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The successful applicant will head the Ram temple’s administrative management and oversee its day-to-day operations.According to the Trust’s notification, applications must be submitted by 4 pm on July 18. The recruitment follows the finalisation of eligibility criteria by a selection committee. As reported earlier, applicants must be graduates with at least 20 years’ experience in administration or finance. Candidates with prior temple management experience will be given preference, while applicants must also be followers of the Hindu faith.The development comes as the Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre, the Uttar Pradesh government and the Ayodhya Ram Mandir trust on petitions seeking an independent, court-monitored probe into the alleged misappropriation of Ram Temple donations. The apex court also directed the UP government’s Special investigation team (SIT) to file a status report and disclose its composition.The selected CEO will initially be appointed for a three-year term and will be required to reside in Ayodhya during the tenure. The committee has also decided to appoint a Secretary to assist with the recruitment process. Sources quoted by ANI said that the selection process is expected to be completed within the next month after shortlisted candidates are interviewed.The move assumes significance amid the ongoing controversy surrounding alleged embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which is being investigated by the SIT.Speaking on Sunday, Ram Mandir construction committee chairman Nripendra Misra clarified that the CEO would function as the administrative head of the temple’s management while remaining accountable to the Trust.”As the name suggests, the Chief Executive Officer will be the head of management. They will work under the Trust and oversee the management tasks. It depends on the Trust as to what kind of delegation of power they give to the CEO. Based on that delegation, the CEO will manage their staff,” Misra told ANI.He added, “Whatever the Trust decides is their matter, but believe me, any changes in sub-committees will follow the bylaws.”Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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They soon became a far bigger threat to native wildlife | World News Represetative image NEW DELHI: The Kerala high court on Monday allowed BJP councillor Sugathan R, who is under preventive detention under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA), to take his oath of office inside prison on July 14 at 11 am, Bar and Bench reported.Justice PV Kunhikrishnan observed that the democratic mandate of the electorate could not be defeated merely because an elected representative was under preventive detention.”Oath to be taken in 14.07.2026 at 11am inside the prison. Accredited media persons will be allowed inside to participate,” the judge said.According to Bar and Bench, the order came on a petition filed by Sugathan seeking directions to comply with an earlier High Court judgment requiring him to retake the oath as councillor of the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation.During the hearing, director general of prosecution T Asaf Ali argued that Sugathan could not be released solely for taking the oath since he was under preventive detention under KAAPA. Referring to Article 22(3) of the Constitution, he submitted that persons detained under preventive detention laws are excluded from the safeguards available to ordinary arrested persons under Article 22(1) and (2), Bar and Bench reported.The Court, however, stressed that the electorate had chosen Sugathan despite the criminal cases and allegations against him.”This person was elected despite all the cases against him, right? He has the mandate of the people. See whether the oath can be administered inside the prison. If necessary, I will implead the Superintendent of the Prison,” the judge remarked orally.The judge also said accredited media personnel should be allowed inside the prison during the swearing-in ceremony.”Allow some accredited media person inside the jail, because this is democratic process where they are taking oath, so people should also know what happens inside the oath taking place,” the judge stated orally.According to Bar and Bench, the case stems from a June 24 High Court judgment that declared the oath taken by Sugathan and several other councillors invalid after they swore allegiance in the name of various deities, political martyrs and movements instead of taking the oath in the manner prescribed under the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994.The Court had directed authorities to facilitate fresh oath-taking within four weeks while protecting the validity of the councillors’ official acts until the date of the judgment.While the other councillors retook their oaths, Sugathan was unable to do so after being detained under KAAPA on June 9 and lodged in Viyyur Central Prison, Bar and Bench reported.According to the petition, despite repeated representations to the State government and the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, no arrangements were made to enable him to take the oath. The Corporation later scheduled the ceremony for July 14 at its conference hall.Sugathan subsequently sought temporary release to attend the ceremony. The Judicial First Class Magistrate Court-II, Nedumangad granted him interim release from the evening of July 13 until the night of July 14 for the swearing-in ceremony. However, he argued that the interim bail alone would not secure his release because he continued to remain under preventive detention unless the State government granted permission, Bar and Bench reported.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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NEW DELHI: Bengal’s controversial Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Act, popularly dubbed the ‘Goonda Bill’, came into force after midnight on Monday. The Act empowers the BJP government with sweeping powers including preventive detention, property confiscation and the removal of suspected troublemakers from specific areas. The government says the law is aimed at tackling organised crime and anti-social activities, while the Opposition has criticised it as draconian and vulnerable to misuse.The West Bengal Assembly passed the Bill on June 29 and received the Governor’s assent soon afterwards. With its notification now in force, authorities can begin implementing its provisions across the state.The government says the legislation is designed to strengthen public safety, improve law and order and crack down on organised criminal networks, illegal mining, unauthorised sand extraction, wildlife-related offences and other activities that create fear or disrupt normal life.Why the controversyOne of the law’s most debated provisions allows the government to order preventive detention for up to one year if it believes a person’s activities pose a threat to public safety.The provision has drawn criticism from opposition parties and sections of civil society, which argue that it could be misused to detain political opponents or critics without trial. The BJP, however, has rejected those concerns, maintaining that the law contains safeguards against arbitrary action.Under the Act, every preventive detention order must be reviewed by an advisory board headed by a serving or former Calcutta High Court judge, along with two members qualified to become High Court judges. A detained person will also have the right to present a defence before the board.CM Suvendu defends the ActChief minister Suvendu Adhikari has previously defended the provision, saying it is intended to target habitual offenders rather than ordinary citizens.The legislation also empowers the state to confiscate the property of individuals accused under the Act by invoking relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Another key feature is the power to issue externment orders. District magistrates, police commissioners and senior police officers can direct a person to leave a particular area or even an entire district for up to one year if they believe the individual could disturb public order.The law further authorises police to prohibit certain individuals from entering specific areas and provides legal protection to government officials involved in implementing its provisions.Defending the legislation after it came into force, West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh said the government had introduced the law to deal with politically backed criminal elements that, according to him, had operated in the state for years.”The people of West Bengal are agitated and tired of the hooliganism they have had to witness for so many years now, especially since most of these thugs were politically connected. To curb this menace, we had to bring in a new law, and it will be strictly implemented… Common people who are still scared to speak out must come forward and file FIRs. The law will take its course,” he told news agency ANI.While introducing the Bill in the assembly last month, Adhikari had argued that similar laws already exist in several states and accused previous governments of failing to tackle political violence effectively.”Before this is implemented, let me point out that the previous government took no action. The people of Bengal have rejected you through EVM. You have managed to form an opposition, but it is not a strong one. This bill has already been introduced in several states under different names; Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand have implemented it,” he had said.The government has maintained that the Act is aimed solely at protecting public safety, maintaining law and order and preventing organised criminal activity, while opposition parties continue to argue that its wide-ranging powers require close scrutiny to prevent potential misuse.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosHealth Camp Horror? 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