section 19
Powers and functions of the Committee
The Odisha Hindu Religious Endowments (Amendment) Act, 2018Civil201889 sections
Statutory text
- (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder and to the general control of the Board, the Committee established in respect of any local area shall, in respect of religious institutions situate within such area, the annual income of which does not exceed two thousand and five hundred rupees, exercise and perform the following powers and duties of the Board, namely:—
- (a) general superintendence of such religious institutions including the doing of all things which are reasonable and necessary to ensure that the institution are properly managed;
- (b) enquiry into allegations made against a trustee or an Executive Officer and disposal of the same in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules made thereunder: Provided that where such allegation relates to any immovable property or jewellery belonging to the institution or relates to any established custom thereof the Committee shall, after holding an enquiry, furnish a report to the Board;
- (c) calling for records and informations under section 27;
- (d) inspection of properties and documents under section 28;
- (e) reference to the Tribunal of cases of alienation in contravention of section 30;
- (f) appointment of Executive Officers where provision in that behalf is made in a scheme framed under section 51 and removal of any such Officer; and
- (g) such other powers and functions as may be entrusted to the Committee by the Board.
- (2) The powers and functions of the Administrator in relation to any of the matters covered by clauses (a) to (g) of sub-section (1) shall, when such matter is being dealt with by the Committee, be exercised and performed by the Chairman of the Committee.
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