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The Pandharpur Temples Act, 1973 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1973

.....with the approval of the Charity Commissioner, make in that behalf; (u) "pujari" means a person who exercises the hereditary right of performing the actual act of worship (and the Badves cannot prevent the same from being performed), such as, bathing and dressing and undressing the idol, putting on and removing ornaments, flowers, garlands and sandal paste and waving the arti or offering naivedya to the idol at the relevant time of performing nitya or daily or naimittik or occasional services in the Temple of God Vitthal, and of appropriating or receiving income including Ovalni or waved offering whether deposited or given to the pujari (after dakshina is deposited) from the exercise of such hereditary right and privileges being a hereditary right and privilege recognised by the decision of the High Court in Gangaram Babaji Badve and others vs. Banaji Shankar and others (Appeal No. 90 of 1886) 1891 P. J. 182 ; and includes any other rights and privileges claimed or exercised under any order or decree of any court or otherwise; (v) "paricharak" means a person who exercises the hereditary right of being present at the early light waving or kakadarthi, of taking the torch from the.....

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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.....

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The Eradiction of Unfair Activities at Pandharpur Temples (for Providing Better Facilities for Worship) Act, 1980 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1980

.....FACILITIES FOR WORSHIP) ACT, 1980 THE ERADICTION OF UNFAIR ACTIVITIES AT PANDHARPUR TEMPLES (FOR PROVIDING BETTER FACILITIES FOR WORSHIP) ACT, 1980 ACT No. X OF 1980 This Act received the President's assent on the 19th July, 1980; the assent was first published in the Maharashtra Government Gazette on the 19th July 1980. An Act to eradicate certain unfair activities at Pandharpur Temples in Maharashtra WHEREAS, complaints were received by the State Government regarding mismanagement of Pandharpur Temples in Sholapur District, and the Pandharpur Temples Act, 1973, was, therefore, enacted; inter-alia for acquisition of the hereditary rights and privileges of ministrarits and priestly classes functioning in the Pandharpur Temples and to provide for better administration and governance of these Temples AND WHEREAS, in view of continuous litigation by the interested parties. it has not been possible to bring the provisions of the Act into force, except sections 1 (2), 21 to 31, 33, 34, 38 and 39 thereof AND WHEREAS, it appears that it will take some years to get a final decision of the Court in this matter, where the validity of the Act itself has also been challenged AND.....

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Eradication of Unfair Activities at Pandharpur Temples (for Providing Better Facilities for Worship) Act, 1980 Complete Act

State: Maharashtra

Year: 1980

.....of these Temples; AND WHEREAS in view of continuous litigation by the interested parties, it has not been possible to bring the provisions of the Act into force, except sections 1(2), 21 to 31, 33, 34, 38 and 39 thereof; AND WHEREAS it appears that it will take some years to get a final decision of the Court in this matter, where the validity of the Act itself has also been challenged; AND WHEREAS, complaints have been received by Government from a large number of devotees of God Vithoba and Goddess Rukmini visiting the Pandharpur Temples that they are being exploited by the priests at the Temples by demanding unreasonable dakshinas, offerings, donations, gifts, fees or other charges for allowing them to enter the Temples for worshipping or for performing any religious service or ceremonies therein and on failure to meet the demands of the priests the devotees are being insulted, abused or cursed and even molested physically; AND WHEREAS, on account of the aforementioned activities of the priests, there has been great unrest and discontent amongst the millions of devotees visiting the Pandharpur Temples. AND WHEREAS, for these reasons, it is expedient to eradicate the.....

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The Puri Shri Jagannath Temple (Administration) Act, 1952 Complete Act

State: Orissa

Year: 1952

.....their appurtenant and subordinate shrines, other sacred places and tanks and any additions which may be made thereto after the commencement of this Act. Section 3 - Appointment of Special Officer (1) The State Government may, by notification, appoint a Special Officer with prescribed qualifications and professing the Hindu religion for the preparation of a record comprised in such parts and containing such forms as may be prescribed consolidating the rights and duties of different Sevaks and Pujaris and such other persons connected with the Seva, Puja or management of the Temple and its endowments and may appoint one or more officers with prescribed qualifications to assist him for the purpose. (2) The Special Officer and other officers, if any appointed under Subsection (1) shall receive such salary as may be prescribed. Section 4 - Powers of the Special Officer (1) With a view to prepare the record specified in Section 3 the Special Officer or any person appointed to assist him in this behalf may, by a special notice, require such Sevaks. Pujaris or persons connected with the Seva or Puja of the Temple or such other person as the Special Officer may deem fit to.....

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Shri Jagannath Temple Amendment Act, 1983 Complete Act

State: Orissa

Year: 1983

.....and save as otherwise provided in this Act, shall consist of" shall be substituted. Insertion of new section 28-B and 28-C. 3. In the Principal Act, after section 28-A the following new sections shall be inserted, namely:- Installation of Hundi "28-B(1) The Committee may, with the approval of the State Government install one or more receptacles (hereinafter referred to as Hundi) at such place or places in the Temples as it may think fit for placing of offerings by the pilgrims and devotes visiting the Temple. (2) The Hundi shall be operated by such person and in such manner as the State Government may, from time to time, determine. (3) Such portion of the offerings placed in a Hundi as State Government may, from time to time, direct shall be credited to the Foundation Fund. (4) No person shall, without being authorized by the Administrator in that behalf go near or interfere in any manner with any Hundi installed in the Temple: Provided that no such authorization shall be required for going near any Hundi for the bona fide purpose of placing any offering therein. Orissa Act 10 of 1983. (5) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any law, custom.....

