State Act

THE HINDU RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS ACT, 1997

1[21. Zilla Dharmika Parishat.- (1) The State Government may, on the recommendation of the Rajya Dharmika Parishat, by notification, in the official Gazette, constitute a Zilla Dharmika Parishat to each district or to one or more districts consisting of the following members, namely:- (a) The Deputy Commissioner of the concerned District Chairman (b) The concerned Assistant Commissioner, Hindu Religious Institution and Charitable Endowments wherever available or Endowment Tahsildar or Endowment Assistant of the Deputy Commissioners Office. Ex-officio Secretary (c) Members to be nominated by Government for a period of 2[four years]2 (i) one retired Judicial Officer not below the cadre of Civil Judge (Senior Division) Member Member (ii) one Agama Pandit Member (iii) one Vedic Scholar Member (iv) one from scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe Member (v) one woman Member (vi) one person from backward classes Member 2[(vii) three others]2 (2) Members nominated by Government under clause (iii) of sub-section (1) except a retired Judicial Officer, shall hold office subject to the pleasure of Government. (3) The person nominated by Government shall be a person who has contributed to the Hindu Religious field but shall not be an office bearer of any political party in any lelvel. (4) In the event of any vacancy due to death, resignation or otherwise the Government may appoint a person for the remaining period of the term of such member. (5) The Zilla Dharmika Parishat may for the purpose of consultation, invite any person having experience and specialized knowledge or expert in any subject to attend its meeting and every such person is entitled to such allowance as may be prescribed. (6) The Government or Rajya Dharmika Parishat may, by notification, delegate any of its powers and functions under the provisions of this Act except the power to make rules to the Zilla Dharmika Parishat. 2[(7) In the absence of Chairman, the judicial member shall preside over the meeting.]2 (8) In the absence of nominated member of Zilla Dharmika Parishat, the remaining members shall constitute the Zilla Dharmika Parishat. (9) All the correspondence in respect of Zilla Dharmika Parishat shall be made by or to the Secretary, Zilla Dharmika Parishat including the power to sue or be sued.