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The Religious Societies Act, 1880

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An Act to confer certain powers on Religious Societies.

Act number
1 of 1880
Ministry
Ministry of Law and Justice
Department
Legislative Department
Enacted
9 Oct 1880
In force from
9 Oct 1880

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

9 sections

  1. Section 1Short title.
  2. Section 2Appointment of new trustee in cases not otherwise provided for.
  3. Section 3Appointment under section 2 to be recorded in a memorandum under the hand of the chairman of the meeting.
  4. Section 4Property to vest in new trustees without conveyance.
  5. Section 5Saving of existing modes of appointment and conveyance.
  6. Section 6Provision for dissolution of societies and adjustment of their affairs.
  7. Section 7Upon a dissolution no member to receive profit.
  8. Section 8Saving of certain provisions of instruments.
  9. Section 9Questions may be submitted to High Court.