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Shri Jagannath Temple Act, 1955 Complete Act

State: Orissa

Year: 1955

SHRI JAGANNATH TEMPLE ACT, 1955 SHRI JAGANNATH TEMPLE ACT, 1955 An Act to Provide for Better Administration and Governance of Shri Jagannath Temple at Puri and its Endowments [Published vide Orissa Gazette Part X-No.44/4.11.1956] Whereas the ancient Temple of Lord Jagannath of Puri has ever since its inception been an institution of unique national importance in which millions of Hindu devotees from regions far and wide have reposed their faith and belief and have regarded it as the epitome of their tradition and culture; And whereas long period to and after the British conquest the superintendence, control and management of the affairs of the Temple have been the direct concern of successive Rulers, Governments and their officers and of the publisher exchequer; And whereas by Regulation IV of 1809 passed by the Governor-General in Council on 28th April, 1809 and thereafter by other laws and regulations and in pursuance of arrangement entered into with the Raja of Khurda, later designated the Raja of Puri, the said Raja came to be entrusted hereditary with the management of the affairs of the Temple and its properties as Superintendent subject to the control.....