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Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, the Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), has released a set of five important rules for all officials and staff to adhere to as an important step to enhance the management of the Srimandir.
The five directives are as follows:
- Prohibition of Intoxicants: All officers and employees of the Srimandir administration are strictly prohibited from consuming alcohol, tobacco (gutkha), or any other intoxicating substances during their duty hours.
- Monthly Work Review: The performance of the administration will be reviewed at the senior officer level every third Friday of the month.
- Asset Declaration: All officers and employees are required to submit their asset declarations for the year 2024 by January 31. Failure to submit the declaration will result in the withholding of increments, promotions, rewards, or any financial incentives.
- Dress Code: Every Friday, all officers and employees must report to work wearing handloom clothes. This requirement will not apply to those in uniform.
- Mobile Phone Restrictions: There will be restrictions on the use of mobile phones by officials and employees within the temple premises to ensure a focused work environment.
Dr. Padhee claims that the goal of these actions is to improve the Srimandir administration’s accountability and efficiency. The Chief Administrator emphasized that these actions are necessary to maintain the temple’s holiness and ensure that its activities run smoothly.