In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2)(b) of section 80G of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Government hereby notifies Shri Venkatesa Perumal Koil and Sri Kailasanathaswami Koil, Varagur-613101, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, to be places of public worship of renown throughout the State of Tamil Nadu for the purposes of the said section.