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The Pandharpur Temples Act, 1973 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1973

.....the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint and different dates as may be appointed for different provisions of this Act. SECTION 02: DEFINITIONS In this Act, unless the context requires otherwise, (a) "appointed day", " (i) in relation to the provisions of subsection (2) of section 1, sections 21 to 31, 33, 34, 38 and 39, means the 3rd July 1975 [being the date on which the provisions were brought into force under a notification issued Linder subsection (2) of section 1]; and (ii) in relation to any other provision of this Act, means the day on which that provision comes into force under a notification issued under sub-section (2) of section I (b) "authorised officer" means an officer not below the rank of a Deputy Charity Commissioner or an officer who in the opinion of the State Government is equivalent rank authorised by the State Government for the purposes of this Act; (c) "Badves", in relation to the Temple of God Vitthal, means all those persons who according to the decision of the High Court in Gangaram and others vs. Banaji Shankar and others (1891 P.J. 182) are declared to be the chief priest managers, guardians and overseers duly of the.....

Shri Jagannath Temple Act, 1955 Complete Act

State: Orissa

Year: 1955

..... (f) that he has absented himself for more than three consecutive meetings of the Committee and is unable to explain such absence to the satisfaction of the Committee; (g) that being a legal practitioner he has acted or appeared on behalf of any person against the Temple in any legal proceeding. (2) No member shall be removed under this Section unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of showing cause against his removal. (3) The decision of the State Government under this Section shall be final and shall not be liable to be questioned in any Court of law. Dissolution and supersession of the Committee 11. (1) If in the opinion of the State Government the Committee is not competent to perform, or makes default in performing the duties imposed on it under this Act, or exceeds or abuses its powers the State Government may, after due enquiry, by notification dissolve the Committee and reconstitute another Committee within a period of six months from the date of dissolution or supersede the Committee for such period not exceeding six months, as the State Government may deem fit. (2) Before issuing a notification under Sub-section (1), the State Government.....

Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, 1997 Chapter III

Title: Archakas and Temple Servants

State: Karnataka

Year: 1997

.....number of archakas appointed to the temple shall be in keeping with the practice obtaining in the temple immediately before the commencement of this Act. Section 10 - Qualifications for Archakas (1) No person shall be appointed to be a Archaka unless he has passed atleast a certificate course (Wara) in the Agama in the tradition of the temple, from any recognised Sanskruta Patashala or any other institution as the State Government may by notification in the official gazette specify, or has performed as archaka in the tradition of the temple for at least three years. (2) No Archaka who on the date of commencement of this Act is performing in any temple without having the requisite qualification stipulated in this section shall be disqualified, if he has attained the age of forty years. (3) An Agamika or tanthri wherever appointed to perform poojas in a temple on special occasions shall continue to perform such functions as the Committee of management may specify and shall be governed by such conditions of service as may be prescribed. Provided that no person shall after the commencement of this Act be appointed to perform as an Agamika or Tanthri unless he has passed the.....

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

State: Central

Year: 1980

.....UNDER ACT TO BE PUBLIC SERVANTS All persons appointed or authorised under this Act shall he deemed to be public servants within the meaning of section 2 of the Indian Penal Code. SECTION 08: PROTECTION OF ACTION TAKEN IN GOOD FAITH No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the State Government, the District Magistrate or any person appointed or authorised under this Act for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done by any of them under this Act. SECTION 09: OVERRIDING EFFECT OF ACT The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force, or any custom or usage or any instrument having effect by virtue of any such ]aw or any judgement, decree or order of any Court or other authority. Central Bare Acts

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.....

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.....

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.....

Shri Jagannath Temple (Amendment) Act, 2004 Complete Act

State: Orissa

Year: 2004

.....16, for the words "one thousand rupees", the words "Fifty thousand rupees" shall be substituted. 8. Deletion of Section 18-A. In the principal Act, Section 18-A shall be deleted. 9. Amendment of Section 19. In the principal Act, for Section 19, the following Section shall be substituted, namely (1) There shall be a Chief Administrator for the Temple who shall be appointed by the State Government from among members of the Indian Administrative Service not below the rank of Commissioner (equivalent lo Revenue Divisional Commissioner) and professing Hindu religion. (2) The Collector of the District of Puri or such person as may be nominated under sub-section (3) of Section 6 shall be ex officio Deputy Chief Administrator. of the Temple and he shall, subject to the control of the Chief Administrator, perform such duties as the Chief Administrator may from time to time assign. (3) The State Government shall appoint the following officers from among persons in their active service and professing Hindu religion to assist the Chief Administrator and the officers so appointed shall, perform such duties, as the Chief Administrator may from time to time assign,- (a) one.....

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

Shri Jagannath Temple (Amendment) Act, 2003 Complete Act

State: Orissa

Year: 2003

.....be the duty of the Administrator to submit the audit report" shall be inserted. 11. Amendment of section 28-C. In section 28-C of the principal Act in sub-section (5):- (i) "clause (a)" including the word "and" shall be omitted ; and (ii) in clause (b), for the word "five", the word "ten" shall be substituted. 12. Amendment of section 30-A. In section 30-A of the principal Act- (a) in sub-section (1), for the words "five hundred rupees", the words "five thousand rupees" shall be substituted; (b) in sub-section (2), for the words "two hundred rupees", the words "Iwo thousand rupees" shall be substituted; (c) in sub-section (3), for the words "one hundred rupees", the words "one thousand rupees" shall be substituted; (d) in sub-section (4), for the words "fifty rupees", the words "one thousand rupees" shall be substituted; and (e) in sub-section (5), for the words "fifty rupees" the words "one thousand rupees" shall be substituted. 13. Amendment of section 30-C. In section 30-C of the principal Act, for the words "Magistrate of the Second Class", the words "Magistrate of the First Class" shall be substituted. 14. Amendment of section 32. In section 32.....