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Formation of Heritage Commission
October 12 , 2025
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- The Madras High Court ordered the Tamil Nadu government to constitute the Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission (TNHC) within four weeks.
- The court noted the commission was still not formed despite the TNHC Act being brought into force on March 12, 2024, after a 12-year delay.
- The commission is meant to protect heritage buildings not covered under national or state archaeological laws.
- The court also directed the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department to halt ongoing temple construction activities.
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