Power to suspend, remove or dismiss

Power to suspend, remove or dismiss.

1. (1) The Board or the officer authorised by it may suspend, remove or dismiss the Pujari for,-
   • (a) willful disobedience of any order issued under the provisions of this Act;
   • (b) any malfeasance, misfeasance, breach of trust or neglect of duty in respect of the Shrine or alienation of any property in contravention of this Act;
   • (c) any misappropriation of, or improper dealing with, the properties of the Shrine;
   • (d) having been found under the influence of intoxication liquor or drugs in the Shrine; and
   • (e) unsoundness of mind or other mental or physical defect or infirmity which renders him unfit for discharging the functions of a Pujari: Provided that no Pujari shall be removed or dismissed by the Board or the officer authorised by it under this section unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
2. (2) A Pujari who is suspended, removed or dismissed by the Board or the officer authorised by it under sub-section (1), may within one month from the date of receipt of the order of suspension, removal or dismissal, prefer an appeal to such authority and in such manner, as may be prescribed.
3. (3) A Pujari so suspended, removed or dismissed may be allowed such maintenance, as may be fixed by the Board or the officer authorised by it, considering the financial condition of the Shrine.