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8. The rules, orders and directions made under section 6 and 7 hereof shall have the force of law. '
9 The Nidbi shall file audited accounts in the High Court annually. 10. No institution, property, funds or income of the Nidhi shall be taxed.
[3] તા. ૫-૬-૧૯૪૭ ના રોજ ઉદેપુરના રાજ્યના અવેજી વડાપ્રધાન મનહરસિંહજીની સહીથી શ્રી કેસરિયા ) તીર્થ સંબંધી જે જાહેરાત પ્રગટ કરવામાં આવી તે મૂળ અંગ્રેજી ભાષામાં નીચે મુજબ છે
COMMUNIQUE Dated Udaipur, the 5th June, 1947.
10338 No. 539/1--90-pol of 1947
On Vaishakh Bidi 1 Samwat 1990, the Dhyajadanda Commission was appointed by His Highness the Maharana Sahib Bahadur consisting of:
1. Raja Amar Singhji of Banera. 2. Mr. C. G. Chenvix Trench, 3. Mr. B. L. Bhattacharya.
and 4. Mr. R. M. Antani. The Commission made its report on 10th April, 1935. 2. The following facts have been found by the report:
A. Though originally a Digambari temple the shrine of Rakhabdeoji from
times immemorial is worshipped by Hindus including Bhils and lains of all sects.
B. Its properties and funds bave formed part of the Devasthan, vested
in the Maharana of Udaipur for the time being as Trustee and over which for two centuries he exercises all powers of management and
control including the right to permit ceremonies at the temple. C. The erection of a Dhyajadanda at the temple is an essential part of the ceremonies connected with :
(a) Pratishtha of an idol or Vedi in the temple.
(b) Jeeraodhar of any important part of the temple. D. The Dhvajadand is erected with ceremonies:
(a) Under circumstances mentioned in sub-clause C. b) When the Dhyajadanda falls down c) When the flag is toro and has to be replaced, On such an
occasion the ritual is performed at the foot of the staff in a Mandap and though the old Dhyajadanda is left standing the ceremony is in effect of erecting a Dhvajadanda.
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