Section 16, Indian Trusts Act, 1882 [S13-WTM]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 27 March 1883 by S.O. 3433(E) [N11-AGV].
16. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Board may, by order in writing, direct any trustee to take such measures in relation to the administration of a trust as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
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Board: Section 2, Indian Trusts Act, 1882 [S13WCX] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Board established under section 5
Board: 279 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Indian Trusts Act, 1882 [S13WCX] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
trust: Section 2, Indian Trusts Act, 1882 [S13WCX] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "trust" means an obligation annexed to the ownership of property, and arising out of a confidence reposed in and accepted by the owner, or declared and accepted by him, for the benefit of another, or of another and the owner
trust: 18 more definitions.
trustee: Section 2, Indian Trusts Act, 1882 [S13WCX] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "trustee" means the person who accepts the confidence and includes a person appointed as such under section 9
trustee: 17 more definitions.
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