Odisha Government Issues New Rules for Settlement of Jagannath Temple Land

The Odisha government has formally released a set of rules aimed at streamlining the settlement of land matters linked to the Jagannath Temple in Puri. The notification outlines procedures that stakeholders must follow to resolve ownership and usage issues concerning temple property. Officials said the guidelines are intended to bring clarity and reduce disputes over the sacred site's surrounding lands. The move reflects the state’s effort to manage religious heritage sites with a clear administrative framework. No further details on implementation timelines were disclosed in the announcement.