[143] Now at that time the bhikkhus in charge of storing robe-cloth (cīvaranidāhakā bhikkhū) stored robe-cloth in a pavilion, at the root of a tree, under the eaves (nimbakosa), and in the open air. It was eaten by rats and by termites. They reported this matter to the Blessed One. "Bhikkhus, I allow the Saṅgha to appoint as a storeroom (bhaṇḍāgāra) whatever the Saṅgha wishes — a dwelling (vihāra), a half-gabled building (aḍḍhayoga), a long house (pāsāda), a flat-roofed building (hammiya), or a cave (guhā). And thus, bhikkhus, should it be appointed: a competent and capable bhikkhu should inform the Saṅgha:
'Venerable sirs, let the Saṅgha listen to me. If it is the right time for the Saṅgha, the Saṅgha should appoint the dwelling named so-and-so as a storeroom. This is the motion (ñatti).
'Venerable sirs, let the Saṅgha listen to me. The Saṅgha appoints the dwelling named so-and-so as a storeroom. Whichever venerable one approves of the appointment of the dwelling named so-and-so as a storeroom should remain silent; whoever does not approve should speak.
'The dwelling named so-and-so has been appointed by the Saṅgha as a storeroom. It is approved by the Saṅgha; therefore it is silent. Thus I hold it.'"
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.