Patna High Court Orders Takht Shri Harmandir Elections

SDO and City SP to oversee process, completion expected within 3 months

Key Points:

• Patna High Court directs election for Takht Shri Harmandir Management Committee

• SDO and City SP of Patna City to oversee the election process

• Both parties agree to complete elections within three months

JAMSHEDPUR – The Patna High Court has mandated elections for the Takht Shri Harmandir Management Committee, to be overseen by local officials.

Justice Rajiv Rai issued the directive through a single bench order.

The decision follows an agreement between the petitioner and respondent parties.

Moreover, the court-mandated meeting on September 15 led to this consensus.

Both parties submitted affidavits confirming their agreement to the court.

The election process includes preparing the final voter list and candidate nominations.

Furthermore, the entire process is expected to be completed within three months.

This development has sparked increased activity among potential candidates.

Kulwinder Singh, National Convener of Rashtriya Sanatan Sikh Sabha, welcomed the decision.

He expressed hope for a new management committee to take charge in the new year.

Meanwhile, the court has scheduled the next hearing for January 20, 2025.

The SDO and City SP of Patna City will play crucial roles in overseeing the elections.

Their involvement aims to ensure a fair and transparent election process.

The agreement marks a significant step towards resolving the management committee issue.

Petitioner Mahendra Pal Singh Dhillon is a former General Secretary of the committee.

On the other hand, respondent Sardar Indrajit Singh is the current General Secretary.

Their cooperation in reaching an agreement has paved the way for elections.

The court’s decision is expected to bring stability to the committee’s management.

Stakeholders are now focused on preparing for the upcoming election process.

The outcome of these elections could shape the future direction of the committee.