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Shri Jagannath Temple (Amendment) Act, 2004 Complete Act

State: Orissa

Year: 2004

.....(3) of Section 13, for the words "five members", the words "nine members" shall be substituted. 5. Amendment of Section 15-A. In the principal Act, in Section 15-A. in sub-section (1)," (i) the word "and" appearing against item (b) shall be deleted; (ii) for the full stop appearing at the end of item (c), the following shall be substituted, namely:" and; (iii) the following item shall be inserted after item (c), namely:" "(d) any other subject as may be decided by the Committee. 6. Insertion of Section 15-AA. In the principal Act, after Section 15-A, the following Section shall be inserted, namely:" 15-AA- it shall be the duty of the Working Chairman,- (a) to ensure that the Resolutions passed by the Committee are properly implemented by the Chief Administrator; (b) to ensure proper co-ordination between the Temple Administration, District Administration and the Slate Government in the administration of the affairs of the Temple; and (c) any other duty which (he State Government may from time to time assign. 7. Amendment of Section 16. In the principal Act, in sub-section (1) of Section 16, for the words "one thousand rupees", the words "Fifty.....

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Shri Jagannath Temple (Amendment) Act, 2008 Complete Act

State: Orissa

Year: 2008

SHRI JAGANNATH TEMPLE (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2008 SHRI JAGANNATH TEMPLE (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2008 AN ACT FURTHER TO AMEND SHRI JAGANNATH TEMPLE ACT, 1955. BE it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Orissa in the Fifty-ninth Year of the Republic of India as follows:" Short title and commencement. 1. ( 1 ) This Act may be called Shri Jagannath Temple (Amendment) Act, 2008. ( 2 ) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification, appoint. Amendment of section 21-B. Orissa Act 11 of 1955. 2. In Shri Jagannath Temple Act, 1955, in section 21-B," ( i ) in clause (b), for the word ˜him', the words "an office holder or employee attached to the Temple" shall be substituted and for the full stop appearing at the end, the coma and word ˜˜or'' shall be substituted; and ( ii ) after clause (b), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:" ˜˜(c) where a Sevak is involved in any criminal offence committed inside the Temple premises or in connection with the affairs of the Temple.''. Orissa State Acts

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Shri Jagannath Temple (Amendment) Act, 2003 Complete Act

State: Orissa

Year: 2003

.....Act, in clause (f) of sub-section (1), the words "more than" shall be omitted. 4. Amendment of section 15-B. In section 15-B of (he principal Act, in sub-section (1), after the words "the Administrator may", the comma and words, "either on his own motion or" shall be inserted. 5. Amendment of section 16. In section 16 of the principal Act, after sub-section-{2), the following sub-sections shall be inserted, namely:- "(3) Any transfer of immovable property recorded in the name of Lord Jagannath of Puri by any person including any institution being the Marfaldar of such property shall be absolutely null and void and of no force or effect whatsoever, unless the Administrator or any officer authorised by him in writing in this behalf, execute the deed of such transfer as one of the executant. (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Registration Act, 1908 no deed of transfer of any immovable properly executed in contravention of the provisions of sub-section (3) above shall be accepted for registration.". 6. Amendment of section 16-A. In section 16-A of the principal Act, in sub-section (1),- (i) for the word and figure "Act, 1954", the word and figure "Act,.....

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The Uttaranchal (the United Provinces Shri Badrinath Temple Act, 1939) (Amendment) Act, 2002 Complete Act

State: Uttarakhand

Year: 1939

.....SHRI BADRINATH TEMPLE ACT, 1939) (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2002 THE UTTARANCHAL (THE UNITED PROVINCES SHRI BADRINATH TEMPLE ACT, 1939) (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2002 [Act No. 18 of 2002] PREAMBLE An Act further to amend the United Provinces Shri Badrinath Temple Act, 1939 in its application to Uttaranchal State Enacted by the State Assembly in the Fifty-third Year of the Republic of India:-- Section 1 - Short title and commencement (1) This Act may be called the Uttaranchal (The United Provinces Shri Badrinath Temple Act, 1939) (Amendment) Act, 2002. (2) It shall come into force at once. Section 2 - Amendment of para (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 5 of Act No. 16 of 1939 (1) In para (b) of sub-section (1) of Section 5 of Act No. 16 of 1939 the words "one member of the Legislative Council" shall be deemed repealed and "two" persons elected from Hindu members of Legislative Assembly", shall be read as "three persons elected from Hindu members of Legislative Assembly". (2) In para (g) of sub-section (1) of Section 5 of the principal Act the number of nominated members by the State Government shall be read as "ten and a Vice-Chairman" instead of "seven". Section 3 - Insertion of a new.....

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