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H THE BODH GAYATEMPLE ACT, 1949 [N

The Bodhgaya Temple Act 1949

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The Bodh Gaya Temple Act, 1949 establishes a governance structure for managing the sacred Bodh Gaya Temple, its surrounding land, and related properties in Bihar, India. The law transfers management responsibility to a state-appointed committee composed equally of Hindu and Buddhist members, chaired ex-officio by the District Magistrate of Gaya. It ensures guaranteed access for worshippers of both faiths while restricting prohibited activities like animal sacrifice and alcohol consumption. By regulating property transfers, financial auditing, and dispute resolution through the state government, the legislation aims to protect the sanctuary, maintain peaceful religious harmony, and safeguard temple assets for pilgrims.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title and Commencement
  3. 2. Definition
  4. 3. Constitution of Committee
  5. 6. Publication of names of Chairman and members
  6. 7. Office and meetings of the Committee
  7. 8. Limitation on Committee's power to alienate property
  8. 9. Limitation of borrowing power
  9. 10. Duties of the Committee
  10. 11. Right of access and worship
  11. 12. Decision on dispute between Hindus and Buddhists
  12. 14. Audit of Accounts
  13. 15. Constitution of an Advisory Board
  14. 16. Act to override Act 20 of 1863, etc
  15. 17. Power of the Committee to make bye-laws
  16. 18. Power of Govt. to make rules
  17. 20. Minutes
  18. 22. Budget
  19. 23. Budget
  20. 24. Budget
  21. 27. Financial Provision
  22. 28. Financial Provision
  23. 29. Financial Provision
  24. 30. Financial Provision
  25. 31. Financial Provision
  26. 33. Application of income and property
  27. 34. Secretary to be in charge of funds
  28. 35. Transfer of property
  29. 36. Leases and contracts
  30. 37. Acceptance of highest bid
  31. 38. Acceptance of tenders
  32. 39. Permanent advance for contingencies
  33. 41. Power and Duties of Office Bearers
  34. 42. General superintendence of establishments
  35. 43. Duties of the Secretary
  36. 44. Duties of the Superintendent
  37. 46. Custody of common seal
  38. 47. Affixing of common seal
  39. 48. Maintenance and inspection of accounts
  40. 50. Amendment of bye-laws
  41. 51. Regulation of matters not provided for
  42. 54. Allowances for members
  43. 55. Allowances for staff

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