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<h3>1977 Correspondence</h3>
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This is to inform you that I, the undersigned, am the Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, and the world leader for all of its branches. I have appointed 18 direct representatives to manage different sectors of the world, and they are known as Governing Body Commissioners.
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[[Vanisource:770116 - Letter to Attorney General's Department written from Calcutta|770116 - Letter to Attorney General's Department written from Calcutta]]
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January 16, 1977

The Secretary
Attorney General's Department
Canberra, A.C.T. 2600
Australia

Dear Sir,

This is to inform you that I, the undersigned, am the Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, and the world leader for all of its branches. I have appointed 18 direct representatives to manage different sectors of the world, and they are known as Governing Body Commissioners.

I have appointed Bali Mardan dasa Adhikari (William Berke) as the Governing Body Commissioner for Australia. Mr. Berke is my direct agent in Australia and my official representative, and he has executive authority there in all matters.

Signed:

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami

Founder-Acarya

ACBS/rds
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