Hrce Rti

(Under Section 4(1) (b) of the Right to Information Act – 2005)
Office of the Commissioner,

Hindu Religious & Charitable EndowmentsDepartment
No.119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai,
Chennai – 600 034.
Phone : (044) 28334811, 12, 13 Fax : (044) 28334816
Website : www.tnhrce.org
E-Mail Id : 1). info@tnhrce.org
2). tn.endowments@tnhrce.org
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INDEX
Serial No. Chapter Page No.
1) Administration 1
2) Powers & Duties and Details of Employees in 1-27

the Office of the Commissioner
3) Address and Phone numbers of the Head 27-36

Office, Regional Joint Commissioner’s Offices
and Assistant Commissioners Offices
4) Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manual and 37

Records, for Discharging Functions
5) Statement of the categories of documents that 38

are held by or under the control of the
department
6) Particulars of any arrangement that exists for 39

consultation with, or representation by the
members of the public in relation to the
formulation of its policy or implementation
thereof under Section 4(1)(b)(vii) of Right to
Information Act, 2005
7) Procedures followed in Decision Making 39

Process
8) Directory of Officers 40-52
9) Monthly remuneration payable to the officials 53-56

and employees including the system of
compensation as provided in the regulation
under section 4(1)(b)(x) of RTI Act, 2005
10) Estimate of Expenditure for 2012 -2013 56
11) Works carried out by the Department for the 57

benefit of various temples in the state
12) Norms set for the discharge of functions 57
13) Particulars of the facilities available to citizens 57

for obtaining information
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ORGANISATION, FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT

Chapter –1
Administration
The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act was enacted in the year
1959 realizing the fact that the administrative governance of Hindu Religious
Endowments are to be monitored by the Government after carrying out the required
modifications by examining the various enactments between the year 1928 and 1956.
This Act prescribes the rights and duties of the Commissioner and other
subordinate officers of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department.
It also states various means for improving the administration of the Hindu Religious
Institutions. This Act further empowers the Government to extend the provisions for
the Jain Religious Institutions and Endowments.
Hindu Religious Institutions
There are 38,491 Hindu Religious and Jain Religious Institutions under the
control of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department.
Chapter 2
Powers & Duties and Details of Employees in the Office of the Commissioner
2.1. Work Chart at Office of the Commissioner
Designation Subject
Commissioner Head of the Department and looks after all the administrative
affairs and activities undertaken in the Department
Powers
1. Establishment matters – Transfer and postings,
Approval of panel for promotions of all ministerial staff,
Executive Officers, Audit Inspectors, Audit Superintendents
Pay fixation of Inspectors, Increment Sanction of Assistant
Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Passing final orders
in disciplinary proceedings of Inspectors, Executive Officers
2. Statutory powers – Appellate Authority under Sections

21, 34 A, 53, 54, 69, Suo-motu revision under Section 69(2),
Framing schemes for maths and endowments attached to
maths under Section 65(4)
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Administrative Wing:
Additional Commissioner 1. Accord permission for installing new permanent

(General) hundials and temporary hundials during festivals in
temples having executive Officers in the cadre of Joint
Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Assistant
Commissioner.
2. Encashment of T.A.Bills
3. Sanctioning increments of Deputy Commissioners
and Assistant Commissioners
4. Approving pension proposals / sanctioning Special
Provident Fund and leave encashment of retiring
employees.
5. Sanctioning purchases upto Rs. 5,00,000/- to
temples in Tanjavur, Trichy, Madurai, Sivaganga,
Tirunelveli, Mayiladuthurai regions.
6. Budget sanction of 46(ii) temples in Tanjavur, Trichy,
Madurai, Sivaganga, Tirunelveli, Mayiladuthurai
regions.
7. Sanction of tickets in temples in Tanjavur, Trichy,
Madurai, Sivaganga, Tirunelveli, Mayiladuthurai
regions.
8. Administration of maths in Tanjavur, Trichy, Madurai,
Sivaganga, Tirunelveli, Mayiladuthurai regions.-
Inspection, buget sanction, action under section 59,
follow up action of audit reports.
9. Settlement of A.G’s audit objections.
10. Files relating to inspection of Office of the
Commissioner.
11. Appeal petitions filed under RTI Act.
12. Coordinator for Assurance Committee.
13. Establishment and all service matters of Engineering
wing staff.
Additional Commissioner 1. Leave Sanction, pay fixation of Superintendents,

(Enquiries) managers, Head Clerks, Cashier (H.Q.), Inspectors,
Executive Officers Gr.I to Gr.IV.
2. Increment Sanction of Superintendents, Cashier,
Inspectors in Head Office.
3. Sanction for travels undertaken by Executive Officers
outside their jurisdiction.
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4. Budget sanction of 46(ii) temples in Chennai, Vellore,

Salem, Coimbatore, Villupuram regions.
5. Approval Dhittam Register of 46(iii) temples.
6. Sanctioning purchases upto Rs. 5,00,000/- to temples

in Chennai, Vellore, Salem, Coimbatore, Villupuram
regions.
7. Sanction of tickets in temples in Chennai, Vellore,

Salem, Coimbatore, Villupuram regions.
8. Accord permission to all staff for studying through

distance education, evening college and for appearing
in examinations.
9. Administration of maths in Chennai, Vellore, Salem,

Coimbatore, Villupuram regions - Inspection, buget
sanction, action under section 59, follow up action of
audit reports.
10. Coordinator for Assembly Committees and Assembly

questions.
Additional Commissioner 1. Accord sanction for the performance of Balalayam,

(Thiruppani) Ashtabandanam, Kumbabhishekam through donor
(except 46(ii), 46(iii) and important temples.)
2. Approve date for Kumbabhishakam (except 46(iii)

temples.)
3. Installation of idols and Flag staff (bfho ku«)
4. Action on Assembly questions.
Joint Commissioner(Head 1. Pension Schemes

Quarters)
2. Annadhanam Schemes.
3. Approve tour programs of Internal Audit teams.
4. Release of interest on security deposits of Executive

Officers and ministerial staff.
5. Issuing N.O.C. to temporary staff for appearing in

examinations.
6. Inspection of Deputy Commissioner / Executive

Officer Grade temples.
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7. Settlement of Audit objections of temples having

Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner grade
Executive Officers (except serious irregularities and
surcharge proceedings.)
8. Review of Audit Objections periodicals.
9. Establishment and service matters of Audit Inspector

(math section), Assistant, Junior Assistant, Typists,
Driver, Record Clerk, Office Assistant, Watchman,
Sweeper, and Scavenger.
10. Fix liability upto Rs.1000/- to Inspectors and

Executive Officers.
11. Maintenance, office procedure, issue of office orders,

action on time bound files relating to Commissioner’s
Office.
12. Action on pending references, Chief Minister

references, Minister references, Government and
Commissioner references.
13. PIO under RTI Act for Office of the Commissioner.
14. Leave Sanction, review of work and work allocation of

Engineering wing staff, Gem Specialists and Technical
Assistants.
Joint Commissioner 1. Issue of Thirukkoil magazine, inclusion of subscribers,

(Educational Institutions) attend to complaints.
2. Action relating to Colleges and schools run by

temples.
3. Coordinator for welfare schemes.
4. Sanction traveling expenses to Commissioner’s

Office staff, Pocket Allowance to drivers, bills of
Thirukkoil magazine, Stamp expenses.
5. Miscellaneous subjects (K- Section).
6. Work relating to Karunai Illams, Hospitals, Old age

homes etc.,
7. Oru Kala Pooja Scheme.

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Special Officer I & II 1. Action under Section 34 (including land acquisition),

(Temple Lands) sale, exchange, lease of agricultural lands, sites,
buildings, thopes belonging to all temples.
2. Removal of encroachments under Section 78, 79,

79(A), 79(B), and 80.
3. Safeguarding immovable properties of temples.
4. Inam abolition / Urban land Tax Scheme
5. City Tenants protection Act
6. Fair rent fixation
7. Compromise under section 43
8. Work relating to Revenue Court
9. Review of Demand-Collection-Balance
10. 1-3 (1-15) registers - Rectification of defects,

identifying the lands in them and bring them in the
name the respective temples.
11. Tree registers / Nandavanams.
12. Review of work and establishment matters of Special

Thasildars
13. Follow up action on the reports of Retd. DROs /

Deputy Collectors.
14. Verification of section 29 registers.
15. Action relating to veto by the Commissioner in

respect of lease of rights of properties, miscellaneous
lease rights.
Joint Commissioner 1. Action on all cases on behalf of the Department.

(Legal)
2. Revision Petitions under Section 114 filed before the
Government.
3. Cases filed before the Commissioner.
4. Act Amendments, Legal Cell matters.

