Section 36. Qualifications for Archaka

A person shall be qualified for being appointed as or for being an Archaka of a religious institution or endowment-
(a) if he has passed the Archaka Examination recognised by the Commissioner;
(b) if he is not disabled or suffering from any virulent and contagious disease;
(c) if he is able to recite vedic mantras and slokas relating to rituals with clarity and without any fault;
(d) if he possesses good conduct and character;
(e) if he is free from Sapthavyasanams:
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Explanation:- For purposes of this section, the expression "Sapthavyasanams" means gambling, addiction to intoxicating liquors and drugs, womanising, hunting, stealing, abusing others and jealousy.