The Charitable and Religious Trusts Act, 1920
Central Act · Act 14 of 192012 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to provide more effectual control over the administration of Charitable and Religious Trusts. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 14 of 1920 |
| Year | 1920 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 12 |
| Subjects | family |
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- Section 1 Short title and extent.
- Section 2 Interpretation.
- Section 3 Power to apply to the Court in respect of trusts of a charitable or religious nature.
- Section 4 Contents and verification of petition.
- Section 5 Procedure on petition.
- Section 6 Failure of trustee to comply with order under section 5
- Section 7 Powers of trustee to apply for directions.
- Section 8 Costs of petition under this Act.
- Section 9 Savings.
- Section 10 Power of Courts as to costs in certain suits against trustees of charitable and religious trusts.
- Section 11 Provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure to apply.
- Section 12 Barring of appeals.
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