General powers of administration
Section 28 of the Official Trustees Act, 1913 deals with general powers of administration. The Official Trustee may, in addition to and not in derogation of any other powers of expenditure lawfully exercisable by him, incur expenditure-- (a) on such acts as may be necessary for the proper care and management of any property belonging to any trust administered by him; The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1914.
The Official Trustee may, in addition to and not in derogation of any other powers of expenditure lawfully exercisable by him, incur expenditure--
(a) on such acts as may be necessary for the proper care and management of any property belonging to any trust administered by him; and
(b) with the sanction of the High Court on such religious, charitable and other objects and on such improvements as may be reasonable and proper in the case of such property.
Section 28, The Official Trustees Act, 1913 (Act 2 of 1913).
Questions about Section 28
What does Section 28 of the Official Trustees Act deal with?
Section 28 of the Official Trustees Act is headed "General powers of administration". The Official Trustee may, in addition to and not in derogation of any other powers of expenditure lawfully exercisable by him, incur expenditure-- (a) on such acts as may be necessary for the proper care and management of any property belonging to any trust administered by him;
How do I find court cases under Section 28 of the Official Trustees 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: Official Trustees Act 1913 28, section 28 Official Trustees Act 1913, section 28 of the Official Trustees Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 28 of the Official Trustees Act come into force?
Section 28 of the Official Trustees Act, cited as Official Trustees Act 1913 28, came into force on 01 Apr 1914, having been enacted on 27 Feb 1913. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 30. Rules473 words
- 7. General powers and duties of Official Trustee236 words
- 19. Auditors to be appointed to examine Official Trustees‟s accounts, etc., and to report to Government195 words
- 32B. Special provision regarding certain Official Trustees affected by States‟ reorganisation192 words
- 11. Power of private trustees to appoint Official Trustee to be trustee of property186 words
- 32A. Saving182 words
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