Powers and Obligations of Matha ‘Mahant’ and ‘Shebait’
The Powers and obligations of Mahant and Shebait are as follows:The powers of a Mahant and Shebait with respect to the management of Matha and the debutter property are quite large. So far the management and possession of the properties of a Matha is concerned it belongs to the Mahant. Similarly the Shebait enjoys extensive powers with respect to the management and possession of the debutter’s properties. The following powers of Mahant and Shebait are noteworthy: Image Source: openingtheseals.files.wordpress.com (1) Power over the Income of the Matha or Debutter Property: ADVERTISEMENTS: Both a Mahant and Shebait are under an obligation like a trustee not to spend any additional income from Matha or debutter property on himself but on the other hand to invest the same for the benefit of the…