Section 25: Provisions of the Act not to apply to certain properties held in trust.

The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976Central Act · Act 13 of 1976

Nothing contained in this Act shall apply in relation to any property held by a trust or an institution created or established wholly for public, religious or charitable purposes if--

(i) such property has been so held by such trust or institution from a date prior to the commencement of this Act; or

(ii) such property is wholly traceable to any property held by such trust or institution prior to the commencement of this Act.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act, 1976
Section	25
Marginal note	Provisions of the Act not to apply to certain properties held in trust.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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