Standing Order No. 292/2019 of the Home Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 1st November, 2019 on the performance of rituals in a temple [C13-R2T]

Standing Order No. 292/2019

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Home Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, dated the 1st November, 2019

STANDING ORDER

To

All Assistant Charity Commissioners,

Subject: The performance of rituals in a temple by archakas under the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987 (Andhra Pradesh Act 30 of 1987), the Home Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the performance of rituals in a temple by archakas.

2. The matter has been examined. Every archaka carrying on the performance of rituals in a temple shall make an application in Form C to the Registrar of Societies within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees.

3. The Assistant Charity Commissioner shall ensure that inventory of jewels is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Registrar of Societies within sixty days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Home Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh.

(Secretary to Government)