The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department Commissioner in Tamil Nadu has issued a circular instructing 48 Senior Grade temples to live stream their Hundial (donation box) opening process on their respective YouTube channels. The decision was communicated in response to four public interest litigation (PIL) petitions filed by temple activist Rangarajan Narasimhan, addressing reports of theft from temple Hundials. The HR&CE Commissioner highlighted that Hundials of other temples were being opened according to rules and mentioned the presence of Fit Persons, appointed under HR&CE Act provisions, in the absence of trustees. The High Court granted time for the petitioner to file a rejoinder by January 11, 2024.