Top court forms panel to manage Mathura's Banke Bihari temple, stays UP's plan
Apart from four nominated Goswami representatives, no other Goswami or Sevayat will be allowed to interfere in management, though they may perform worship and offer prasad.Committee members include a serving district or civil judge of Mathura, the district magistrate, SSP, municipal commissioner, vice-chairman of the Mathura-Vrindavan Development Authority, a renowned architect, an ASI representative, and two members each from both Goswami groups. - EndsMust Watch
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