Karnataka HC directs digital overhaul of temple finances for transparency
Karnataka High Court orders tech-driven reforms to bring transparency and prevent financial mismanagement in state-controlled temples.
The Karnataka High Court has directed a comprehensive technology-driven overhaul of financial and asset management for all temples under the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department. The ruling is aimed at curbing financial irregularities and ensuring greater accountability in temple administration.
The court's directives focus on digitising records related to income, expenditure, and movable and immovable assets of these religious institutions. By mandating a transparent digital framework, the court seeks to minimise human discretion and reduce the scope for mismanagement or diversion of temple funds.
These measures are expected to bring temple finances under a clear, auditable system. The order underscores the need for modernising administrative practices within religious endowments, balancing traditional institutional autonomy with contemporary governance standards.
The directions apply uniformly to all temples falling under the department's jurisdiction, signalling a significant step toward institutional reform in religious endowments management across the state.