16-A. Removal of encroachment of Temple Land :–

(1) The provisions contained in the Orissa Prevention of Land Encroachment Act, 1972 (Orissa Act 6 of 1972) shall be applicable, as far as may be, in respect of unauthorized occupation of any land belonging to the Temple as if it were property of Government within the meaning of that Act. (2) Chief Administrator may with the prior approval of the Committee, make an application for taking up appropriate proceedings under the said Act to the authority -competent there under and thereupon it shall be lawful for such authority to take action in accordance with the provisions contained in that Act.