Standing Order No. 3693/2019 of the Finance Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh dated 28th January, 2019 on the performance of rituals in a temple [C17-GC6]

Standing Order No. 3693/2019

GOVERNMENT OF MADHYA PRADESH

Finance Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, dated the 28th January, 2019

STANDING ORDER

To

All Executive Officers,

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 Finance 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 A to the Charity Commissioner within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of one thousand rupees.

3. The Executive Officer shall ensure that lease of trust property is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Charity Commissioner within thirty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)