Standing Order No. 4148/2026 of the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 18th July, 2026 on the administration of a temple [C18-C0P]

Standing Order No. 4148/2026

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, dated the 18th July, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Waqf Officers,

Subject: The administration of a temple by executives officer of a temple under the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001 (Andhra Pradesh Act 35 of 2001), the Transport 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 administration of a temple by executives officer of a temple.

2. The matter has been examined. Every executive officer of a temple carrying on the administration of a temple shall make an application in Form F to the Registrar of Societies within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of two hundred and fifty rupees.

3. The Waqf Officer shall ensure that scheme is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Registrar of Societies within forty-five days.

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

(Secretary to Government)