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5. Attend Court and assist G.P.s on important cases
6. Court work on cases in which Department is

impleaded as respondent
7. Return of Court Deposits
8. Issue of certified copies
9. Recovery of Court Deposits
Assistant Commissioner 1. Action on all cases on behalf of the Department.

(Legal Cell)
2. Revision Petitions under Section 114 filed before the
Government.
3. Cases filed before the Commissioner.
4. Recovery of Court Deposits
Joint Commissioner/ To verify the Valuable Jewels & Gems for 11 Regional
Verification Officer Office reports
(Head Quarters)
Regional Audit Officer To Audit the Math Accounts

(Maths)
Accounts Officer Internal Audit review of subordinate offices
Assistant Accounts 1. Drawing Officer for pay / other bills, arrear claims,
Officer loans & advances of Head Office staff.
2. Work relating to administrative accounts of the

Department.
3. Reconciliation with A.G.’s Office / Pay and Accounts

Office.
4. Scrutinizing Cashier’s work
5. Preparation of Department’s Budget Estimates.
Engineering Wing:
Superintending Engineer Scrutinizing thiruppani estimates, quotations, tenders,

Measurements of works of religious institutions and
Supervision of Engineering wing.
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Audit Wing:
Chief Audit officer 1. Administration of Audit wing of the Department, audit

of religious institutions, inspection and review.
2. Sanction of LTC of Audit Inspectors, Audit

Superintendents, approval and countersigning TA
Bills, Transfer TA Bills
A Section :–
Sub : Trustees Appointment, Fit Person appointment, Disciplinary Action under

Section 53 of the Act against hereditary and non-hereditary trustees, Upgrading
/ downgrading religious institutions as per provisions under Section 46 of the
Act based on their assessable income.
Section Officers : Additional Commissioners
1 Superintendent, 2 Assistants
Sections Subject
A1 Files connected with the above subject relating to Chennai, Vellore,

Villupuram, Trichy, Tanjavur, Mayiladuthurai regions
A2 Files connected with the above subject relating to Madurai, Sivaganga,

Salem, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli regions
B Section :–
Sub: Staff Establishment
Section Officers : Additional Commissioner (General),

Additional Commissioner (Enquiry),
Joint Commissioner (Head Quarters),
Accounts Officer
Sections Subject
B1 Establishment and Service matters of A and B officers, Thirukkoil Editor,

Accounts Officer, Assistant Accounts Officer, Preparation of seniority list,
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Disciplinary action, Fixing jurisdiction, Action under Sections 13(1), 9, 11

of the Act, Administrative reforms.
B2 Establishment and Service matters of Inspectors / Superintendents,

Transfer and postings, Pay Fixation, Action on complaints, Disciplinary
action.
B3 Establishment and Service matters of Junior Assistants, Typists, Steno-

typists, Transfer and postings, Panel preparation for promotion, Action on
complaints, Disciplinary action and sanction of Leave, L.T.C., Pay
Fixation, Increments to above categories of staff at Head Office, Action
on representations from staff association.
B4 Permission for retirement to Head Office and all Subordinate Staffs,

Compulsory Retirement review, Establishment and Service matters of
Driver, Record Clerk, Office Assistants, Watchmen, Sweeper, Scavenger,
Transfer and postings, Panel preparation for promotion, Action on
complaints, Disciplinary action and sanction of Leave, L.T.C., Pay
Fixation, Increments to above categories of staff at Head Office.
B5 Establishment and Service matters of Assistants, Transfer and postings,

Panel preparation for promotion to Inspector/Audit Inspector posts, Action
on complaints, Disciplinary action and sanction of Leave, L.T.C., Pay
Fixation, Increments to above categories of staff at Head Office.
B6 Office Administration, Action on petitions against all officers, Pay Fixation

of Deputy / Assistant Commissioners, L.T.C. sanction, work relating to
Sanction of Temporary establishment extension, Sanction of additional
Charge Allowance.
C Section :–
Sub: Government Grant, Commissioner Common Good Fund, Thirukovil Puravalar

Thittam, Temple Development Fund, Temple Staff Welfare Fund, Temple Staff
Gratuity Scheme, Nadaswaram Artists Fund Scheme, Suseendram,
Kanyakumari District Temples Contingent Staff Fund Scheme, Colleges
Maintenance Fund Scheme, School Maintenance Fund Scheme, Sekkizhar
Festival Fund Scheme, Temple Renovation Fund Scheme, Annadahanam,
Target, Orukalapooja, Temple Staff Family Benefit Fund
Section Officers : Additional Commissioner (Thiruppani),

Joint Commissioner (Education),
Joint Commissioner (Head Quarters)
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Sections Subject
C1 Government Grant, Commissioner Common Good Fund, Thirukovil

Puravalar Thittam
C2 Temple Development Fund, Temple Staff Welfare Fund, Temple Staff

Gratuity Scheme, Nadaswaram Artists Fund Scheme, Suseendram,
Kanyakumari District Temples Contingent Staff Fund Scheme, Colleges
Maintenance Fund Scheme, School Maintenance Fund Scheme,
Sekkizhar Festival Fund Scheme, Temple Renovation Fund Scheme
C3 Annadahanam, Target
C4 Orukalapooja
C5 Temple staff Family Benefit Fund
D Section :–
Sub: Legal and Commissioner Bench
Section Officers : Additional Commissioner (General),

Joint Commissioner (Legal),
Assistant Commissioner (Legal Cell)
1 Superintendent, 1 Inspector, 4 Assistants
Sections Subject
D1 Work relating to filing Written Statements / Counter Affidavits in Cases in

which department has been impleaded as party, Filing Appeals, Replying
to Advocate notices issued under section 80 CPC, Law Officer Bill
Sanction in respect of Tanjavur region, Issue of certified copies of orders.
D2 Revision Petitions Under Section 21, Appeals under Sections 34(A)(3),

53, 54, 69, Petitions under section 59 praying for permission to file suit
for removal of Madadhipathis, framing scheme for maths and
endowments attached to maths under section 65(4), Suo-motu Revision
under Section 69(2),

Sanction in respect of Chennai region
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Sanction in respect of Vellore region and Tiruvannamalai Assistant
Commissioner jurisdiction, Scrutinizing files of the Joint Commssioners
for taking Suo-Motu action under Section 69(2), sending remarks on the
Revision Petitions filed before the Government under Section 114 in the
above matters.
TAT Work relating to cases filed by the staffs of the Department (Service
matters)
E Section :–
Sub: Revenue, Assessment of temples, issue of Demands under Section 92 and 94,
bringing new temples under the purview of the Department for assessment
Section Officers : Accounts Officer,

Joint Commissioner (Head Quarters)
Sections Subject
E1 Files connected with the above subject relating to Chennai, Madurai,

Dindugal Asistant Commissioner Divisions
E2 Files connected with the above subject relating to Tirunelveli

Toothukudi, Nagerkoil, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Kumbakonam Asistant
Commissioner Divisions
E3 Files connected with the above subject relating to Coimbatore,

Tiruppur, Erode, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Tanjavur Asistant
Commissioner Divisions
E4 Files connected with the above subject relating to Vellore,

Tiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallore, Paramakudi, Salem,
Namakkal, Dharmapuri Asistant Commissioner Divisions
E5 Files connected with the above subject relating to Tiruchi, Karur,

Ariyalur, Pudukottai, Asistant Commissioner Divisions
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F Section :–
Sub: Bills and Audit

Assistant Accounts Officer,
Additional Commissioner (General)
Sections Subject
F1 Budget, AG audit, Internal audit, Reconciliation of Expenditure
F2 Reconciliation of Receipts, Sanction for temporary advance / part final

withdrawal from General Provident Fund by the staff, maintenance of
head office vehicles
F3 Contingent Expenses, T.A.Bills, Remittances of Corporation Tax,

Water Tax, Telephone Bills
F4 Internal Audit
G Section :–
Sub: Thefts in temples, Security measures, Section 36 diversion, All types of

Sanctions to Non-senior Grade institutions, establishment matters of Non-
senior Grade institutions
Section Officers : Joint Commissioner (Head Quarters),

Sections Subject
G1 Thefts relating to Tiruvannamalai, Chennai, Tiruvallur, Erode,

Kanchipuram, Salem, Villupuram, Vellore, Dharmapuri, Coimbatore,
Mayiladuthurai, Sivaganga
G2 Thefts relating to Madurai, Suseedndram, Tirunelveli, Tanjavur, Karur,

Tiruchy, Kumbakonam, Nagerkoil, Religious Discourses in temple,
Sanction for safekeeping idols in Icon Centres, Fixing Burgler Alarms,
Icon Safety measures.
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G3 Permission for foreclosure of Deposits for thiruppani, repayment of

loans etc., permission for granting loans from one religious institution to
another for apecific purposes, Sanction for diversion of funds under
section 36 of the Act.
G4 All types of Sanctions to Non-senior Grade institutions, establishment

matters of Non-senior Grade institutions in Tirunelveli, Sivaganga and
Madurai regions,
H Section :–
Sub: All types of Sanctions to Non-senior Grade institutions, establishment matters of

