Subject to the provisions of this Act, and of any bye-laws made thereunder, it shall be the duty of the Board,––
(1) to arrange for the proper performance of worship at the Shrine ;
(2) to provide facilities for the proper performance of worship by the pilgrims ;
(3) to make arrangements for the safe custody of the funds, valuable security and jewellery and for the preservation of the Shrine Fund ;
(4) to undertake for the benefit of worshippers and pilgrims––
(a) the construction of buildings for their accommodation ;
(b) the construction of sanitary work ; and
(c) the improvement of means of communication ;
(5) to undertake the developmental activities concerning the area of the Shrine and its surroundings ;
(6) to make suitable arrangements for the imparting of religious instructions and general education ;
(7) to make provision of medical relief for worshippers and pilgrims ;
(8) to make provision for the payment of suitable emoluments to the salaried staff ;
(9) to do all such things as may be incidental and conducive to the efficient management, maintenance and administration of the Shrine and the Shrine Fund and the convenience of the pilgrims.
(1) to arrange for the proper performance of worship at the Shrine ;
(2) to provide facilities for the proper performance of worship by the pilgrims ;
(3) to make arrangements for the safe custody of the funds, valuable security and jewellery and for the preservation of the Shrine Fund ;
(4) to undertake for the benefit of worshippers and pilgrims––
(a) the construction of buildings for their accommodation ;
(b) the construction of sanitary work ; and
(c) the improvement of means of communication ;
(5) to undertake the developmental activities concerning the area of the Shrine and its surroundings ;
(6) to make suitable arrangements for the imparting of religious instructions and general education ;
(7) to make provision of medical relief for worshippers and pilgrims ;
(8) to make provision for the payment of suitable emoluments to the salaried staff ;
(9) to do all such things as may be incidental and conducive to the efficient management, maintenance and administration of the Shrine and the Shrine Fund and the convenience of the pilgrims.
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Section 1 · Short title and commencement.Section 2 · Act to over-ride other laws.Section 3 · Definitions.Section 4 · Vesting of Shrine Fund.Section 5 · The Board.Section 6 · Incorporation.Section 7 · Term of office of the members.Section 8 · Disqualifications for member-ship of Board.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 15 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.