The priest of the Kodanda Ramachandra Swamy temple at Hiremagaluru in Karnataka’s Chikkamagaluru said he was being asked to return the money since the revenue of the temple is higher than the expenses.
Karnataka government criticized for asking temple priest to return excess salary of Rs 4.74 lakh. The notice was withdrawn after BJP accused Congress-led government of targeting Hindu sentiments. Minister Ramalinga Reddy ordered inquiry against officers responsible for wrong payment. CM Siddaramaiah said excess money will be collected from tahsildar.