Section 5

Prohibition of use of funds of religious institutions for certain activities.

The Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988

  • Act 41 of 1988
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Home
About this Act

An Act to prevent the misuse of religious institutions for political and other purposes.

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    No religious institution or manager thereof shall use or allow the use of any funds or other properties belonging to, or under the control of, the institution for the benefit of any political party or for the purpose of any political activity or for the commission of any act which is punishable as an offence under any law.

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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