Non-senior Grade institutions, Approval of lease of rights and miscellaneous
items of Non-senior Grade institutions

Sections Subject
H1 All types of Sanctions to Non-senior Grade institutions, establishment

matters of Non-senior Grade institutions in Tanjavur, Villupuram, regions
and Vellore Assistant Commissioner division

matters of Non-senior Grade institutions in Chennai, Coimbatore, Salem
regions.

matters of Non-senior Grade institutions in Trichy, Mayiladuthurai regions
and Kanchipuram and Tiruvallore Assistant Commissioner division
H4 Lease of rights of all Miscellaneous items of non-senior grade temples in

the state
I Section :–
Sub: Village temple poosari pension, Othuvar, Arayar, Archagar, Vedaparayanar,

Adyapagam, Musician Pension, Representations of Temple Staff Associations,
Temple Staff Gratuity and Special provident fund, Balalayam, Appraisement of
jewels, permission for shifting and installation of idols, Poosari Welfare Board
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Sections Subject
I1 Village temple poosari pension, Othuvar, Arayar, Archagar,

Vedaparayanar, Adyapagam, Musician Pension, Representations of
Temple Staff Associations, Temple Staff Gratuity and Special provident
fund
I2 Balalayam, Appraisement of jewels, permission for shifting and

installation of idols
I3 Poosari Welfare Board.
K Section :–
Sub: Miscellaneous subjects, Meetings, Part II schemes, Thrukkoil Magazine,

Stationary
Section Officers : Joint Commissioner (Education),

Sections Subject
K1 Free Marriages, Elephant camps
K2 Part II Schemes, Subordinate Offices rent, maintenance of canteen

permission for travel outside jurisdiction, Department seal, E-
Governance, Website, dress for drivers, office assistants
K3 All works relating to Thirukkoil Magazine
K4 Permission for Film Shooting, meetings, Stationary

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L Section :–
Sub:
Section Officers : Additional Commissioner (Enquiry)
Sections Subject
L1 Service matters Transfer and postings Follow up action on Disciplinary

proceedings, Probation declaration, Pay fixation, Preparation of
seniority list relating to establishment of Grade I Executive Officers,
Grouping and regrouping of temples, Creation of new posts.
L2 Service matters, Transfer and postings, Pay fixation, Follow up action

on Disciplinary proceedings, preparation of panel for promotion,
Sanction of Selection Grade and Special Grade relating to
establishment of Grade II Executive Officers

establishment of Grade III Executive Officers

establishment of Grade IV Executive Officers, Sending estimate of
vacancy to T.N.P.S.C. for appointment of Executive Officers and
miscellaneous work.
L5 Establishment and service matters, Transfer and postings, Incremant

sanction, Leave Sanction, Pay fixation of Engineering wing Staff and
work relating to Sthapathy appointment, Appointment of Executive
Officers under section 45(1) of the Act, work relating to Section 114
petitions filed before the Government, Approval of Security of Grade I
to Grade IV Executive Officers.
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M Section :–
Sub: Temple Lands
Section Officers : Special Officer / DRO I & II,

Additional Commissioners
Sections Subject
M1 Works relating to Sale / exchange / lease of lands belonging to religious

institutions under section 34, Removal of encroachments under Sections
78 and 79, safeguarding of immovable properties belonging to religious
institutions, fixation of fair rent, Suit compromise proceedings under
Section 43, Revenue court cases, Demand Collection Balance review, 1-
15 registers approval, regularization of temple lands, Collection of village
A-register / Revenue records and land survey particulars in respect of
Madurai, Theni, Virudhunagar, Sivagangai Districts
M2 Works relating to Sale / exchange / lease of lands belonging to religious

Section 43, Revenue court cases, Demand Collection Balance review, 1-
15 registers approval, regularization of temple lands, Collection of village
A-register / Revenue records and land survey particulars in respect of
Coimbatore, Erode, Nilagiri, Dindugal Districts
M3 Works relating to Sale / Exchange / Lease of lands belonging to religious

institutions under section 34, Removal of encroachments under sections
section 43, Revenue court cases, Demand Collection Balance review, 1-
15 registers approval, regularization of temple lands, Collection of
Village A-register / Revenue records and land survey particulars
Issue of circulars and general instructions relating to miscellaneous

subjects, fair rent, encroachment, goshalas, parivattam sales and landed
properties
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N Section :–
Sub: Legal
Section Officers : Assistant Commissioner (Legal Cell),

Joint Commissioner (Legal),
Sections Subject
N1 Work relating to filing Written Statements / Counter Affidavits in Cases

in which department has been impleaded as party, Filing Appeals,
Replying to Advocate notices issued under section 80 CPC, Law Officer
Bill Sanction in respect of Villupuram (except Tiruvannamalai Assistant
Commissioner Division), Trichy Regions

Bill Sanction in respect of Mayiladuthurai region and general matters,
issue of circulars relating to general matters

Bill Sanction in respect of Tirunelveli region
N1 Section :–
Sub: Legal
Section Officers : Assistant Commissioner (Legal Cell),

Joint Commissioner (Legal)
Sections Subject
N4 Work relating to filing Written Statements / Counter Affidavits in Cases in

Sanction in respect of Salem region

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Sanction in respect of Madurai and Sivaganga regions

Sanction in respect of Coimbatore region
P Section :–
Sub: Departmental Pension Scheme and E.P.F Scheme for Temple staff

Joint Commissioner (Thiruppani)
1 Superintendent, 1 Assistant
Sections Subject
P Work relating to the above subject, Maintaining muster rolls, monthly

release of pension to the retired temple employees, Maintaining Fixed
deposits of the Corpus fund.
R Section :–
Sub: Temple Lands

Additional Commissioners
Sections Subject
R1 Works relating to Sale / exchange / lease of lands belonging to religious

Section 43, Revenue court cases, Demand Collection Balance review,
1-15 registers approval, regularization of temple lands, Collection of
village A-register / Revenue records and land survey particulars in
respect of Tanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam Districts
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respect of Chennai, Tiruvallore Districts

respect of Trichy, Karur, Perambalur, Pudukottai Districts
S1 Section :–
Sub: Math Administration
Section Officers : Regional Audit Officer (Math),

Additional Commissioner (Enquiry)
1 Superintendent, 1 Assistant, 1 Audit Inspector, 1 Inspector
Sections Subject
S1.1 Action on Inspection reports, Budget Sanction, Approval of Dhittam

Register, Ratification of excess expenditure in respect of the Maths in
Chennai, Chengelpet, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Cuddalore, Trichy,
Pudukottai, Nagapattinam, Tanjavur, Dharmapuram, Mayilam
S1.2 Audit and inspection and review of above Maths
S1.3 Administrative report, Budget Sanction, Complaints, Prepation of tour

programme for the above maths
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S2 Section :–
Sub: Math Administration
Section Officers : Regional Audit Officer (Math),

1 Superintendent, 1 Assistant, 1 Audit Inspector, 1 Inspector
Sections Subject
S2.1 Action on Inspection reports, Budget Sanction, Approval of Dhittam

Register, Ratification of excess expenditure in respect of the Maths in
Madurai, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Tiruchendur, Sivaganga,
Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Nilagiri, Kanyakumari
S2.2 Audit and inspection and review of above Maths
S2.3 Administrative report, Budget Sanction, Complaints, Prepation of tour

programme for the above maths
T Section :–
Sub: Follow up action Audit reports of Senior Grade Temples
Section Officers : Joint Commissioner ( Head quarters),

Joint Commissioner (Education),
Sections Subject
T1 Action on Audit Reports under section 90(2) of the Act, Chief Minister
Cell references relating to Tanjavur, Tirunelveli, Madurai,
Mayiladuthurai, Sivaganga regions
T2 Action on Audit Reports under section 90(2) of the Act, Chief Minister
Cell references relating to Coimbatore, salem, Trichy, Vellore, Chennai,
Villupuram regions
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U Section :–
Sub: Senior Grade Temples Administration - Administration, Establishment and

service matters, Budget Sanction, Permission for Hundial opening, Sanction of
Tender and quotation
Section Officers : Additional Commissioner (General)
Sections Subject
U1 Work relating to the above subject in respect of Arulmighu Arulmighu

Suseendram temples, Arulmighu Vadapaniandavar temple, Tiruvotriyur
Arulmighu Thiagarajaswamy temple, Irukkankudi Arulmighu
Mariyamman temple
U2 Work relating to the above subject in respect of Arulmighu Tiruttani

