Baba Hathiram ji Mutt under Endowments scanner

Department official visits Mutt; inspects strong room and bank lockers

The official did not make physical verification of contents of lockers

TIRUPATI, August 29, 2009 (Special Correspondent): The controversy over the ‘mysterious’ disappearance of a bag supposed to contain ornaments worth Rs. 20 crore belonging to the Sri Hathiramji Mutt here took an interesting turn on Friday. The Hathiramji Mutt is the erstwhile custodian of the Tirumala temple prior to the passing of the A.P. Endowments Act in 1933.

Regional Joint Commissioner (RJC), Endowments, N. Vijayakumar began a detailed inquiry into the alleged disappearance. His inspection followed instructions from Endowments Commissioner Sundar Kumar for a thorough verification of all the issues raised in the media during the last two days. The Joint Commissioner visited the Mutt and found that the seal on the lock of the Mutt’s strong room was intact.

Visits bank branches: He later went to the SBI’s branches in Tirupati and Chandragiri where some jewellery and ornaments belonging to the Mutt were being kept in safe deposit lockers for several decades in line with court orders. Mr. Vijaykumar said he did not make a physical verification of the contents of the lockers as he had no authority.

He, however, took a look at the boxes in the lockers and reportedly found them intact. The boxes are lying in the lockers of SBI’s Chandragiri branch since 1966, while those in the Tirupati branch are there since 1971. He said unless the District Court issued permission, the boxes cannot be opened and their contents verified .

The Joint Commissioner dispatched a report on his findings which are expected to be tabled in the legislature which witnessed a heated debate on the alleged scams rocking the TTD. (With thanks from "The Hindu")
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Padam Shri Ram Singh Ji Bhanawat memorial function at Phool Umri on August 15, 2009

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Honor of Goaar Students in Delhi on August 20, 09

Honor of a talented Goaar Student (Savita daughter of Shri Veer Singh of Badarpur, who secured 62 percent marks in Xth standard) in a "Banjara Protsahan Samaroh" organized by All India Banjara Seva Sangh (Delhi Pradesh) on August 20, 2009 at Delhi.

Honor of a talented Goaar Student (Natasha daughter of Shri Raj Kumar of Sultanpur Malkan, who secured 50 percent marks in Xth standard) in a "Banjara Protsahan Samaroh" organized by All India Banjara Seva Sangh (Delhi Pradesh) on August 20, 2009 at Delhi.

Honor of a talented Goaar Student (Pooja daughter of Shri Anand Kumar of Andhariya Mood, who secured 44 percent marks in Xth standard) in a "Banjara Protsahan Samaroh" organized by All India Banjara Seva Sangh (Delhi Pradesh) on August 20, 2009 at Delhi.

Shri Prakash Rathore honoring a talented Goaar Student in a "Banjara Protsahan Samaroh" organized by All India Banjara Seva Sangh (Delhi Pradesh) on August 20, 2009 at Delhi.

Shri Mukesh Sabana (President, AIBSS Youth Wing) honoring a talented Goaar Student (Pinki daughter of Shri Hukum Chand of Najafgarh) in a "Banjara Protsahan Samaroh" organized by All India Banjara Seva Sangh (Delhi Pradesh) on August 20, 2009 at Delhi.

Honor of a talented Goaar Student (Manish Kumar Son of Shri Shiv Kumar of Kheda Khurd, who secured 83 percent marks in XII standard) in a "Banjara Protsahan Samaroh" organized by All India Banjara Seva Sangh (Delhi Pradesh) on August 20, 2009 at Delhi.

Honor of a talented Goaar Student (Vipin Kumar Son of Shri Raj Kumar of Shaikh Sarai) in a "Banjara Protsahan Samaroh" organized by All India Banjara Seva Sangh (Delhi Pradesh) on August 20, 2009 at Delhi.

Honor of a talented Goaar Student in a "Banjara Protsahan Samaroh" organized by All India Banjara Seva Sangh (Delhi Pradesh) on August 20, 2009 at Delhi.

A scene of stage of "Banjara Protsahan Samaroh" organized by All India Banjara Seva Sangh (Delhi Pradesh) on August 20, 2009 at Delhi.

A scene of gathering at "Banjara Protsahan Samaroh" organized by All India Banjara Seva Sangh (Delhi Pradesh) on August 20, 2009 at Delhi.

A scene of gathering at "Banjara Protsahan Samaroh" organized by All India Banjara Seva Sangh (Delhi Pradesh) on August 20, 2009 at Delhi.

Dear KAMAL JI,
NAMASTE!

Kaafi dinon baad aapko mail kar raha hoo, iske liye aapse mafi chahta hoon. Aap kaise hain? I hope ki aap sab bohot acche honge. Pichhle dinon (August 20, 2009 Ko) Delhi mein ek programme kiya gaya tha, jo ki ALL INDIA BANJARA SEVA SANGH (DELHI) YOUTH Wing ki taraf se tha. Ye programme 10th, 12th ke pass students ko appreciate karne ke liye tha jiski mein aapko report bhej raha hoon.

Kamal Rathore, New Delhi
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