Standing Order No. 904/2015 of the Transport Department, Government of Odisha dated 25th June, 2015 on the performance of rituals in a temple [C19-4JT]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 904/2015
GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA
Transport Department, Government of Odisha
Bhubaneswar, dated the 25th June, 2015
STANDING ORDER
To
All Waqf Officers,
Subject: The performance of rituals in a temple by archakas under the Odisha Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1952, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Odisha Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1952 (Odisha Act 2 of 1952), the Transport Department, Government of Odisha 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 B to the Endowments Tribunal within one hundred and eighty days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.
3. The Waqf Officer shall ensure that donation receipt is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Endowments Tribunal within one hundred and eighty days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Transport Department, Government of Odisha.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Odisha Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1952 (Odisha Act 2 of 1952), the Transport Department, Government of Odisha hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Odisha Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1952 (Odisha Act 2 of 1952) [S2E-GSN]. Vires verified.
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