Act 14 of 1920

The Charitable and Religious Trusts Act, 1920

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

  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
  • Enacted 1920-03-20
  • 12 sections
SectionTitle
1 Short title and extent. Read
2 Interpretation. Read
3 Power to apply to the Court in respect of trusts of a charitable or religious nature. Read
4 Contents and verification of petition. Read
5 Procedure on petition. Read
6 Failure of trustee to comply with order under section 5 Read
7 Powers of trustee to apply for directions. Read
8 Costs of petition under this Act. Read
9 Savings. Read
10 Power of Courts as to costs in certain suits against trustees of charitable and religious trusts. Read
11 Provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure to apply. Read
12 Barring of appeals. Read
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