Standing Order No. 2802/2026 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh dated 5th April, 2026 on the administration of a temple [C1H-TKH]

Standing Order No. 2802/2026

GOVERNMENT OF MADHYA PRADESH

Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, dated the 5th April, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Auditors of Trusts,

Subject: The administration of a temple by executives officer of a temple 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 Health and Family Welfare 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 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 E to the Waqf Tribunal within ninety days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Auditor of Trusts shall ensure that inventory of jewels is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Waqf Tribunal within ninety days.

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

(Secretary to Government)