Arulmighu Subramainaswamy temple, Tiruverkadu Arulmighu Devi
Karumariamman temple, Tiruvotriyur Thiagarajaswamy temple,
Triplicane Arulmighu Parthasarathyswamy temple, Mylapore Arulmighu
Kapaleeswarar temple, Tiruchengode Arulmighu Arthanareeswarar
Temple, Salem Arulmighu Sugavaneswarar temple
U3 Work relating to the above subject in respect of Arulmighu of

Samayapuram Arulmighu Mariamman temple, Srirangam Arulmighu
Ranganathaswamy temple, Kanchipuram Arulmighu Devarajaswamy
temple, Mangadu Arulmighu KKamashi amman temple and
Administration of Schools cooleges and Karunai Illams run by temples
U4 Lease of rights of miscellaneous items of all senior grade temples
V Section :–
Sub: Temple Lands

Additional Commissioner (Enquiry)
Sections Subject
V1 Works relating to Sale / exchange / lease of lands belonging to religious

institutions under section 34, Removal of encroachments under
Sections 78 and 79, safeguarding of immovable properties belonging to
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religious institutions, fixation of fair rent, Suit compromise proceedings

under Section 43, Revenue court cases, Demand Collection Balance
review, 1-15 registers approval, regularization of temple lands,
Collection of village A-register / Revenue records and land survey
particulars in respect of Salem, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri Districts

particulars in respect of Vellore, Kanchipuram, Tiruvanamalai,
Villupuram Districts

particulars in respect Tirunelveli, Kanyakumari, Thoothukudi,
Ramanathapuram Districts
W Section :–
Sub: Bills
Section Officers : Assistant Accounts Officer,

1 Superintendent, 3 Assistants, 1 Inspector
Sections Subject
W1 Loans and Advances, Medical reimbursement, Approval tour

programs and dairy review of regional Joint Commissioners
W2 Pay and arrear bills of Permanent establishment at Head Office
W3 Pay and arrear bills of Temporary establishment at Head Office and

Sanction of over one year arrear bills
W4 Maintaining Cash book, Subsidy cash book, Miscellaneous receipts

register, Permanent Advance register, Cheque Register, Undisbursed
Pay Register, Work relating to Pocket Allowance of drivers, transport
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expenses of staff, Contract payment Bills, Reinvestment of Security

Deposits of Staff and maintaining connected registers, Fixing financial
liabilities to Department staff based on reports from subordinate
officers.
Y Section :–
Sub: Thiruppani (Renovation)
Section Officers : Superintending Engineeer,

Additional Commissioner (Thiruppani)
1 Superintendent, 7 Assistants, 2 Inspectors
Sections Subject
Y1 Estimate sanction, tender approval, for renovation and civil works in

temples
Y2 Works with financial assistance from Tourism Department (basic

amenities, and developmental work)
Y3 Renovation of ancient temples with financial assistance from Central

Government Finance Commission
Y4 Renovation of temple tanks and rain water harvesting schemes with

financial assistance from local bodies
Y5 Renovation of Temple cars
Y6 Diversion of surplus funds from financially affluent temples for

renovation works
Y7 Approval of Thruppani Committee (Renovation Committee)
Y8 Approval of Sthapathy
Y9 Approval of Panel Engineers

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Z Section :–
Sub: Senior Grade Temples Administration - Administration, Establishment and

service matters, Budget Sanction, Permission for Hundial opening, Sanction of
Tender and quotation
Section Officers : Additional Commissioner (Enquiry),

Additional Commissioner (General),
Sections Subject
Z1 Work relating to the above subject in respect of Arulmighu

Arunachaleswarar temple, Tiruvannamalai, Arulmighu Kallalagar
temple, alagarkoil, Arulmighu Solaimalai Muruagan temple, Solaimalai
mandapam, ArulmighuSwaminathaswamy temple, Swamimalai,
Arulmighu Sankaranarayanaswamy temple, Sankarankoil, Arulmighu
Bannari Mariamman temple, Bannari, Arulmighu Subramniaswamy
temple, Tirupparankunram, Arulmighu Palace Devastanam, Tanjavur,
Arulmighu Venkatachapathy temple, Oppiliappankoil, Arulmighu
Angalaparameswari temple, Melmalayanur, Arulmighu Sabhanayagar
emple, Chidambaram

Subramaniaswamy temple, Tiruchendur, Arulmighu Meenakshi
Sundareswar temple, Madurai, Arulmighu Subramaniaswamy temple,
Marudhamalai, Arulmighu Lakshmi Narasimhaswamy temple,
Sholingur, Arulmighu Vanabhadrakaliamman temple, Thekkampatti,
Arulmighu Vazhaithottathu Ayyan temple, Ayyampalayam, Arulmighu
Thrumalai Kumaraswamy temple, Panpozhi, Arulmighu Koodalazhagar
temple, Madurai

Dhandayuthapaniswamy temple, Palani, Arulmighu Ramanathswamy
temple, Rameswaram, Arulmighu Thayumanavaswamy temple,
Malaikottai, Arulmighu Adaikkalam katha ayyanar temple, Madappuram
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Chapter 3
Address and Phone numbers of the Head Office, Regional Joint
Commissioner’s Offices and Assistant Commissioners Offices
Sl.No Office Address Phone No.
1. Office of the Commissioner, 044-28334811,

H.R.&.C.E. Department, 12,13, 14
119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai,
Chennai – 600 034.
2. Office of the Joint Commissioner, 044-28334820

H.R.&.C.E. Department,
119, Utthamar Gandhi Salai,
Chennai – 600 034.

Vellore – 632 009

Salem – 636 001

Coimbatore – 641 018

Madurai – 625 001.

Sivaganga – 630 501

Tirunelveli – 627 018

Trichy – 620 006

Tanjavur – 613001
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Mayiladuthurai - 609001

Villupuram - 605602
13. Office of the Assistant Commissioner, 044-28334818

119, Utthamar Gandhi Salai,
Chennai – 600 034

Kanchipuram – 631501

Trivallore – 602001

Vellore – 632009

Salem –

Dharmapuri – 636701

H.R.&.C.E. Department, Namakkal

Erode – 638009

Coimbatore –

Tiruppur –

Madurai – 625020
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Dindugal –

Virudhunagar – 626001

Paramakudi – 04564-224959

Tirunelveli – 627002

Thoothukudi – 628003

Nagerkoil – 629002

Pudukottai – 602001

H.R.&.C.E. Department, Karur

Ariyalur – 621709

Trichy – 622002

Tanjavur – 613009

Tiruvarur – 610001

Nagapattinam – 611001
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Kumbakonam– 612 001.

Cuddalore – 607001

Villupuram – 605602

Tiruvannamalai – 606601
Address and phone numbers of temples having Executive Officers

in the cadre of Joint Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and Assistant
Commissioner.
JOINT COMMISSIONER / EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Sl.N Temple Address Phone No.

o Arulmighu
1. Subramaniaswamy Temple, Tiruttani, 044-27885303

Trivallore Dist. Pin:631 209
2. Devi Karumariamman Temple, 044-26800430

Tiruverkadu,Trivallore Dist. 044-26800487
Pin : 628 215
3. Dhandayuthapaniswamy Temple, 04545-242236

Palani, Dindugal Dist. Pin: 624 601
4. Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 0452-2344360

Madurai, Pin: 625 001
5. Ramanathaswamy Temple, 04573-221223

Rameswaram, Ramanathapuram Dist.,
Pin: 623 526
6. Subramaniaswamy Temple, 04639-242221

Tiruchendur,
Thoothukudi Dist,
Pin:628 215
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7. Kanniyakumari District Temples, 04652-241270

Suchindram, Kanyakumari Dist.,
Pin: 629 704
8. Ranganathswamy Temple, Srirangam, 0431-2432246

Trichy Dist., Pin 620 006
9. Mariamman Temple, Samayapuram, 0431-2670460

Trichy Dist.,
Pin: 621 112
10. Arunachaleswarar Temple, 04175-252438

Tiruvannamalai,
Tiruvannamalai Dist., Pin: 606 601 04175-254425
11. Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore, 044-24641670

Chennai – 600 004
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER
12. VadaPalani Aandavar Temple, 044-24836903,24802330

Vadapalani,
Chennai – 600 024
13. Parthasarathyswamy Temple, 044-28442462

Triplicane,
Chennai – 600 005
14. Kamatchi Amman & Vaikunda 044-26790053

Perumal Temple,
Mangadu, Chennai-602101
15. Bannari Mariamman Temple, 04295-243289

Bannari,
Sathyamangalam Taluk,
Erode Dist.638401
16. Subramaniya Swamy Temple, 0422-2422490

Marudhamalai,
Coimbatore Dist.641046
17. Swamynatha Swamy Temple, 0435-2454421, 2454358

Swamymalai, Kumabakonam
Taluk, Tanjavur Dist.612302
18. Subramaniya Swamy Temple, 0452-2482248

Thiruparankundram,
Madurai Dist.625001
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19. Kallalagar Temple, 0452-2470228

