The Haryana Shri Mata Sheetla Devi Shrine Act, 1991 (10 of 1992)
haryana · 1992
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Haryana Shri Mata Sheetla Devi Shrine Act, 1991
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Haryana Shri Mata Sheetla Devi Shrine Act, including "Board," "endowment," "Government," "math," "member," "prescribed," "pujari," and "Shrine."
- S. 3Section 3 vests ownership of the Shrine fund in the Board for administration and use.
- S. 4Section 4 establishes a Board to administer the Shrine, with the Chief Minister as Chairman and specific ex-officio and nominated members.
- S. 5Section 5 allocates Shrine funds for temple maintenance, rituals, amenities for devotees, training, educational institutions, and visitor safety.
- S. 6Section 6 establishes the Shrine Board as a corporate entity with perpetual succession and the ability to sue and be sued.
- S. 7Section 7 specifies that a nominated board member serves at the government's pleasure for up to three years.
- S. 8Section 8 disqualifies non-Hindus, those of unsound mind, legal practitioners against the Board, and others for Shrine Board membership.
- S. 9The section allows the government to dissolve or replace the Shrine Board if it fails to perform duties or misuses powers.
- S. 10(1) Casual vacancy of a member shall be filled in the same manner as provided in section 4
- S. 11Section 11 allows nominated members to resign by giving written notice to the Chairman, with resignation taking effect upon government acceptance.
- S. 12(1) The Board shall maintain its office at such place as it may decide
- S. 13Section 13 empowers the Board to appoint officers and allows the Chairman to manage staff discipline.
- S. 14Section 14 deems Board members, officers, and servants as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 15Section 15 holds board members liable for losses from willful acts or omissions regarding Shrine funds.
- S. 16Section 16 prohibits the sale or transfer of shrine's valuable items and land without government approval.
- S. 17No money shall be borrowed or lent except by a resolution of the Board and the approval of the Government
- S. 18Section 18 mandates the Board to manage worship, facilities, preservation, construction, development, education, medical care, staff salaries, and other Shrine-related duties.
- S. 19Section 19 extinguishes pujaris' rights and regulates Shrine employees' terms under the Board's control.
- S. 20Section 20 mandates the preparation and maintenance of detailed registers for the Shrine, including its history, administration, assets, and properties.
- S. 21Section 21 mandates the Board to review and approve register entries annually, directing necessary alterations.
- S. 22Section 22 allows authorized officials to inspect Shrine properties and records, with restricted access for non-adherents.
- S. 23Section 23 prohibits registration of Shrine property alienation without a certified sanctioning order.
- S. 24Section 24 mandates the Board to report Shrine property alienation to the Government, which conducts an inquiry and returns unlawfully alienated property to the Board.
- S. 25Section 25 allows eviction and rent recovery for unauthorized occupation of Shrine land under the 1972 Act.
- S. 26Section 26 empowers the Board to issue injunctions to protect Shrine property from damage or improper disposal and authorizes penalties for non-compliance.
- S. 27Section 27 appoints pujaris for the Shrine, sets a five-year term, and allows re-appointment.
- S. 28Section 28 allows the Board to suspend, remove, or dismiss a pujari for various misconducts, with a right to appeal and maintenance.
- S. 29Section 29 lists various disqualifications for appointment or continuation as a pujari at the Shri Mata Sheetla Devi Shrine.
- S. 30Section 30 details the appointment process for the pujari of the Shrine in case of permanent or temporary vacancies.
- S. 31Section 31 mandates the Shrine's Member Secretary to submit an annual budget to the prescribed authority, detailing probable receipts and expenditures, with provisions for various Shrine expenses.
- S. 32(1) The officer authorised by the Board shall keep regular accounts of all receipts and disbursements
- S. 33Section penalizes refusal to comply with the Shrine Act or obstruct proceedings, with fines or imprisonment.
- S. 34Section penalizes wrongful withholding, retention, or destruction of Shrine property, documents, or accounts by up to one year imprisonment or fine.
- S. 35Section 35 provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for government officers acting in good faith under the Act.
- S. 36Section 36 allows the government to issue directions to the Board for implementing the Act and to modify or rescind any Board orders.
- S. 37Section 37 allows the government to review and amend decisions made by the Board, ensuring affected parties are heard.
- S. 38Section 38 allows the Government to issue orders to address any issues in implementing the Act.
- S. 39Section 39 prevents civil courts from adjudicating disputes resolved by authorities under the Act.
- S. 40Section 40 empowers the Government to make rules for implementing the Act, including various administrative and operational aspects of the Shrine.
- S. 41Certain enactments to cease to apply to the Shrine