hc prohibits use of temple funds in govt schemes
Shimla, Oct. 15 -- Himachal Pradesh high court on Tuesday issued an order prohibiting the use of donations made to Hindu temples for government schemes and unrelated public works.
The court further directed that the funds must be spent strictly for the propagation of Hindu religion and dharmic purposes.
"The funds donated to the Hindu temples cannot be diverted to or transmitted or donated to any welfare schemes of the Government or other similar purpose or activity unrelated to the temple or religion," the order further stated.
"Every rupee of temple funds must be used for the temple's religious purpose or dharmic charity. It cannot be treated like general revenue for the State or general public exchequer," read the order of Division Bench...
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