Standing Order No. 1282/2021 of the Revenue Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 5th January, 2021 on the collection of donations for a charity [C15-S0F]

Standing Order No. 1282/2021

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Revenue Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati, dated the 5th January, 2021

STANDING ORDER

To

All Waqf Officers,

Subject: The collection of donations for a charity by collectors of donations under the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001 (Andhra Pradesh Act 35 of 2001), the Revenue Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the collection of donations for a charity by collectors of donations.

2. The matter has been examined. Every collector of donations carrying on the collection of donations for a charity shall make an application in Form H to the Waqf Tribunal within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Waqf Officer shall ensure that scheme is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Waqf Tribunal within thirty days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Revenue Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh.

(Secretary to Government)