Public trust not void on failure of specific object or society, etc. ceasing to exist

Q: When was Section 13 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act enacted?

Section 13 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, cited as Maharashtra Public Trusts Act 13, was enacted on 14 Aug 1950 as Act 29 of 1950. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force Act 29 of 1950 As on 24 Oct 2026

Act 29 of 1950 Ministry Govt of Maharashtra Enacted 14 Aug 1950 Cited by 1 provision

Section 13 of Maharashtra Public Trusts Act deals with public trust not void on failure of specific object or society, etc. ceasing to exist. If any public trust is created for a specific object of a charitable or religious nature or for the benefit of a society or institution constituted for charitable or religious purpose, such trust shall not be deemed to be void only on the ground- (a) that the performance of the specific object for w The Act was enacted on 14 Aug 1950.

If any public trust is created for a specific object of a charitable or religious nature or for the benefit of a society or institution constituted for charitable or religious purpose, such trust shall not be deemed to be void only on the ground-
(a) that the performance of the specific object for which the trust was created has become impossible or impracticable, or
(b) that the society or institution does not exist or has ceased to exist, notwithstanding the fact that there was no intent for the appropriation of the trust property for a general charitable or religious purpose.
Section 13, Maharashtra Public Trusts Act (Act 29 of 1950).

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Questions about Section 13

What does Section 13 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act deal with?

Section 13 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act is headed "Public trust not void on failure of specific object or society, etc. ceasing to exist". If any public trust is created for a specific object of a charitable or religious nature or for the benefit of a society or institution constituted for charitable or religious purpose, such trust shall not be deemed to be void only on the ground- (a) that the performance of the specific object for w

How do I find court cases under Section 13 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Maharashtra Public Trusts Act 13, section 13 Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, section 13 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 13 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was Section 13 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act enacted?

Section 13 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, cited as Maharashtra Public Trusts Act 13, was enacted on 14 Aug 1950 as Act 29 of 1950. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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