In the article "Patronage and priests” (Parsiana, January 21-February 6, 2025) on the lecture in Bombay by Prof (Dr) Almut Hintze, Professor of Zoroastrianism at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London when she spoke "On Patronage in the Zoroastrian Tradition,” it has been stated: "‘Sadly even scholars are not allowed to see the manuscripts at The K. R. Cama Oriental Institute (KRCOI),’ regretted Hintze, hoping the trustees would revise their policy.”
On behalf of the Institute I would like to clarify that the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has laid down clear rules and......