Alagar Kovil, Melur Taluk,
Madurai Dist.625301
20. Sankara Narayana Swamy 04636-222265

Temple,
Sankaran Kovil,
Tirunelveli Dist.627756
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER/EXECUTIVE OFFICER
21. Sangameswarar Temple, 04256 - 230192

Bavani Town and Taluk,
Erode Dist.-621112
22. Angalamman Temple, 04145-234229

Melmalayanur, Chenji Taluk,
Villupuram Dist.604204
23. Thayumanavar Swamy Temple, 0431-2704621

Malaikottai,
Trichy Dist.620002
24. Sugavaneswarar Temple, 0427-2450954

Salem Town and Dist.629704
25. Vanabadrakali Amman Temple, 04254-222286

Thekkampatti,
Mettupalayam Taluk,
Coimbatore District.-641 305
26. Abathsagayeeswarar Temple, 04374-269407

Alangudi, Tiruvarur Dist
27. Venkatachalapathy Temple, 0435-2463385

Oppiliappan Kovil,
Tanjavur Dist.612204
28. Jambukeswarar Temple, 0431-2230257

Tiruvanaikaval,
Trichy Dist.
29. Masaniamman Temple, 04253-282337

Anaimalai,
Pollachi Taluk,
Coimbatore Dist.
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30. Kalyana Venkataramanaswamy 04324-257531

Temple,
Tanthonrimalai,Karur Dist.
31. Thirumalai Kumaraswamy 04633-237122

Temple,
Panpoli,
Tirunelveli Dist.627807
32. Vekkaliamman Temple, 0431-2761869

Uraiyur, Trichy Dist.
33. Mariamman Temple, 04562-259614

Irukkangudi, Sattur Taluk,
Virudhunagar Dist6262202
34. Koodal Alagar Temple, 0452-2338542

Madurai Town and Dist-625001.
35. Adaikalam Katha Ayyanar 04574-265305

Bathirakaliamman
Temple,
Madapuram, 630611
36. Naganathaswamy Temple, 0435-2463354

Tirunageswaram, Kumbakonam
Taluk, Tanjavur Dist.
37. Patteeswaraswamy Temple, 0422-2607991

Perur, Coimbatore Dist.
38. Vaazhai Thottathu Ayyan 0421-2322250, 2322000

Temple,
Ayyampalayam, Coimbatore
Dist.
39. Lakshmi Narasimma Swamy 04172-262225

Temple,
Sholingur, Wallajah Taluk,
Vellore Dist.-631102
40. Thyagaraja Swamy Temple, 044-25733703

Tiruvottiyur, Chennai - 600019
41. Devarajaswami Temple, 044-27269773

Kanchipuram Town
and Dist.-631503
42. Aranmanai Devasthanam 04362-223384

Temple,
Thanjavur Dist.613001
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43. Kutralanathaswamy Temple, 04633-210138

Kutralam, Tirunelveli Dist.
44. Vinayagar Temple, 0422-2672000

Eachanari, Coimbatore Dist.
45. Subramaniaswamy Temple, 04257-220680, 220630

Sivan Malai, Erode Dist.
46. Lakshminarasimhaswamy 04286-233999

Temple,
Namakkal town and Dist
47. Arthanareeswarar Temple, 04288-255925, 2253241

Tiruchengode, Namakkal
District 637211
Public information Officers and Appellate Authorities Nominated under

RTI Act
3.1 AT HEAD OFFICE :
Public information Officer Appellate Authority
Joint Commissioner (Head Quarters) Additional Commissioner (General)
3.2 JOINT COMMISSINER’S OFFICES:
Manager Joint Commissioner
3.3 ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER’S OFFICES :
Head Clerk Assistant Commissioner

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3.4 AUDIT WING :
Public information Officer Appellate

Authority
Regional Audit Officer at Chief Audit Officer’s Chief Audit Officer

Office
3.5 Joint Commissioner/Executive Officer Grade Temples
Manager/Superintendent of the temple Joint Commissioner /

Executive Officer of the temple
3.6 Deputy Commissioner/Executive Officer Grade Temples

Authority
Deputy Commissioner/Executive Officer of Joint Commissioner

the temple of the region
3.7 Assistant Commissioner/Executive Officer Grade Temples

Authority
Assistant Commissioner/Executive Officer of Joint Commissioner

the temple of the region
3.8 Temples having Grade I to Grade IV Executive Officers
Public information Appellate Authority

Officer
Manager of the Office of Joint Commissioner of the region

the Joint Commissioner of
the respective region
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Particulars of Organisation, Functions and Duties
Chapter – 4
Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manual and Records, for Discharging

Functions
Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959 (Tamil
Nadu Act XXII, 1959) and Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable
Endowments Rules
Tamil Nadu State and Subordinate Service Rules (General Rules)
Tamil Nadu Basic Service Rules
Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service Rules
Tamil Nadu Government Servant Conduct Rules, 1973
Fundamental Rules & Tamil Nadu Leave Rules
Tamil Nadu Traveling Allowance Rules
Tamil Nadu Pension Rules
Tamil Nadu Civil Service (D. & A.) Rules, 1955
Tamil Nadu Government Office Manual (D.O.M.)
Budget Manual
Tamil Nadu Treasury Code
Tamil Nadu Financial Code
Chapter – 5
Statement of the categories of documents that are held by or under the

control of the department
1. Cash Book
2. Register of Cheques
3. Dispatch Register
4. Local Delivery Book
5. Un-disbursed Pay Register
6. Record Issue Register
7. Call Book (Tamil)
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8. Pay Bill
9. Attendance Register
10. Permanent Advance Disbursement Register
11. Register of LPCs
12. Stationery Stock Register
12. Fair Copy Register
13. Distribution Register
14. Daily Stamp Account Register
15. Periodical Register
16. Register of Receipt and Disposal of files
17. Log Book
18. Periodical Increment Register
19. Personal Register
20. Loan Recovery Register
Chapter – 6
Particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or
representation by the members of the public in relation to the formulation
of its policy or implementation thereof under Section 4(1)(b)(vii) of Right
to Information Act, 2005
The suggestions and views on policy matters and programmes received from the
public are given due weightage by this department in formulating policies and
programmes. The recommendations/observations made by the Public Accounts
Committee/ Assurance Committee / Petitions Committee, etc. of the Legislative
Assembly are also acted upon by this Department.
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Chapter –7
Procedures followed in Decision Making Process
7.1 Establishment matters
Before issuing final orders on the Government officers and servants of this department
on any matters the following rules have been perused and issued orders by means of
proceedings mentioning the relevant sections or rules of the following Rules.
1. F.R. & Tamil Nadu Leave Rules

2. T.N. Government servant conduct Rules, 1973
3. T.N. Civil service (D&A) Rules 1955
7.2 Financial matters
Before issuing orders on financial matters, the following rules have been followed.
1. Budget manual
2. T.N. Treasury code
3. T.N. Financial code
7.3 Administrative matters
Administrative and quasi judicial orders are issued as per the provisions of the Tamil
Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959 (Tamil Nadu Act XXII,
1959) and Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Rules.
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Chapter – 8
Directory of Officers (As on 30.08.2017)
8.1 Head Office:
S. Name Designation Phone Nos

No. Thiru / Tmt. / Selvi
1. Tmt. R. Jaya, IAS Commissioner Off : (044)

28334811,12,13
Direct : (044)28334815
2. N. Thirumagal, Additional Commissioner (044)28334811, 12, 13

B.Sc., M.L. (General) Direct : (044)28334821
3. R. Sudarshan, B.Sc.,B.L. Additional Commissioner (044)28334811, 12, 13

(Enquiries) Direct : (044)28334817
(Additional Charge)
4. M.Kavitha, B.L. Additional Commissioner (044)28334811, 12, 13

(Thirupani) Direct : (044)28334823
5. S. Haripriya, Joint Commissioner (044)28334811, 12, 13

B.L., PGDLA (Head Quarters)
6. R. Sudarshan, B.Sc.,B.L. Joint Commissioner (044)28334811, 12, 13

(Educational Institutions)
7. C. Rajendran Special Officer I (044)28334811, 12, 13

(Temple Lands)
8. S. Nirmala Special Officer II (044)28334811, 12, 13

(Temple Lands)
9. P.R. Ashok, M.A.,B.L., Joint Commissioner (044)28334811, 12, 13

(Legal)
10. M. Anbumani, M.A., B.L. Joint Commissioner/ (044)28334811, 12, 13

Verification Officer
(Head Quarters)
11. T. Karthikeyani Superintending Engineer (044)28334811, 12, 13
12. T.R.K. Suryaprakash Executive Engineer (044)28334811, 12, 13
13. P. Usharani, B.Sc., Chief Audit Officer (044)28334811, 12, 13
14. V. Sankar, B.Com. Senior Accounts Officer (044)28334811, 12, 13
15. G. Govindarajammal Assistant Accounts Officer (044)28334811, 12, 13

