Section 11
Section 11 of the Bodhgaya Temple Act 1949. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or in the rules framed thereunder, Hindus and Buddhists of every sect shall have access to the temple and the temple land for the purpose of worship or pindadan.
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or in the rules framed thereunder, Hindus and Buddhists of every sect shall have access to the temple and the temple land for the purpose of worship or pindadan. Provide that nothing in this Act shall entitle any person to perform animal sacrifice or to bring any alcoholic liqueur within the temple or on the temple land, or to enter the temple with shoes on.
(2) If any person contravenes the provisions of the proviso to sub-Section (1), he shall be punishable with fine not exceeding fifty rupees. Decision on dispute between Hindus and Buddhists
Section 11, The Bodhgaya Temple Act 1949 (Act 17 of 1949).
Questions about Section 11
How do I find court cases under Section 11 of the Bodhgaya Temple Act 1949?
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When was the Bodhgaya Temple Act 1949 enacted?
Bodhgaya Temple Act 1949 was enacted in 1949 as Act 17 of 1949. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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