Ram Mandir Trust sets criteria for CEO post, applications open till July 18
New Delhi, July 11
The committee constituted to oversee the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir met in the national capital on Friday and finalised the eligibility criteria for the post.
According to sources, applicants must be graduates with a minimum of 20 years of experience in administration or finance. Candidates with prior experience in temple management will be given preference. The applicant must also be a follower of the Hindu faith.
Applications for the CEO post can be submitted until July 18. A dedicated email ID is being created to receive applications. Once the applications are received, the committee will interact with shortlisted candidates before making the final selection.
The CEO will initially be appointed for a three-year term and will be required to reside in Ayodhya during the tenure.
The committee has also decided to appoint a Secretary to assist in carrying out the selection process smoothly.
Efforts are underway to complete the appointment process within the next one month, sources said.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is set to hear petitions seeking an independent probe into the alleged financial irregularities of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya on July 13.
The petitions are listed for hearing before a bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana.
Mahant Dinendra Das Maharaj, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Trust, has refuted the reports that the trust has blocked the VIP darshan pass IDs of Champat Rai, Anil Mishra, and Gopal Rao and confirmed that passes are indeed being issued using Champat Rai's ID.
"There is no issue as of now. This is still in place. I have no details otherwise; the existing system still continues," he said.
Earlier on Thursday, Dinendra Das reiterated his complete faith in the Uttar Pradesh police and administration.
His statement came as the Ayodhya Police initiated custodial interrogation of Anukalp Mishra, one of the three primary accused in the case.
Speaking to ANI, Mahant Dinendra Das dismissed concerns regarding the security and management of donations, asserting that operations remain unaffected.
"We have faith in Ram Lalla, and the Chief Minister and the administration are fully aware and involved. We have full faith in the police; they are performing their duty. They will catch the thieves in every way and will also punish them," he stated.
The alleged embezzlement has triggered a heated political row in Uttar Pradesh, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) continuing its probe into the irregularities.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see this moving forward! But I'm concerned about the "follower of Hindu faith" requirement - does that exclude people who might be excellent administrators but from other faiths? Jai Shree Ram but let's be inclusive in management.
20 years experience? That's too much. Young dynamic leaders can bring fresh ideas. And what about the financial irregularities allegations? The SIT should finish its probe before any appointment. Don't want another "trust crisis" like in Tirupati.
भगवान राम के मंदिर के लिए सबसे अच्छा CEO चाहिए! 🙏 Experience with temple management is smart. But why is the Supreme Court hearing about financial irregularities? Trust needs to be 100% clean. Champat Rai's VIP pass controversy also needs clarity.
Happy to see progress but worried about the timing. With elections coming up, hope this isn't just political drama. The CEO should be from Ayodhya or at least UP - local people understand the sentiment better. And please no more controversies!
The requirement to reside in Ayodhya is actually very good - shows commitment. But 3-year term is too short for such a massive project. Should be at least 5 years. Also, why is the selection only through email? Should have open interviews.
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