Standing Order No. 1935/2007 of the Tourism Department, Government of Odisha dated 4th May, 2007 on the performance of rituals in a temple [C1N-VEF]

Standing Order No. 1935/2007

GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA

Tourism Department, Government of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, dated the 4th May, 2007

STANDING ORDER

To

All Auditors of Trusts,

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 Tourism 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 E to the Commissioner of Endowments within fifteen days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Auditor of Trusts shall ensure that trust is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Commissioner of Endowments within fifteen days.

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

(Secretary to Government)