Khon Kaen, Villagers in Kranuan District, Khon Kaen Province, complained that an administrator of a government agency demanded 20,000 baht in exchange for certifying the condition of the temple. But after receiving the passport, 7 months have passed, but there has been no progress. Recently, the Governor of Khon Kaen ordered the establishment of a fact-finding committee. Villagers of Kham Half - Kham Charoen, Kranuan District, Khon Kaen Province Recorded while an executive of a government agency called to discuss with monks. Local leaders and villagers to certify the condition of Nimitrangsan Temple In October last year According to the criteria, it must be a temple built before 1941 and registered with the National Office of Buddhism. By this document as mentioned It has been certified as an old temple that has been surveyed. And it has the status of a temple according to Section 31 of the Sangha Act of 1962 and the 4th amendment of 2018, much to the surprise of the villagers. After pushing for 20-30 years but never got it because it overlapped with the forest area. Kham Charoen villagers gave information that this book did not come for free. But had to exchange 20,000 baht and another 3,000 baht for gas for the said executive secretary. that ran and surveyed as a team in advance The local leader was the person who contacted them. However, the certificate of condition of the temple It's just a passport. Because one of the criteria for requesting the Royal Wisungkhamsima is the land on which the temple is located. Must be owned by the temple If the temple location It is government land. There must be a letter granting permission to use the land to build a temple, so 23,000 baht is still not finished. More than 10,000 baht must be paid for surveying fees. After 7 months, the plot has not yet been formed. The process is stuck at the land office. and forest officials Without anyone explaining it to the villagers. The abbot of Wat Nimitrangsan said it was a misunderstanding. There has already been a discussion and agreement. The villagers revealed that if it is a legitimate temple, will receive financial support and restoring dilapidated religious places It is reported that the government agency coordinated with local leaders to conduct a proactive survey. Regarding the need to set up temples correctly, some villages said that they did not pay any operating fees. As for the cost of gas It's normal. Didn't take it into consideration. Some villages are in the process of coordinating. Most recently, the Governor of Khon Kaen Province There has been an order to set up a committee to examine the facts. by the said executive Will give evidence within next week. Currently still performing duties as usual. Source: Thai News Agency
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