The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Chief Administrator, the District Judge and the Puri district Collector and SP would accompany the Supreme Court-appointed Amicus Curiae Ranjit Kumar during his visit to the Shreemandir at 8 am on February 23.
After darshan of of deities, Kumar will hold talks with the Temple Managing Committee, Gajapati Maharaja, Chatisanijog and other stakeholders of the temple same day.
SJTA Chief Administrator Pradipta Mohapatra informed this here on Wednesday. “The Amicus Curiae has wanted especially me and the District Judge to be present with him in every meeting,” said Mohapatra.
Mohapatra also said that they held talks with Counsel Priya Morani on Wednesday and handed over some documents. The rest documents would be sent to her by email to submit before the Amicus Curiae before hearing. He said that discussions were also made with her on various subjects, including October 3 Puri violence and delay of rituals by servitors on December 28.
Mohapatra further stated that the Temple Managing Committee and The State Government in conference have already submitted affidavits on most of the 12-chatter reform measures. Regarding hereditary rights of servitors and Annadan Atika, the committee would submit its affidavits before the SC Bench on February 27 on which day the Bench would make a hearing, informed Mohapatra.