Supreme Court Probes Management of Historic Chandi Devi Temple

The Supreme Court has directed the Uttarakhand High Court to decide on a plea from a 'sevayat' of Haridwar's Maa Chandi Devi Temple, seeking a stay on an order for the Badri Kedar Temple Committee to appoint a receiver for temple management. Accusations include alleged mismanagement and misappropriation of donations.

The Supreme Court has mandated the Uttarakhand High Court to prioritize a plea from a 'sevayat' at the Maa Chandi Devi Temple in Haridwar. The plea objects to the Badri Kedar Temple Committee's appointment of a receiver to manage temple operations amid allegations of mismanagement.

A bench including Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and S V N Bhatti instructed the Haridwar district magistrate to produce a comprehensive report addressing these concerns. The review should encompass feedback from multiple parties to form a holistic understanding of the temple's current management issues.

The Supreme Court has emphasized the necessity for a permanent solution to the management dispute and instructed the High Court for expedited processing, cautioning against prolonged deliberations. This direction arises amidst claims of arbitrary decision-making and inadequate evidence presented by the temple's current custodians.

(With inputs from agencies.)