might differ ~ in olden times, philanthropists did fed the poor and
donated their assets for maintenance and continuance of rituals in Temples.
Most Temples possess land and other property ~ sadly, those managed by
HR&CE are in no great shape. In many
places, they are unable to collect rent. and are apathetic.
One can see billboards kept in the Temples announcing the defaulters ~
alongside those who failed to pay, those who did nothing to collect mounting
dues should also be held accountable. If
measly rents accumulate to lakhs of rupees – who is to blame !!
Here is another sad story - that of
Sri Sundara Raja Perumal at Virugambakkam – according to this report, instead
of evicting those who have occupied, the management is contemplating collecting
rent … Sad !!
