Appointment, tenure and others terms and conditions of Pujari

Appointment, tenure and others terms and conditions of Pujari.

1. (1) The Board or the officer authorised by it, shall appoint Pujaris of the Shrine and while making such appointment, shall have due regard to the claims of persons belonging to the religious denomination for whose benefit the Shrine is mainly maintained.
2. (2) A Pujari shall hold office for a term of five years, unless in the meanwhile he is removed or dismissed or his resignation is accepted by the Board or the officer authorised by it or he otherwise ceases to be a Pujari.
3. (3) A Pujari shall be eligible for re-appointment.
4. (4) When a permanent vacancy occurs in the office of the Pujari of the Shrine, the Pujari shall be appointed by the Board or by an officer authorised by it.
5. (5) When temporary vacancy occurs in such an office by reason of the suspension of a Pujari, a Pujari in his place shall be appointed by the Board or the officer authorised by it to discharge the functions of the Pujari until his disability ceases.