And a check by FMT with the Federal Territories ROS office confirmed it. The Mariamman Devasthanam was formed in Nov 28, 1930 following a court order.
It is learnt that the then Selangor Supreme Court gave its consent for the management to form a charitable trust to take care of three temples, including Batu Caves, and its properties.
However, the Home Ministry recently announced that any organisation which wants to carry out activities in Malaysia must be registered with the ROS in accordance with the Societies Act 1966.
The ministry also declared that any organisation which does not meet the requirement can be considered illegal under Section 41(1) of Societies Act.