Court Calls for Temple Transformation: Jharkhand High Court Orders Beautification and Safety Improvements

The Jharkhand High Court has directed local authorities to propose beautification plans for the Maa Chinnamastika Temple in Rajrappa. The court emphasized improved safety near the Bhairavi River, where several devotees have drowned. It also questioned the involvement of Central Coalfields Limited in community development efforts. A follow-up hearing is set for April.

The Jharkhand High Court has mandated tourism secretary Mukesh Kumar and Ramgarh Deputy Commissioner Faiz Aq Ahmed Mumtaz to conduct a survey of Maa Chinnamastika Temple in Rajrappa.

The court's decision comes in response to a petition concerning non-compliance with previous beautification orders for the temple premises. The court emphasized enhancing safety around the Bhairavi River, where several unfortunate drowning incidents have occurred.

Additionally, the court queried the role of Central Coalfields Limited in contributing to the temple's development under its corporate social responsibility initiatives. A comprehensive hearing is planned for April 24.