The Puri Shri Jagannath Temple (Administration) Act, 1952
The Puri Shri Jagannath Temple (Administration) Act, 1952
The Puri Shri Jagannath Temple (Administration) Act of 1952 regulates the administration and vast endowments of the famous Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, India, preventing mismanagement of its sacred properties. It applies to temple priests, sevaks, and other staff members connected to the temple’s daily rituals and management. The law authorizes the state government to officially appoint a special officer to compile an official record of the rights, duties, and privileges of these temple workers. This legislation matters because it safeguards the temple’s wealth, ensures accountability, and guarantees that religious traditions are maintained under structured and transparent legal oversight.
- 0. Preamble
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions :– In thisAct unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context-
- 3. Appointment of Special Officer
- 4. Powers of the Special Officer :– (l)With a view to prepare the record specified in Section 3 the Special Officer or any
- 5. Publication of record
- 6. Hearing of objections :– (l)Any person aggrieved by any entry in the record or a part thereof published under Section 5
- 7. Power to make rules
- 8. Penalties :– Whoever without any reasonable cause fails to comply with the requirements of the special notice issued by the Special Officer in exercise of his powers
- 9. Power to remove difficulties
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