Vadalur Sathya Gnana Sabai Open Space Will Be Protected, HR&CE Assures Madras HC
28 Aug 2026Updated 16 days ago1 source
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The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department assured the Madras High Court that the 'Peruveli' (open space) at Vadalur Vallalar Sathya Gnana Sabai in Cuddalore will be protected as an open space. The department stated that an alternative Rs 20 crore proposal for a compound wall and basic amenities has been sent to the government. The court adjourned the hearing to September 15 to allow time for government approval.
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What happened
The HR&CE department has assured the Madras High Court that the 71-acre 'Peruveli' open space at Vadalur Vallalar Sathya Gnana Sabai will be preserved. It submitted that an alternative Rs 20 crore plan for building a compound wall and roads has been sent for government approval.
Why it matters
The open space is culturally significant for followers of Vallalar. Public interest litigation was filed against the DMK government's initial plan to construct a Rs 100 crore international center on this designated open land.
What we know
- The open space spans approximately 71 acres in Vadalur, Cuddalore district.
- A lawsuit was filed by Vinoth Raghavendran and others against the Rs 100 crore Vallalar International Center project.
- The High Court previously ordered the pits dug for construction to be filled and a compound wall constructed.
- An alternative Rs 20 crore proposal has been sent to the Tamil Nadu government.
What we don't know
- Whether the proposed Rs 100 crore Vallalar International Center will be relocated to another site or completely shelved.
- The exact details of the alternative plan's amenities beyond roads and a compound wall.
What's next
The Madras High Court has adjourned the hearing to September 15, giving the HR&CE department time to obtain government approval for the alternative plan.
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