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(1) The Board or the officer authorized by it may suspend, remove or dismiss the pujari of the Shrine,— (a) for wilful disobedience of any order issued under the provisions of this Act by the Board or the Government; (b) for any malfeasance, misfeasance, breach of trust or neglect of duty in respect of the Shrine or alienation of any property, in contravention of this Act; (c) for any misappropriation of, or improper dealing with, the properties of the Shrine of which he is a pujari; (d) for having been found under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs in the Shrine; and (e) for unsoundness of mind or other mental or physical defect or infirmity which renders him unfit for discharging the functions of a pujari: 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 the 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.