An appeal can be made to the Akal Takht against a local congregation’s decision. Source – Sikhs.org
Article XXVI – Method of Adopting Gurmatta
(a) The Gurmatta can only be on a subject that affects the fundamental principles of Sikh religion and for their upholding, such as the questions affecting the maintenance of the status of the Gurus or the Guru Granth Sahib or
Article XXV – Method of Imposing Chastisement
(a) Any Sikh who has committed any default in the observance of the Sikh discipline should approach the nearby Sikh congregation and make a confession of his lapse standing before the congregation. (b) The congregation should then, in the holy
Article XXIV – Ceremony of Baptism or Initiation
a) Ambrosial baptism should be held at an exclusive place away from common human traffic. (b) At the place where ambrosial baptism is to be administered, the holy Guru Granth Sahib should be installed and ceremonially opened. Also present should
Article XXIII – Panth’s Status of Guruhood
The concept of service is not confined to fanning the congregation, service to and in the common kitchen-cum-eating house, etc. A Sikh’s entire life is a life of benevolent exertion. The most fruitful service is the service that secures the
Chapter XIII , Article XXII – Facets of Corporate Sikh Life
The essential facets of Panthic life are: (1) Guru Panth (the Panth’s Guru status); (2) The ceremony of ambrosial initiation; (3) The statute of chastisement for aberrations; (4) The statute of collective resolution; (5) The appeal against local decisions. Source-Sikhs.org