[COVID-19 Lockdown] In what manner can financial assistance be extended to Archakas? Karnataka HC asks state govt

In an order passed yesterday, the Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to consider extending financial assistance to Archakas (priests) who cannot be paid a regular salary as temples remain shut owing to the COVID-19 lockdown.

The Court passed the above direction while dealing with a plea praying for monetary aid to Archakas and temple servants of 'C' category temples in the state, as they were the most affected during the lockdown.