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16. Thiru. Maruthappillai PRO / DD (044)28334811, 12, 13
17. N. Visagamoorthy, M.L. Assistant Commissioner / (044)28334811, 12, 13

Administrative Officer,
Village Temple Poosari
Welfare Board
18. N. Visagamoorthy, M.L. Assistant Commissioner (044)28334811, 12, 13

(Legal Cell)
(Additional Charge)
8.2 Regional Joint Commissioners:

No. Thiru / Tmt.
1. C. Lakshmanan, Joint Commissioner 044-28334820

M.A., B.L. H.R.&.C.E. Department,
119, Uthamar Gandhi Salai,
Chennai – 600 034.
2. K.P. Ashok Kumar, Joint Commissioner, 0416-2254868

M.A., B.L., H.R.&.C.E. Department,
Vellore.
3. T. Varadarajan Joint Commissioner, 0427-2253500

Salem.
4. K. Rajamanickam, Joint Commissioner, 0422-2244335

M.Com., B.L., H.R.&.C.E. Department,
Coimbatore.
5. R. Pachaiappan, Joint Commissioner, 0452-2346445

M.A.,B.L., H.R.&.C.E. Department,
Madurai.
6. R. Senthilvelavan, Joint Commissioner, 04575-240663

B.Sc., B.L., H.R.&.C.E. Department,
Sivagangai.
7. A.T. Paranjothi, Joint Commissioner, 0462-2572783

B.Sc., B.L. H.R.&.C.E. Department,
Tirunelveli.
8. Tmt. C. Kalyani, M. L., Joint Commissioner, 0431-2591778

Trichy.
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9. G.Thennarasu, Joint Commissioner, 04362-238114

M.A., B.L. H.R.&.C.E. Department,
Tanjavur.
10. T. Gajendran, Joint Commissioner, 04364-259298

Mayiladuthurai.
11. R. Gnanasekar, Joint Commissioner, 04146-225262

Villupuram.
8.3 Assistant Commissioners:

No. Thiru / Tmt./Selvi
1. P. Vijaya, Assistant Commissioner 044-28334818

M.Com.,M.L. H.R.&.C.E. Department,
119, Mahatma Gandhi Road,
Chennai – 600 034.
2. K. Ramani, B.L. Assistant Commissioner, 044-27237848

Kanchipuram – 631501.
3. A. Jancirani Assistant Commissioner, 044-27661738

Thiruvallore.
4. S. Subramaniam, Assistant Commissioner, 0416-2258318

Vellore.
5. V. Sabarmathy, B.L., Assistant Commissioner, 0427-2252599

Salem.
6. C. Nithya, M.A., M.L., Assistant Commissioner, 04342-266881

Dharmapuri .
7. S. Krishnan, B.Sc., B.L. Assistant Commissioner, 04286-227781

Namakkal.
8. P. Murugaiah, M.A.,B.L., Assistant Commissioner, 0424-2255789

Erode.
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9. V. Anand, B.Sc., B.L. Assistant Commissioner, 0422-2244774

H.R.&.C.E. Department, 0422-2240488
Coimbatore.
10. S.V. Harshini, Assistant Commissioner, 0421-2231000

Tiruppur.
11. A. Ilayaraja, M.A., B.L., Assistant Commissioner, 0452-2350034

Madurai.
12. T. Sivalingam, B.L., Assistant Commissioner, 0451-2421271

Dindugal.
13. R. Hariharan, M.A., B.L., Assistant Commissioner, 04562-242607

Virudhunagar .
14. M. Ramasamy, Assistant Commissioner, 04564-229379

B.A., B.L., H.R.&.C.E. Department,
Paramakudi. 04564-224959
15. R. Sathaiya, Assistant Commissioner, 0462-2561138

B.A., M.L., H.R.&.C.E. Department,
Tirunelveli.
16. M. Annakodi, B.L., Assistant Commissioner, 0461-2361353

Thoothukudi .
17. R.S. Venkatesh, Assistant Commissioner, 04652-227774

B.A., B.L., H.R.&.C.E. Department,
Nagerkoil .
18. M. Ramesh, M.L., Assistant Commissioner 04322-221758

Pudukottai .
19. M. Sooryanarayanan, Assistant Commissioner, 04324-233966

M.Sc., B.L., H.R.&.C.E. Department,
Karur.
20. R. Senthilkumar, B.L., Assistant Commissioner, 04329-228649

Ariyalur.
21. Tmt. J. Mullai, B.A., B.L., Assistant Commissioner 0431-2703844

Trichy .
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22. Tmt. T. Umadevi, B.L., Assistant Commissioner, 04362-238048

Tanjavur.
23. S. Sivaramkumar, Assistant Commissioner, 04366-244570

B.Sc., B.L. H.R.&.C.E. Department,
Tiruvarur.
24. S.S. Balasubramanian Assistant Commissioner, 04365-242342

B.A., B.G.L., H.R.&.C.E. Department,
Nagapattinam .
25. S. Gnanasekaran, Assistant Commissioner, 0435-2430564

B.Com., B.L., H.R.&.C.E. Department,
Kumbakonam.
26. C. Jothi, B.A., B.L. Assistant Commissioner, 04142-231309

Cuddalore .
27. A.R. Prakash, Assistant Commissioner, 04146-229075

Villupuram.
(Addl. Charge)
28. S. Mohanasundaram, Assistant Commissioner, 04175-224915

B.Com., B.L., H.R.&.C.E. Department,
Tiruvannamalai .
8.4 Joint Commissioner / Executive Officers:

No. Thiru / Tmt.
1. S. Sivaji, M.A., B.L. Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer 044-27885243

Arulmighu Subramaniaswamy Temple, 044-27885303
Tiruttani, Trivallore Dist. Pin:631 209
2. Dr. N. Dhanapal, Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer 044-26800430

M.Sc., B.L.I.S, B.L., Arulmighu Devi Karumariamman 044-26800487
D.Litt., Ph.D. Temple, Tiruverkadu, Thiruvallore Dist.
3. S.Selvaraj, Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer 04545-242236

B.A., B.L. Arulmighu Dhandayuthapaniswamy
Temple, Palani, Dindugal Dist.
Pin:624601
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4. N. Natarajan, Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer 0452-2344360

B.Sc., B.L. Arulmighu Meenakshi Sundareswarar
Temple, Madurai, Pin: 625 001
5. G. Mangaiyarkarasi Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer 04573-221223

B.Sc., B.L. (Additional Charge)
Arulmighu Ramanathaswamy Temple,
Rameswaram, Ramanathapuram Dist.,
Pin: 623 526
6. A.T. Paranjothi, Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer 04639-242221

M.Com., B.L. (Additional Charge)
Arulmighu Subramaniaswamy Temple,
Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi Dist,
Pin:628 215
7. B. Bharathi, Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer 04652-241270

B.A., B.L. Incorporated and unincorporated
Devasthanams, Suchindram,
Kanyakumari Dist., Pin: 629 704
8. P. Jayaraman, Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer 0431-2432246

B.Sc., B.L. Arulmighu Ranganathswamy Temple,
Srirangam, Trichy Dist., Pin 620 006
9. C. Kumaradurai, Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer 0431-2670460

B.Sc., B.L. Arulmighu Mariamman Temple,
Samayapuram, Trichy Dist.,
Pin: 621 112
10. R. Jegannathan, Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer 04175-252438

M.Com., B.L. Arulmighu Arunachaleswarar Temple,
Tiruvannamalai, Tiruvannamalai Dist., 04175-254425
Pin: 606 601
11. D. Kaveri, B.L. Joint Commissioner / Executive Officer 044-24641670

Arulmighu Kapaleeswarar Temple,
Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004
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8.5 Deputy Commissioner / Executive Officers:

No. Thiru / Tmt.
1. R. Vanmathi, B.L., Deputy Commissioner/Executive Officer 044-26790053

Arulmighu Kamatchi Amman &
Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Mangadu,
Chennai.
2. Selvi. Deputy Commissioner/Executive Officer 044-28442462

M. Jothi Lakshmi, (Addl. Charge)
M.A., B.L., Arulmighu Parthasarathyswamy
Temple, Triplicane, Chennai – 600 005
3. S.Sivakumar, Deputy Commissioner/Executive Officer 044-24836903

B.A., B.L., (Addl. Charge)
Arulmighu Vadapalani Aandavar 044-24802330
Temple, Vadapalani, Chennai–600 024
4. N. Palanikumar, Deputy Commissioner/Executive Officer 04295-243289

B.Sc., B.L., Arulmighu Bannari Mariamman Temple,
Bannari, Sathyamangalam Taluk,
Erode Dist.
5. M. Karthick Deputy Commissioner/Executive Officer 0422-2422490

