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Section 57
Punishment To Person Who Derelicts Religious Duty
If any person does not perform the function which he or she is required to perform according to the deed of gift or endowment, stone inscription (sheelapatra) etc. of the Guthi and is thus guilty of dereliction of
religious duty (dharmalop), such a person shall be liable to a fine not exceeding Five Hundred Rupees, and such a person may be compelled to perform the functions according to the deed of gift or
endowment, stone inscription etc. of the Guthi. The Mahants, priests, trustees and other functionaries who are guilty of such dereliction may be dismissed and other persons may be appointed to replace
them.
religious duty (dharmalop), such a person shall be liable to a fine not exceeding Five Hundred Rupees, and such a person may be compelled to perform the functions according to the deed of gift or
endowment, stone inscription etc. of the Guthi. The Mahants, priests, trustees and other functionaries who are guilty of such dereliction may be dismissed and other persons may be appointed to replace
them.