Standing Order No. 901/2011 of the Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 2nd February, 2011 on the performance of rituals in a temple [C14-YY2]
As at 6 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 901/2011
GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU
Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Chennai, dated the 2nd February, 2011
STANDING ORDER
To
All Survey Commissioners,
Subject: The performance of rituals in a temple by archakas under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975 (Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 1975), the Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu 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 D to the Charity Commissioner within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.
3. The Survey Commissioner shall ensure that donation receipt is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Charity Commissioner within fifteen days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975 (Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 1975), the Revenue Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975 (Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 1975) [S2H-CMK]. Vires verified.
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