#Padmanabhaswamytemple Judgment
Here's what it says:
Q1. Who controls the temple now?
Ans: Administrative Committee on the guidance of the Advisory Committee.
[What is the extent of influence that Adv Com will ear on Admin Comm is not clear. Govt interference still possible]
Here's what it says:
Q1. Who controls the temple now?
Ans: Administrative Committee on the guidance of the Advisory Committee.
[What is the extent of influence that Adv Com will ear on Admin Comm is not clear. Govt interference still possible]
Q2: So whats the constitution of Admin.Comm?
Ans:
1. Dist. Judge;
2. Nominee of Sebayats;
3. Nominee of State Govt.
4. Nominee of Min. of Culture, Central Govt
5. Chief Tantri
[As you see, 3 out of 5 are from secular state side, which may again lead to mis-management like before]
Ans:
1. Dist. Judge;
2. Nominee of Sebayats;
3. Nominee of State Govt.
4. Nominee of Min. of Culture, Central Govt
5. Chief Tantri
[As you see, 3 out of 5 are from secular state side, which may again lead to mis-management like before]
Q3: What happens to the treasure?
Ans: The Administrative and Advisory Committees shall decide on it.
[Questions on opening of Vault B, utilization of treasure for secular purposes, displaying in museum, etc can be treated to be put in dustbin for foreseeable future]
Ans: The Administrative and Advisory Committees shall decide on it.
[Questions on opening of Vault B, utilization of treasure for secular purposes, displaying in museum, etc can be treated to be put in dustbin for foreseeable future]
Q4: What is the position of Royals in the temple now?
Ans: Their original status of primary care-takers of temple is restored. They resume their position as guardians of the temple. They control the Adv Comm while holding a position in Admin Comm, which is to be guided by former.
Ans: Their original status of primary care-takers of temple is restored. They resume their position as guardians of the temple. They control the Adv Comm while holding a position in Admin Comm, which is to be guided by former.
So on the whole, we are glad the role of Sebayats in Temple management is re-affirmed, notwithstanding d size of temple, wealth, other considerations. This means that where a set of devotees are managing a Hindu temple, Govt cannot take away their rights under any circumstances.
It was expected of the SC to adjudicate on Arguments made in relation to rights granted by COI under Art. 25, 26. But the SC did not get into it, on the ground that these were fresh arguments & parties to the main matter hadn't taken these contentions earlier before HC.
We shall endeavor to make our case on Deity's rights u/Art 21, rights of devotees u/ Art 25, 26 etc before the 9-judge bench of SC. If we succeed, it will be open for the Sebayats of #Padmanabhaswamytemple to seek modification of Admin. Comm in the light of 9-judge bench order.
