Subramaniaswamy Temple, Ratnagiri vs V. Kanna Goundar(Dead) By Lrs

The Supreme Court addressed the rights of a temple over land classified as 'Poramboke' under the Government Order No.3333, which allows temples to lease out excess lands for revenue generation. The Court held that the temple retains possession and transfer rights over such lands, affirming the possessory title of the temple despite the respondent's claims of encroachment. The judgment of the High Court dismissing the temple's appeal was set aside, reinforcing the temple's rights under the relevant government orders.