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Section 53, Religious Endowments Act, 1863 [S12-80Q]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 3 May 1864 by S.O. 183(E) [N11-8QX].

In Religious Endowments Act, 1863 [A10-3PJ]. This text from 3 May 1864. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 53, Religious Endowments Act, 1863 [S12-80Q]. Machine: S12-80Q.

53. Registration of societies.—(1) Every society shall, within sixty days from the commencement of this Act or, where such person begins the running of a society after such commencement, within sixty days from the date of such beginning, make an application for registration to the Board in Form C, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees. (2) The Board shall, on being satisfied that the application is in order, register the applicant and issue a certificate of registration in such form as may be prescribed. (3) No society shall carry on the running of a society unless registered under this section.

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Board: Section 2, Religious Endowments Act, 1863 [S126DG] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Board established under section 5

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