Chamundi Temple Development Authority Act: Don’t take decisions without approval, directs HC Bench
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim order stating that permission from the Court must be obtained before taking any decision under Section 16 or 17 of the Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority Act, which was established for the management of the renowned Sri Chamundeshwari Temple atop Chamundi Hill in Mysuru.
While noted Supreme Court Advocate J. Sai Deepak appeared for the petitioner, Additional Advocate General (AAG) Devadas appeared for the State.
Posting the next hearing date to Nov. 11, 2024, the Bench instructed that the question must be considered whether the Chamundeshwari Temple Development Authority Act was implemented in violation of the Legislative Assembly Rules and in contravention of Articles 13, 25, 26 and 29 of the Constitution of India.
The AAG also submitted that the prevailing customs and traditions of the Temple shall not be modified or interfered with during the pendency of the petition. Moreover, the Court specified that permission must be obtained before making any decisions under Section 16 or 17 of the Development Authority Act.
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