Govt decision to audit temple accounts likely to create controversy in Karnataka


Bengaluru, Nov 17 (IANS): The Karnataka government's decision directing managements of more than 34,500 temples to submit audit reports within January 2022 is likely to create a controversy as none of the governments for the last two decades dared to question temple managements.

Muzarai, Wakf and Haj Minister Shashikala Jolle has warned that if accounts are not submitted within the stipulated time, stern action will be initiated against the officials concerned.

As many as 207 'A' grade, 139 'B' grade and 34,217 'C' grade temples come under the purview of the Muzarai department.

Among these, only the managements of Chamundeshwari temple of Mysuru, Siddalingeshwara temple of Yediyur, Ghati Subramanya in Chikkaballapur district and Banashankari temple of Bengaluru have submitted accounts every year.

Sources said that the managements of temples with very good revenue have not bothered to submit accounts to the government for two decades. Many temple managements have turned temple premises into commercial zones for revenues.

Since the temple managements are powerful and well connected, sources in the Muzarai department said that the decision will create a controversy and the government will face stiff resistance.

Jolle stated that accounts have not been verified for many years in temples. This raises suspicions among people regarding the management of temples and hence, the government has directed the officers to get the auditing done and submit an audit report to the government.

Considering that many temple managements have taken off the nameplates of the Muzarai department it has also been instructed to put up boards of the Muzarai department in all temples.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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  • Kudladaye..., Mangaluru

    Thu, Nov 18 2021

    When a govt demolishes old Hindu temple ,what the matter in asking for auditting temple accounts.

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  • pili, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 18 2021

    Bring PM cares also under Mujarai...

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  • KvKamath, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 18 2021

    Before invasion by mercenaries and robbers to this country, rulers of this country have not drawn money from the temple coffers . Kings and emperors have contributed for temples. During natural calamities ,there are instances of feeding the citizens from temples granary by the temples,mutts or government . In a democracy, governments irrespective of parties must adopt the same procedure as done by rulers, 2000 years ago. Jayalalitha handed over Palani Municipal administration to Palani temple . If the highest income generation temple of a city or village is handed over to regulate that village or city limit,the religious places may themselves declare their correct income to regulate not only those areas but also cap mushrooming of other threatening communities. Religious conversion and other troubling issues can be easily controlled .

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  • Af,,,, Mangaluru

    Thu, Nov 18 2021

    It is nothing but Lena Dena, When Yeddi was CM he is to donate crores of rupees to temples and mutt. Now Bommayee is taking back.

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  • Sma, Bengaluru

    Thu, Nov 18 2021

    Good decision.... All should follow the constitution Hope the govt will not make U turn like the demolition of religious structures on encroached and govt lands.. Hope hebri man will agree

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  • pili, Mangalore

    Thu, Nov 18 2021

    veeeeery gooood moooove

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Wed, Nov 17 2021

    Jossey, reasons are clearly explained in the concerned authorities statement. Dal meh kuch kala hai ! Like Swiss Bank destination for slashing unaccounted wealth and Rs 15 Lacs package for all. 2nd gift to follow soon.

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  • Deshbhakt, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 17 2021

    "none of the governments for the last two decades dared to question temple managements" Madamji, when the government ordered to inspect all Christian institutions to give details about their missionary activities, don't you know that too happened first time, none of previous governments asked for it ? How do you defend it ? Just because of Moral Police invaded some prayer centers ? If Christian institutions didn't have to hesitate to abide if they aren't guilty, so are temples - aren't they ?

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  • Vincy, Bangkok

    Wed, Nov 17 2021

    Now the problem is who will bell the Cat. This govt is interested in new things every month. They want to know what is happening in Masjid,Church and now in Temples. They know gold silver and money comes in but they want to know where it goes. Because Muzarai gives money to all the three every year or sometimes once in five years. I think the Lady is correct she need accounts.

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  • Rahul, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 17 2021

    To put curtains on biticon loot & divert the public from biticon loot.

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  • Sandy, INDIA

    Thu, Nov 18 2021

    As if u pray directly u too have priest mullah... they too take ur prayers to god dont speak rubbish. All have thier own belif. Infact govt should not involve in religious things.. they should involve in uniting rather misleading...

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  • Vincy, Bangkok

    Thu, Nov 18 2021

    Then Govt should not use tax payers money for any temple church or Masjid. Tax payers money should be used for only roads , schools, hospitals.

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  • Lloyd, DK/ UK

    Wed, Nov 17 2021

    Please don't anger the 'Pujari' (Priest). He is the go between God & Human. If he is upset he might not pass-on God's blessing's to you!

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Wed, Nov 17 2021

    @ Jossey Sir, As per Audit standards - the principle of prudence says - When in doubt.... Disclose....!!!!, so by this logic... the Minister now try to target & hijack... few Temples which are Controlled by management members who are their political opponents....!!!! Jokara's plan....to disqualify such temple management to bring Cheddi Dhooma's to indirectly promote one particular political party of choice.... All said & done... good time for CA's ....

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  • sanjay, Hebri

    Wed, Nov 17 2021

    no controversy....all religions instutions including that of minorities should be under govt control.

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  • Albert, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 17 2021

    100% correct!

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  • Deshbhakt, Mangalore

    Wed, Nov 17 2021

    Sanjay Hebri, Exactly. I also want that to happen. Like temple priests who keep 'Dakshine' for their self and have posh cars or Kilograms of gold as asset out of that Dakshine and have a decent salary too, same should happen with Christian priests and Mosque Mullas. Take all their income (that came from public offerings) and give them a salary. No discrimination. Secondly, as per Muzarai Act, there is a slab of approx. 1% 3% 5% or 15% tax on income subject to annual income of temples. Temples don't pay 35% tax but Churches and Mosque do. Hereafter, all religious institutions will pay 1 to 15% tax. Total transparency. Do you agree ?

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  • Veer, Nagpur

    Wed, Nov 17 2021

    This auditing applies to collection of funds for Ram Janbhoomi temple construction fund too?????……

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Thane

    Wed, Nov 17 2021

    Why only Temples ...

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  • Cynthia, Dk

    Thu, Nov 18 2021

    Then ???? You want your resorts also to be audited by the govt ? If so, tell me. I will talk to the officials jossey sir....

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