Section38
Maharashtra Public Trusts Act

Explanation on reports of auditor or on complaint

In force Act 29 of 1950 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 29 of 1950 Ministry Govt of Maharashtra Enacted 14 Aug 1950 Cited by 2 provisions

Section 38 of Maharashtra Public Trusts Act deals with explanation on reports of auditor or on complaint. On receipt of a report of the auditor under section 34 [or of a report, if any, made by an officer authorized under section 37] [or on receipt of a complaint in respect of any trust] the Deputy or Assistant Charity Commissioner to whom the report is submitted [or complaint is made] shall require the The Act was enacted on 14 Aug 1950.

38.

Explanation on report of auditor 1[or on complaint].- On receipt of a report of the auditor under section 34 2[or of a report, if any, made by an officer authorized under section 37] 3[or on receipt of a complaint in respect of any trust] the Deputy or Assistant Charity Commissioner to whom the report is submitted 4[or complaint is made] shall require the trustee or any other person concerned to submit an explanation thereon within such period as he thinks fit.

Section 38, Maharashtra Public Trusts Act (Act 29 of 1950).

Cross-references

Extracted from the operative text of the enactments themselves. Every destination below exists in our corpus.

Questions about Section 38

What does Section 38 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act deal with?

Section 38 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act is headed "Explanation on reports of auditor or on complaint". 38. Explanation on report of auditor [or on complaint].- On receipt of a report of the auditor under section 34 [or of a report, if any, made by an officer authorized under section 37] [or on receipt of a complaint in respect of any trust] the Deputy or Assistant Charity Commissioner to whom the rep

How do I find court cases under Section 38 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 38, section 38 Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, section 38 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 38 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 34 (Auditor’s duty to prepare balance sheet and to report irregularities, etc), section 37 (Power of inspection and supervision), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was Section 38 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act enacted?

Section 38 of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, cited as Maharashtra Public Trusts Act 38, was enacted on 14 Aug 1950 as Act 29 of 1950. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 19 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.