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The Charitable and Religious Trusts Act, 1920

Central

An Act to provide more effectual control over the administration of Charitable and Religious Trusts.

Act number
14 of 1920
Ministry
Ministry of Law and Justice
Department
Legislative Department
Enacted
20 Mar 1920
In force from
20 Mar 1920

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.

12 sections

  1. Section 1Short title and extent.
  2. Section 2Interpretation.
  3. Section 3Power to apply to the Court in respect of trusts of a charitable or religious nature.
  4. Section 4Contents and verification of petition.
  5. Section 5Procedure on petition.
  6. Section 6Failure of trustee to comply with order under section 5
  7. Section 7Powers of trustee to apply for directions.
  8. Section 8Costs of petition under this Act.
  9. Section 9Savings.
  10. Section 10Power of Courts as to costs in certain suits against trustees of charitable and religious trusts.
  11. Section 11Provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure to apply.
  12. Section 12Barring of appeals.