Standing Order No. 227/2008 of the Labour Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh dated 2nd June, 2008 on the performance of rituals in a temple [C16-MRK]

Standing Order No. 227/2008

GOVERNMENT OF MADHYA PRADESH

Labour Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, dated the 2nd June, 2008

STANDING ORDER

To

All Assistants Registrar of Societies,

Subject: The performance of rituals in a temple by archakas under the Madhya Pradesh Public Trusts Act, 1951, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Madhya Pradesh Public Trusts Act, 1951 (Madhya Pradesh Act 30 of 1951), the Labour Department, Government of Madhya 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 Deputy Charity Commissioner within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Assistant Registrar of Societies shall ensure that lease of trust property is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Deputy Charity Commissioner within ninety days.

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

(Secretary to Government)