Amendment status not verified — confirm the current text below against the official source.
(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and of any bye-laws made thereunder, it shall be the duty of the Board–– (a) to arrange for the proper performance of worship at the Shrine ; (b) to provide facilities for the proper performance of worship by the pilgrims ; (c) to make arrangements for the safe custody of the funds, valuables, property and jewellery and for the preservation of the Shrine Fund ; (d) to undertake for the benefit of worshippers and pilgrims–– (i) the construction of buildings for their accommodation ; (ii) the construction of sanitary work ; and (iii) the improvement of communication ; (e) to undertake the developmental activities concerning the Shrine and its surroundings ; (f) to make suitable arrangements for imparting of religious instructions and general education ; (g) to make provision of medical relief for worshippers and pilgrims ; (h) to set apart a sum not exceeding rupees twenty thousand per month for the maintenance of the Sadhus who visit the Shrine ; (i) to make provision for the payment of suitable emoluments to the salaried staff ; and (j) to do all such things as may be incidental and conducive to the efficient management, maintenance and administration of the Shrine and the Shrine Fund and the convenience of the pilgrims. (2) The Board shall also take steps to ensure that 20 of the Shrine Fund is spent for the development of Reasi and its adjoining areas.