

He said the HR and CE Act, 1958, which is in force now, is a model to other States. Kundrakudi Ponnambala Adigalar welcomed the implementation of many new schemes and steps to improve facilities for devotees at temples. He also said streamlining of the HR and CE Department under the direct supervision of the Chief Minister after a long time is indeed a significant move.
I thank the Chief Minister for this," Sivam added. Now, the government has changed that by making me a member of the advisory committee for the HR and CE Department. “I have been portrayed as an anti-Hindu by many. Sivam also demanded that the HR and CE Department have an official spokesperson to counter allegations from different quarters. I wish to register this view strongly," he added. If the temple is to be given to individuals, who will get this huge amount? So, the HR and CE Department should exist forever.

"For example, Palani Murugan temple has a deposit of over Rs 600 crore. Referring to the demand for abolishing the HR and CE Department, Sivam highlighted the practical difficulties in doing so. This remark of Suki Sivam, made during the HR and CE advisory committee meeting chaired by the Chief Minister on Thursday, is likely to trigger a debate in the coming days.
