Section 27, Religious Societies Act, 1880 [S13-Q8W]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 10 July 1881 by S.O. 1993(E) [N11-A7G].

In Religious Societies Act, 1880 [A10-4YY]. This text from 10 July 1881. No other text held.

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

Cite: Section 27, Religious Societies Act, 1880 [S13-Q8W]. Machine: S13-Q8W.

27. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the management of a waqf shall be made to the Board in Form B, accompanied by a fee of one hundred rupees. (2) The Board may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, grant the licence subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, or, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant the licence. (3) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its grant and may be renewed in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Board may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.

Defined terms in this text (1)

Board: Section 2, Religious Societies Act, 1880 [S13PFP] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Board established under section 5

Board: 279 more definitions.

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Section 26, Religious Societies Act, 1880 [S13-Q72], 19 June 1880, Band A. "section 27".

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