The controversy over the proposed disposal of 50 properties of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam has seen a turning point with the Government of Andhra Pradesh Monday night issuing an order to keep the sale in abeyance until further notice. The TTD Board's decision of January 30, 2016 stands suspended for now.

“It has been brought to the notice of the Government that the TTD's Board of Trustees, which was constituted by the previous Government, approved the disposal of 50 properties of TTD through its resolution No. 253 dated 30.01.2016. Keeping in view the sentiments of devotees, it is hereby directed TTD to re-examine the issue in consultation with different stakeholders," the GO, issued Monday night, reads.

The stakeholders referred to in the GO include religious elders, opinion makers, devotees, etc.

"Till the finalization of the matter, the proposed disposal of 50 properties by TTD is hereby kept in abeyance. The Executive Officer of the TTD shall take necessary action in this regard and submit a compliance report immediately," the GO adds.