Will Not Allow Pilferage of Offerings: Supreme Court on ‘Siphoning’ of Donations at Banke Bihari Temple
The court ordered a transparent donation system after allegations that crores of rupees were siphoned off from temple funds.
- On Tuesday, the Supreme Court directed that all donations to the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan must be deposited directly into the temple treasury through official online channels or physical donation boxes.
- Chief Justice Surya Kant led the bench in issuing this mandate after reviewing a status report detailing instances where devotees were obstructed from donation boxes, with funds allegedly diverted by sevayats.
- Senior advocate Maninder Singh presented photographs to the court demonstrating serious issues, including individuals collecting cash from the "golak" in polythene bags, prompting the court to demand a transparent mechanism.
- The court stipulated that sevayats cannot retain contributions, as the deity holds primary rights; any future property acquisitions using temple funds now require explicit Supreme Court approval.
- Development plans for the shrine require 5.5 acres of land; nearly half an acre has been acquired, though the Supreme Court remains involved in overseeing infrastructure and financial management efforts.
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'Every penny must reach temple treasury': SC on Banke Bihari donations
The Supreme Court has issued a directive for the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, mandating that all donations must be deposited into official donation boxes or the online temple treasury. This comes amidst serious allegations of sevayats siphoning off funds and obstructing online donation methods, highlighting the need for a transparent mechanism in temple management.
Wont allow pilferage of offerings: SC on siphoning of donations at Banke Bihari Temple - The Tribune
Taking exception to allegations of embezzlement of donations at the Shri Banke Bihari Temple at Vrindavan, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that every penny donated must land in donation boxes or online into the temple treasury.
Donations must go to deity first: Supreme Court to Banke Bihari temple sewayats
The bench comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said this after perusing a status report furnished by the Committee, which was formed in its direction to look after temple management in August last year.
Won't allow theft of offerings: SC on 'siphoning' of donations at Vrindavan's Banke Bihari temple
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) Taking a strong view of allegations of siphoning of donations at the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that every penny donated must land in donation boxes or online into the temple treasury. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and justices […]
Will not allow pilferage of offerings: Supreme Court on ‘siphoning’ of donations at Banke Bihari Temple
“...we accordingly direct that every penny of donation must come to the donation boxes or online temple treasury and any impediment created by ‘sevayats’ or anyone else shall be viewed very seriously,” the Supreme Court said
Banke Bihari Temple Funds: SC Orders Audit Trail, Warns Against Donation Diversion
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The Supreme Court has issued important directions regarding donations made by devotees at Vrindavan’s Banke Bihari Temple, stressing that every rupee donated must first be deposited in the temple treasury.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">The court said donations should reach the temple account directly through its official online channels or donation boxes.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">The Supreme Court made it clear that t…
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