Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959 [A11-YJ9]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 14 March 1959.

Dates: made 14 March 1959; in force 14 March 1959; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band A.

Jurisdiction: Tamil Nadu [IN-TN]. Made by the Legislature of Tamil Nadu.

Synthetic. The words of this Act are generated by the register; its title, number and year are real.

Cite: Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959, Tamil Nadu Act 22 of 1959 [A11-YJ9]. Machine: A11-YJ9.

Sections (15)

Chapter I. PRELIMINARY

Chapter II. REGISTRAR GENERAL

Chapter III. OFFENCES AND PENALTIES

Chapter IV. MISCELLANEOUS

Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement [S2F-6HZ]

Section 2. Definitions [S2F-6JS]

Section 3. Appointment of Registrar General [S2F-6KV]

Section 4. Registration of guardians appointed by the court [S2F-6MN]

Section 5. Prohibition of the placement of children for adoption without licence [S2F-6NQ]

Section 6. Grant of licence [S2F-6PH]

Section 7. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns [S2F-6QK]

Section 8. Powers of Marriage Officer [S2F-6RD]

Section 9. Penalty for contravention [S2F-6SF]

Section 10. Offences by companies [S2F-6T9]

Section 11. Appeal [S2F-6VB]

Section 12. Cognizance of offences [S2F-6W5]

Section 13. Protection of action taken in good faith [S2F-6X7]

Section 14. Power to make rules [S2F-6Y1]

Section 15. Power to remove difficulties [S2F-6Z3]

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