Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Mandals Told To Register Permanently

The Office of the Joint Charity Commissioner in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has asked all public Ganeshotsav and Durga Utsav mandals to obtain permanent registration.

This move is aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in the management of donations and assets received during the festivals.

Every year, numerous applications are submitted for permission to collect donations under the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950.

However, mandals with permanent registration under the Societies Registration Act do not need to seek separate permission annually.

Permanent registration simplifies the management of donations, goods, and valuable assets, including gold and silver, in a transparent manner.

This helps maintain discipline and accountability in the administration of the mandals.

The Joint Charity Commissioner's office has urged all public Ganeshotsav and Durga Utsav mandals to obtain permanent registration through a press release.

The decision is expected to bring more transparency and accountability to the functioning of these mandals.

The Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950, regulates the functioning of public trusts in the state, including those managing festivals like Ganeshotsav and Durga Utsav.

The Act requires public trusts to register with the Charity Commissioner's office and follow certain guidelines.

The registration process involves submitting documents and information about the trust, its objectives, and its management.

Once registered, the trust is required to file annual returns and comply with the provisions of the Act.

The move to encourage permanent registration is seen as a step towards ensuring that public trusts, including festival mandals, operate in a transparent and accountable manner.

This will help build trust among the public and donors, and ensure that the funds collected are utilized for the intended purposes.

In the long run, this decision is expected to contribute to the overall development of the region by promoting transparency and accountability in the functioning of public trusts and festival mandals.