The Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Sukhrala Devi Ji Shrine and Shri Mata Bala Sundari Shrine Act, 2013
The Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Sukhrala Devi Ji Shrine and Shri Mata Bala Sundari Shrine Act, 2013
This Act establishes a corporate board to manage the Shri Mata Sukhrala Devi Ji and Shri Mata Bala Sundari Shrines in Jammu and Kashmir. It vests the ownership of all shrine funds and properties in this Board, which is responsible for their administration, maintenance, and worship. The legislation overrides any conflicting existing laws to ensure the smooth governance of these religious sites. The Board consists of government officials and nominated members with expertise in religion, culture, and administration, serving for five-year terms to oversee the spiritual and financial affairs of the pilgrims and deities.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Act to override other laws
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Vesting of Shrine Fund
- 5. The Board
- 6. Incorporation
- 7. Term of office of the members
- 8. Disqualification for membership of the Board
- 9. Dissolution and supersession of the Board
- 10. Filling of vacancies
- 11. Resignation
- 12. Removal of a member
- 13. Office and meetings of the Board
- 14. Duties of the Board
- 15. Alienation of movable and immovable property
- 16. Grant to religious institutions
- 17. Liability of members
- 18. Appointment of officers and employees of the Board
- 19. Members, Officers and Employees of the Board to be public servants
- 20. Bar to suits or proceedings
- 21. Rights of Purohits and other persons
- 22. Audit and Annual Report
- 23. Powers to make bye-laws
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