Section 72

Petition to be discharged from trust.

The Indian Trust Act, 1882

  • Act 2 of 1882
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to define and amend the law relating to Private Trusts and Trustees.

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    Notwithstanding the provisions of section 11, every trustee may apply by petition to a principal Civil Court of original jurisdiction to be discharged from his office; and if the Court finds that there is sufficient reason for such discharge, it may discharge him accordingly, and direct his costs to be paid out of the trust-property. But where there is no such reason, the Court shall not discharge him, unless a proper person can be found to take his place

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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