Office Memorandum No. 891/2008/RD of the Revenue Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh dated 13th February, 2008 on the performance of rituals in a temple [C16-M14]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
No. 891/2008/RD
GOVERNMENT OF MADHYA PRADESH
Revenue Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, dated the 13th February, 2008
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Subject: The performance of rituals in a temple by archakas under the Madhya Pradesh Public Trusts Act, 1951, regarding.
1. The undersigned is directed to say that references have been received in the Revenue Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh on the manner in which the performance of rituals in a temple by archakas is to be regulated under the Madhya Pradesh Public Trusts Act, 1951.
2. The matter has been examined. Every archaka carrying on the performance of rituals in a temple shall make an application in Form A to the Commissioner of Endowments within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.
3. It is, accordingly, clarified that a separate application shall be made in respect of each place at which the performance of rituals in a temple is undertaken, and the Commissioner of Endowments shall dispose of it within ninety days of its receipt.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this office memorandum may be brought to the notice of the Revenue Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
No enabling provision stated.
Acts on (0)
none
Acted on by (0)
none
Not held (0)
none