Standing Order No. 986/2006 of the General Administration Department, Government of Rajasthan dated 28th October, 2006 on the performance of rituals in a temple [C18-F1R]

Standing Order No. 986/2006

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN

General Administration Department, Government of Rajasthan

Jaipur, dated the 28th October, 2006

STANDING ORDER

To

All Charity Commissioners,

Subject: The performance of rituals in a temple by archakas under the Rajasthan Public Trust Act, 1959, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Rajasthan Public Trust Act, 1959 (Rajasthan Act 42 of 1959), the General Administration Department, Government of Rajasthan 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 Registrar of Societies within three hundred and sixty-five days, accompanied by a fee of five hundred rupees.

3. The Charity Commissioner shall ensure that inventory of jewels is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Registrar of Societies within three hundred and sixty-five days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the General Administration Department, Government of Rajasthan.

(Secretary to Government)