(Addl. Charge)
Arulmighu Subramaniya Swamy
Temple, Marudhamalai,
Coimbatore Dist.
6. S. Mariappan, Deputy Commissioner/Executive Officer 0435-2454421,

B.Sc., B.L., (Addl. Charge) 2454358
Arulmighu Swamynatha Swamy
Temple, Swamymalai, Kumbakonam
Taluk, Tanjavur Dist.
7. P. Kavitha Deputy Commissioner/Executive Officer 0452-2482248

Priyadharshini Arulmighu Subramaniya Swamy
Temple, Thiruparankundram, Madurai
Dist.
8. S. Marimuthu, Deputy Commissioner/Executive Officer 0452-2470228

B.A., B.L., Arulmighu Kallalagar Temple, Alagar
Kovil, Melur Taluk, Madurai Dist.
9. K. Chellathurai Deputy Commissioner/Executive Officer 04636-222265

Arulmighu Sankara Narayana Swamy
Temple, Sankaran Kovil,
Tirunelveli Dist.
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8.6 Assistant Commissioner / Executive Officers:

No. Thiru / Tmt./Selvi
1. Ramanikandhan, Assistant Commissioner/ 04256-230192

EO Gr-I Executive Officer,
(Addl. Charge)
Arulmighu Sangameswarar Temple,
Bavani Town and Taluk, Erode Dist.
2. A.R. Prakash, Assistant Commissioner/ 04145-234229

B.Sc., B.L., Executive Officer,
Arulmighu Angalamman Temple,
Melmalayanur,
Chenji Taluk, Villupuram Dist.
3. N. Suresh, Assistant Commissioner / 0431-2704621

M.A., B.L., Executive Officer
Arulmighu Thayumanavar Swamy
Temple, Malaikottai, Trichy Dist.
4. Sabaramthi, Assistant Commissioner / 0427-2450954

B.A., B.L., Executive Officer
(Additional Charge)
Arulmighu Sugavaneswarar Temple,
Salem Town and Dist.
5. K. Ramu, Assistant Commissioner / 04254-

B.A., B.L., Executive Officer 222286
Arulmighu Vanabadrakali Amman
Temple, Thekkampatti, Mettupalayam
Taluk, Coimbatore District.
6. Tmt. B. Kalaiselvi Assistant Commissioner / 04374-269407

Executive Officer
Arulmighu Apathsagayeeswarar Temple,
Alangudi, Tiruvarur Dist
7. C. Mariappan, Assistant Commissioner / 0435-2463385

B.Sc., M.L. Executive Officer
Arulmighu Venkatachalapathy Temple,
Oppiliappan Kovil,
Tanjavur Dist.
8. Tmt. G. Jayapriya, Assistant Commissioner / 0431-2230257

M.L., Executive Officer
Arulmighu Jambukeswarar Temple,
Tiruvanaikaval,
Trichy Dist.
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9. M. Karthik, Assistant Commissioner / 04253-282337

B.Sc., B.L., Executive Officer
Arulmighu Masaniamman Temple,
Anaimalai, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore
Dist.
10. M. Soorya Assistant Commissioner / 04324-257531

narayanan, M.Sc., Executive Officer
B.L., (Addl. Charge)
Arulmighu Kalyana
Venkataramanaswamy Temple,
Tanthonrimalai, Karur Dist.
11. S. Selvakumari, Assistant Commissioner / 04633-237122

B.A., Executive Officer
Arulmighu Thirumalai kumaraswamy
Temple, Panpoli, Tirunelveli Dist.
12. G. Jayapriya, Assistant Commissioner / 0431-2761869

B.A.,B.L., Executive Officer
(Additional Charge)
Arulmighu Vekkaliamman Temple,
Uraiyur, Trichy Dist.
13. P.Vilvamoorthy, Assistant Commissioner / 04562-259614

B.A., B.L., Executive Officer
Arulmighu Mariamman Temple,
Irukkangudi, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar
Dist
14. T. Anitha, Assistant Commissioner / 0452-2338542

B.A.,B.L. Executive Officer
Arulmighu Koodal Alagar Temple,
Madurai Town and Dist.
15. R. Ilayaraja, Assistant Commissioner / 04574-265305

M.A., B.L., Executive Officer
(Addl. Charge)
Arulmighu Adaikalam Katha Ayyanar
Bathirakaliamman
Temple, Madapuram
16. E. Jeevanandham, Assistant Commissioner / 0435-2463354

M.Sc., B.L., Executive Officer
Arulmighu Naganathaswamy Temple,
Tirunageswaram, Kumbakonam Taluk,
Tanjavur Dist.
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17. N. Saravanan, Assistant Commissioner / 0422-2607991

Executive Officer
Arulmighu Patteeswaraswamy Temple,
Perur, Coimbatore Dist.
18. C. Karunanithi Assistant Commissioner / 0421-

Executive Officer 2322250,
(Addl. Charge) 2322000
Arulmighu Vaazhai Thottathu Ayyan
Temple, Ayyampalayam, Coimbatore
Dist.
19. G. Renukadevi, Assistant Commissioner / 04172-263515

B.L., Executive Officer
Arulmighu Lakshmi Narasimma Swamy
Temple, Sholingur, Arakonam Taluk,
Vellore Dist.
20. S. Sivakumar Assistant Commissioner / 044-25733703

Executive Officer
Arulmighu Thyagaraja Swamy Temple,
Tiruvottiyur, Chennai.
21. M. Vijayan Assistant Commissioner / 044-

Executive Trustee 27269773
Arulmighu Devarajaswami Temple,
Kanchipuram Town and Dist.
22. J.Bharaneedharan Assistant Commissioner / 04362-223384

Manager / Treasurer
Arulmighu Aranmanai Devasthanam
Temple, Thanjavur Dist.
23. S. Ganesan Assistant Commissioner / 04633-283138

EO Gr-I Executive Officer
Arulmighu Kutralanathaswamy Temple,
Kutralam, Tirunelveli Dist.
24. V. Anand, Assistant Commissioner / 0422-2672000

B.Sc., B.L., Executive Officer
(Addl. Charge)
Arulmighu Vinayagar Temple,
Eachanari, Coimbatore Dist.
25. N. Nagaraj Assistant Commissioner / 04257-

(Addl. charge) 220630
Arulmighu Subramaniaswamy Temple,
Sivan Malai,
Erode Dist.
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26. P. Ramesh Assistant Commissioner / 04286-233999

Executive Officer
Arulmighu Lakshminarasimhaswamy
temple, Namakkal Town and Dist.
27. T. Rathinavel Assistant Commissioner / 04288-

Pandiyan Executive Officer 255925,
Arulmighu Arthanareeswarar Temple, 2253241
Tiruchengode, Namakkal District.
28. M. Vijayan Assistant Commissioner / 044 -

Arulmighu Kamashiamman Temple, 27221214
Kanchipuram.
8.7 Jewels Verification Wing :
S. Verification Officer Name with GOLD-CUM-SILVER- JUNIOR

No. Designation GEM SPECIALIST TECHNICAL
Thiru / Tmt./Selvi ASSISTANT
1. M. Anbumani, M.A., B.L., Thiru. V. Rajaraman Vacant

Joint Commissioner /
Verification Officer,
Head Quarters
2. Selvi. M. Jothi Lakshmi, Thiru. S. Radha Vacant

M.A., B.L., Krishnan
Assistant Commissioner /
Verification Officer, Chennai
3. M. Vijayan, Thiru. S.S. Kumar Vacant

Deputy Commissioner /
(Addl. Charge), Vellore
4. P. Ramesh, M.A., B.L., Vacant Thiru. T.

Assistant Commissioner / Ramalingam
Verification Officer, Salem
(Addl. Charge)
5. Tmt.T.Anitha, B.L. Vacant Thiru. S.

Assistant Commissioner / Jeevanandham
(Additional Charge), Madurai
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6. Thiru. N. Suresh, Thiru. N. Dharmarajan Thiru. R.

Assistant Commissioner / Hariharan
(Additional Charge), Trichy
7. R. Ponswaminathan, Thiru. N. Dharmaraj Vacant

(Additional Chage),
Sivagangai
8. Thiru. V. Kumaresan, Vacant Thiru. K.

