Standing Order No. 4869/2017 of the Transport Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh dated 21st December, 2017 on the performance of rituals in a temple [C19-AYZ]

Standing Order No. 4869/2017

GOVERNMENT OF MADHYA PRADESH

Transport Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, dated the 21st December, 2017

STANDING ORDER

To

All Charity Commissioners,

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 Transport 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 F to the Endowments Tribunal within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of ten thousand rupees.

3. The Charity Commissioner shall ensure that trust property is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Endowments Tribunal within ninety days.

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

(Secretary to Government)