PURI, Nov. 4 -- The Supreme Court on Monday directed Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) to appoint a permanent administrator of the managing committee while passing an interim judgement on Srimandir reforms.
A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra issued 22 directives and directed SJTA to come up with accommodation facility for 60,000 pilgrims. The apex court further directed Odisha government to set up a waste treatment plant in Puri, establish schools & colleges in collaboration with SJTA to promote Jagannath culture.
Speaking on the directives, Advocate General of Odisha, Ashok Parija said, "The top court's decision to appoint a permanent administrator of the managing committee was already suggested by the amicus curiae and men...