St. Michael's College Obtains Permission From Judge to Use Restricted Funds

St. Michael's College Obtains Permission From Judge to Use Restricted Funds

“If the College is unable to access its endowment funds to meet operating expenses, it would face a serious and credible risk of being forced to cease operations”

Madras High Court Allows Colleges Using Surplus Temple Funds, Makes Legal Procedures Mandatory, Orders Hindu Studies And Warns Against Unregulated Fund Use

The Madras High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to establish self-financing arts and science colleges using the surplus funds of major Hindu temples, while directing that such funds must be utilised strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Act, as reported in Dinamalar. The petition was filed by Chennai-based temple activist TR Ramesh, who …