possessing the requisite qualification
and training can be appointed as a Archaka in Hindu temples”.
An Ordinance (No. 5 /2006) dated 14.07.2006 followed the aforesaid ... purpose behind further amendment of Section 55(2) in the
following terms.
“Archakas of the Temples are to be appointed without any
discrimination of caste
Andhra Pradesh Archaka Congress ... vs State Of Andhra Pradesh on 27 March, 2014
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION
WRIT ... PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 565 OF 1999
ANDHRA PRADESH ARCHAKA CONGRESS (REGD.) Petitioner(s)
VERSUS
STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH & ANR Respondent(s)
WITH
WRIT PETITION
gifts or offerings to
the head of a math or to the archaka or other employee
of a temple”.
The 1959 Act, on the other ... does not include gifts of
property made as personal gifts to the archaka, service
holder or other employee of a religious institution
Explanation
K.S. Varghese vs St.Peter'S & Paul'S Syrian Orth.. on
Riju Prasad Sarma Etc.Etc. vs State Of Assam &Amp Ors. on 7 July
being able to establish the
above position, through the evidence of an “archaka” and a “trustee”
(P.W.2 and P.W.3 respectively
does not include
gifts or property made as personal gifts to the Archaka, Service
holder or other employee of a religious institution.
7. The Constitution
Department is at liberty to
fill up the existing vacancies for both Archakas and Maniyams, by
strictly following the due procedure in the light
issue as to whether the
petitioner can perform the service as an Archaka in the temple as
against his entitlement to a right ... Archaka land.
Notice is also issued on the interim relief.
Dasti, in addition, is also permitted.
Signature Not Verified
Digitally signed by
SWETA BALODI
Date
respondent –
Commissioner of Endowments, Hyderabad stated that
pay-scale to the Archakas, as prescribed, will be given
to the petitioner forthwith.
(VINOD LAKHINA) (ASHA SONI
