Evidence card
Devasthan Certificate No. 144/1966
Foundational public trust registration record establishing formal custodial continuity.
Heritage Dossier
Documented Heritage & Legal Truth / ऐतिहासिक अभिलेख एवं कानूनी सत्य
Certified revenue settlements, State Archives records, and Devasthan department orders establishing the inviolable public-trust status of Shri Mahakaaleshwar Mandir since the Mewar State era.
Download Archival Dossier / अभिलेख देखेंLegal-Documentary Chronology
Verified milestones of trust continuity and public representation
A concise sequence of official records and petition activity presented for rapid verification and historical clarity.
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1924–1925 · Mewar State Era
Fehrist Misal and Settlement Commissioner Tazbeez records
Fehrist Misal records (Samvat 1982) and Settlement Commissioner Tazbeez formally document the presence of Nath Sampraday ascetics and the public-trust nature of temple lands.
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03-03-1937
Mahkamahas Order No. 6882/764 confirms Sarvajanik status
By order no. 6882/764, the Mewar State Registrar confirms the Sarvajanik (Public Trust) character and rejects private hereditary claims over temple estate lands.
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01-07-1966
Devasthan Vibhag Certificate No. 144 registration
Formal registration is recorded under the Rajasthan Public Trusts Act, 1959. The Deity Shri Mahakaleshwarji is entered as sole owner, with Mahant Narayan Nath Ji as registered Trustee.
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2012 Revenue Jamabandi
Khasra No. 42 land entry in the Deity's name
Revenue records document 3.8500 hectares (approx. 18 Bighas) under Khasra No. 42 in the name of the Deity (Raj Sarkar - Mandir Murti Shri Mahakaleshwarji).
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2020–Present
Global and constitutional petition phase
Formal representations are submitted before the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) under Article 335, alongside heritage preservation appeals to UNESCO against illegal encroachments.
Records archive
Documentary evidence index
A concise evidentiary overview of core trust and heritage records, presented for source-based public understanding and institutional transparency.
Archive register: four key documentary pillars
Evidence card
Revenue Record (Khasra 42)
Official title entry showing the Deity as perpetual minor owner and occupant.
Evidence card
Mewar State Archival Entries
Certified historical proofs dated to 1924–1925 within state archival documentation.
Evidence card
National Tribal Commission (NCST) Dossier
Institutional filings documenting the 300-year indigenous Bheel Nath tradition.
Public Interest Clarifications
Heritage FAQ
Concise responses to common documentary and trust-related questions.
Which core records are cited for the heritage claim?
The documentation references the Revenue Settlement Khasra No. 42 and the 1966 Public Trust Registration Certificate as named baseline records, alongside related archival entries used for context and continuity.
Why is the 1966 Registration Certificate conclusive?
Under Section 17 of the Rajasthan Public Trusts Act, 1959, Certificate No. 144 is the original legal registration of the temple estate, establishing the Deity as the sole owner and making the land legally inalienable.
What is the international heritage petition?
Devotees and preservation advocates are petitioning UNESCO and international cultural watchdogs to protect the historic site, sacred dhuni, and math structures from illegal commercial demolition.
How is documentary material presented for public review?
Materials are shown in an evidence-first format with source labels, document dates, and short context notes so readers can distinguish primary records, certified references, and explanatory summaries during public review.
How can supporters verify updates without relying on unverified claims?
Follow official trust notices where each update is tied to named records such as Revenue Settlement Khasra No. 42, the 1966 Public Trust Registration Certificate, and relevant UNESCO representation references with clear scope statements.