Hereditary First Trustee (Board Trustee of Nagore Dargah)
The First Trustee is a member of the (8 members) Board of Trustees as defined under the court-approved Dargah administrative framework. The position is hereditary within the Kalifa family and is held concurrently by the serving Kalifa. [16] [3] [17]
Major Roles and Duties
- Serves as the hereditary trustee on the Board of Trustees. [1]
- Participates in decision-making related to the administration of the Dargah.
- Shares equal voting rights with other trustees on matters concerning management,maintenance,and governance.
- Ensures that administrative activities comply with the approved scheme and legal requirements.
- Coordinates with other trustees regarding the upkeep of buildings,facilities,sanitation,and infrastructure.
- As the First Hereditary Trustee of the Nagore Dargah,he represents the institution in administrative and legal meetings and major events at the local,national,and international levels. [11] [12] [13]
- Oversees administrative arrangements during festivals,large gatherings,and public events. [7]
- Helps preserve the historical,cultural,and religious significance of the Dargah through supervisory responsibilities.
Although the Kalifa exercises spiritual authority,administrative decisions within the Dargah are collectively handled by the Board of Trustees,with the First Trustee serving as the hereditary head within that body. [17]
Spiritual Leadership and Administration
In the Nagore Dargah,the office of the Kalifa functions as the traditional and spiritual head of the shrine,presiding over religious rites,rituals,and ceremonies associated with the dargah’s heritage. [1] [2]
Administrative matters of the dargah,however,are overseen by the Managing Trustee,who is responsible for the day-to-day governance,financial administration,and implementation of decisions as defined under the court-approved scheme. [18] [19] [11]
