The Eradication of Unfair Activities at Pandharpur Temples (for providing better facilities for worship) Act, 1980
The Eradication of Unfair Activities at Pandharpur Temples (for providing better facilities for worship) Act, 1980
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This law aims to stop unfair practices at the famous Pandharpur temples in Maharashtra by making it illegal to prevent people from worshipping or to demand excessive fees for religious services. It applies to anyone visiting the temples as well as the priests and staff managing them. The government can appoint officers to enforce these rules and punish those who harass visitors with fines or short jail terms. The legislation ensures that devotees can worship freely without facing financial pressure or intimidation, protecting the sanctity of the religious site for all visitors.
- 1. Short title and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Punishment for preventing or discouraging persons from entering or worshipping etc., at Pandharpur Temples.
- 4. Punishment for abettor.
- 5. Offences to be cognizable and compoundable.
- 6. Power to appoint or authorise persons for proper enforcement of Act.
- 7. Persons appointed or authorised under Act to be public servants.
- 8. Protection of action taken in good faith.
- 9. Overriding effect of Act.
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