Assistant Commisisoner / Gurumoorthy
Verification Officer, Thanjavur
9. Thiru. E.Jeevanantham Thiru. T. Rajeshwaran Vacant

(Additional Chage),
Mayiladuthurai
10. Thiru. C. Karunanidhi, A. Chellapandi Vacant

Assistant Commissioner /
Verification Officer, Coimbatore
11. S. Selvakumari, Vacant Thiru. K. Senthil

Deputy Commissioner / Kumar
(Additional Charge), Thirunelveli
Chapter – 9
Monthly remuneration payable to the officials and employees including
the system of compensation as provided in the regulation under section
4(1)(b)(x) of RTI Act, 2005
S.No. Category of posts Scale of Pay + GP Cadre Present

Rs. Strength Strength
1. Commissioner 37400-67000 + 8800 1 1
2. Additional 37400-67000 + 8800 3 3

Commissioner
3. Joint Commissioner 15600-39100 + 7600 26 25

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4. Deputy Commissioner 15600-39100 + 6600 16 7
5. Assistant Commissioner 15600-39100 + 5400 61 53
6. Editor Thirukoil 15600-39100 + 5400 1 1
7. Superintendent/ 9300-34800 + 4800 36 35

Manager
8. Inspector/Head Clerk 9300-34800 + 4800 224 196
9. Assistants 5200-20200 + 2800 259 138
10. Junior Assistants 5200-20200 + 2400 170 145
11. Steno Typist Gr.I 9300-34800 + 4800
12. Steno Typist Gr.II 9300-34800 + 4200 53 26
13. Steno Typist Gr.III 5200-20200 + 2800
14. Typists 5200-20200 + 2400 115 95
15. Gem Specialists 9300-34800 + 4500 11 7
16. Technical Assistant 9300-34800 + 4200 11 5
17. Junior Artist 9300-34800 + 4200 1 1
18. Drivers 5200-20200 + 2400 43 24
19. Record Clerk 4800-10000 + 1400 65 44
20. Office Assistants 4800-10000 + 1300 308 146
21. Gardner 4800-10000 + 1300 1 0
22. Watchman 4800-10000 + 1300 38 13
23. Sweeper 4800-10000 + 1300 2 0
24. Scavenger 4800-10000 + 1300 1 1
25. Executive Officer Gr-I 9300-34800 + 5100 66 60
26. Executive Officer Gr-II 9300-34800 + 4800 112 111
27. Executive Officer 5200-20200 + 2800 250 83

Gr-III
28. Executive Officer 5200-20200 + 2400 154 29

Gr-IV
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29. Assistant Commissioner 15600-39100 + 5400 1 1

(Poosari Welfare Board)
30. Superintendent 9300-34800 + 4800 1 0

31. Assistant (Poosari 5200-20200 + 2800 1 0

Welfare Board)
32. Junior Assistant 5200-20200 + 2400 1 0

33. Typist 5200-20200 + 2400 1 0

34. Office Assistant 4800-10000 + 1300 1 0

35. Chief Audit Officer 15600-39100 + 7600 1 1
36. Deputy Chief Audit 15600-39100 + 6600 2 2

Officer
37. Regional Audit Officer 15600-39100 + 5400 19 14
38. Assistant Audit Officer 9300-34800 + 5100 28 28
39. Audit Superintendent 9300-34800 + 4800 51 51
40. Audit Inspectors 9300-34800 + 4300 190 134
41. Superintendenting 37400-67000 + 8800 1 0

Engineer
42. Divisional Engineers 15600-39100 + 6600 4 4
43. Assistant Divisional 15600-39100 + 5400 12 9

Engineers
44. Assistant Engineers 15600 -39100 + 5400 27 13
45. Assistant Engineers/ 9300 – 34800 + 4 1

Junior Engineers 4600/4400
(Electrical)
46. Senior Draughting 9300 – 34800 + 5100 5 4

Officer
47. Draughting Officer 9300 – 34800 + 4400 6 0
48. Junior Draughting 9300 – 34800 + 4200 12 3

Officer
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49. Special Officer/ Temple 15600 -39100 + 7600 2 1

Lands
50. Special Officer/ Temple 15600 -39100 + 7600 2 1

Lands (UDR)
51. Special Tahsildars 9300-34800 + 5100 4 4

Temple Lands
52. Revenue Inspector 5200-20200 + 2800 4 4
53. Deputy Tahsildar 9300-34800 + 4800 2 2

(Madurai / Coimbatore)
54. Accounts Officer at H.O 15600-39100 + 5400 1 1
55. Assistant Accounts 9300-34800 + 5100 1 1

Officer at H.O
56. Head Constable 5200 – 20200 + 2800 1 1

(Icon Centre - Tiruvarur)
57. Police Constable GR-II 5200 – 20200 + 1800 6 6

(Icon Centre - Tiruvarur)
58. Deputy Director/PRO 15600-39100 + 6600 1 1
59. Special G.P Consolidated 1 1
60. Government Advocate Consolidated 1 1

(City Civil Court)
61. Sthapathy Consolidated 1 1
Chapter -10
Estimate of Expenditure for 2013 -2014
Sl.No. Details Amount

(Rupees in Crores)
1. Salaries Allowance and Professional 54.52

Charges
2. Office Maintenance and office expenses 1.71
3. Government Grant to Village Poojaries 0.10

Welfare Board
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4. 13th Finance Commission Grant 22.50
5. Pension to Vedparayanas , Archagas and 0.61

Isaikalaignars and Othuvars
6. Pension to Temple Poojaries 2.69
7. Part –II Schemes Nil
8. Government Grant to Pudukottai Institutions 0.50

Grant
9. Government Grant to Karunai Illams 0.45
Chapter -11
The Department carries out the following works in for the benefit of various
temples in the state:
I. Renovations of temples with the assistance from

1) 13th Finance Commission.
2) Government Grant
3) Commissioner’s Common Good Fund
II. Renovation of Village small temples and temples in Adi Dravidar

Localities.
III. Oru Kala Poojai Scheme for performing at least one time pooja in
financially weak temples.
Chapter -12
Norms set for the discharge of functions
Government orders, Orders from the Commissioner, Orders from the

jurisdictional Joint Commissioners and the jurisdictional Assistant
Commissioners as per the provisions of the Act.
Chapter -13
Particulars of the facilities available to citizens for obtaining information
Information relating to various activities of the Department is available in the

Department’s website http://tnhrce.org. Information in respect of important
temples in the state is available in the websites of the respective temples.

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(Under Section 4(1) (b) of the Right to Information Act – 2005)

Office of the Commissioner,

Phone : (044) 28334811, 12, 13 Fax : (044) 28334816

2) Powers & Duties and Details of Employees in 1-27

3) Address and Phone numbers of the Head 27-36

4) Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manual and 37

5) Statement of the categories of documents that 38

6) Particulars of any arrangement that exists for 39

7) Procedures followed in Decision Making 39

8) Directory of Officers 40-52

9) Monthly remuneration payable to the officials 53-56

10) Estimate of Expenditure for 2012 -2013 56

11) Works carried out by the Department for the 57

12) Norms set for the discharge of functions 57

13) Particulars of the facilities available to citizens 57

ORGANISATION, FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT

Hindu Religious Institutions

2.1. Work Chart at Office of the Commissioner

2. Statutory powers – Appellate Authority under Sections

Additional Commissioner 1. Accord permission for installing new permanent

Additional Commissioner 1. Leave Sanction, pay fixation of Superintendents,

4. Budget sanction of 46(ii) temples in Chennai, Vellore,

5. Approval Dhittam Register of 46(iii) temples.

6. Sanctioning purchases upto Rs. 5,00,000/- to temples

7. Sanction of tickets in temples in Chennai, Vellore,

8. Accord permission to all staff for studying through

9. Administration of maths in Chennai, Vellore, Salem,

10. Coordinator for Assembly Committees and Assembly

Additional Commissioner 1. Accord sanction for the performance of Balalayam,

2. Approve date for Kumbabhishakam (except 46(iii)

3. Installation of idols and Flag staff (bfho ku«)

4. Action on Assembly questions.

Joint Commissioner(Head 1. Pension Schemes

3. Approve tour programs of Internal Audit teams.

4. Release of interest on security deposits of Executive

5. Issuing N.O.C. to temporary staff for appearing in

6. Inspection of Deputy Commissioner / Executive

7. Settlement of Audit objections of temples having

8. Review of Audit Objections periodicals.

9. Establishment and service matters of Audit Inspector

10. Fix liability upto Rs.1000/- to Inspectors and

11. Maintenance, office procedure, issue of office orders,

12. Action on pending references, Chief Minister

13. PIO under RTI Act for Office of the Commissioner.

14. Leave Sanction, review of work and work allocation of

Joint Commissioner 1. Issue of Thirukkoil magazine, inclusion of subscribers,

2. Action relating to Colleges and schools run by

3. Coordinator for welfare schemes.

4. Sanction traveling expenses to Commissioner’s

5. Miscellaneous subjects (K- Section).

6. Work relating to Karunai Illams, Hospitals, Old age

7. Oru Kala Pooja Scheme.

Special Officer I & II 1. Action under Section 34 (including land acquisition),

2. Removal of encroachments under Section 78, 79,

3. Safeguarding immovable properties of temples.

4. Inam abolition / Urban land Tax Scheme

5. City Tenants protection Act

6. Fair rent fixation

7. Compromise under section 43