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(1) The Board or the officer authorized by it may suspend, remove or dismiss the pujari for,— (a) willful disobedience of any order issued under the provisions of this Act; (b) any malfeasance, misfeasance, breach of trust or neglect of duty in respect of the Shrine or alienation of any property, in contravention of the provisions of this Act; (c) any misappropriation of, or improper dealing with, the properties of the Shrine; (d) having been found under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs in the Shrine; (e) unsoundness of mind or other mental or physical defect or infirmity which renders him unfit for discharging the functions of a pujari: Appointment and tenure of pujari. Power to suspend, remove or dismiss. SHRI KAPAL MOCHAN, SHRI BADRI NARAIN, SHRI MANTRA DEVI AND SHRI KEDAR NATH SHRINE Provided that no pujari shall be removed or dismissed by the Board or the officer authorized by it under this section unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard. (2) A Pujari, who is suspended, removed or dismissed by the Board or the officer authorised by it under sub-section (1) may, within one month from the date of receipt of the order of suspension, removal or dismissal, prefer an appeal to such authority and in such manner, as may be prescribed. (3) A pujari so suspended, removed or dismissed may be allowed such maintenance, as may be fixed by the Board or the officer authorised by it, considering the financial condition of the Shrine.