Odisha Cabinet Amends Sri Jagannath Temple Act 1954, Paves Way For Land Settlement

“The land settlement process has been simplified. The temple managing committee, administrative officials and Collectors of respective districts could take decisions in this regard from now onwards. Thousands of families across the State had applied for the settlement of these lands. The latest decision by the Cabinet will be helpful for them,” said Jena.

Odisha Cabinet Amends Sri Jagannath Temple Act 1954, Paves Way For Land Settlement

In a historic move, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the Sri Jagannath Temple Act 1954, paving way for the immediate settlement of Jagannath land-related issues.

Earlier, people who had occupied or were in possession of temple land for long had approached the State government for the sale or transfer of the land.