Standing Order No. 3422/2026 of the Revenue Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 22nd January, 2026 on the administration of a trust [C1Q-FT8]

Standing Order No. 3422/2026

GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA

Revenue Department, Government of Maharashtra

Mumbai, dated the 22nd January, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Waqf Officers,

Subject: The administration of a trust by trustees under the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other Inhuman, Evil and Aghori Practices and Black Magic Act, 2013 (Maharashtra Act 30 of 2013), the Revenue Department, Government of Maharashtra 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 administration of a trust by trustees.

2. The matter has been examined. Every trustee carrying on the administration of a trust shall make an application in Form D to the Deputy Charity Commissioner within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of five thousand rupees.

3. The Waqf Officer shall ensure that inventory of jewels is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Deputy Charity Commissioner within sixty days.

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

(Secretary to Government)