Bihar's Crackdown on Unregistered Temples and Trusts

The Bihar government has mandated district magistrates to register all unregistered temples, mutts, and trusts, and submit details of their immovable assets to the Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts. This action aims to protect these properties from unauthorized claims, with stringent measures against illegal transactions.

The Bihar government has taken a decisive step to organize religious properties within the state. All district magistrates have been directed to register unregistered temples, mutts, and trusts and provide details of their immovable assets to the Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts (BSBRT).

Law Minister Nitin Nabin on Thursday confirmed the directive, highlighting the pivotal role of the BSBRT, which functions under the state's law department. He emphasized that priority registration and data submission are critical.

With approximately 2,512 unregistered temples and mutts occupying 4,321.64 acres, and a significant number of these in districts like Vaishali and Kaimur Bhabhua, the minister insists on compliance to prevent illegal transactions and protect these assets.

(With inputs from agencies.)