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Section 47, Charitable and Religious Trusts Act, 1920 [S17-06K]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 7 October 1920.

In Charitable and Religious Trusts Act, 1920 [A10-8MZ]. This text from 7 October 1920. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 47, Charitable and Religious Trusts Act, 1920 [S17-06K]. Machine: S17-06K.

47. Cognizance of offences.—(1) No court shall take cognizance of any offence punishable under this Act except upon a complaint in writing made by the Board or by an officer authorised by it in this behalf. (2) No court inferior to that of a Metropolitan Magistrate or a Judicial Magistrate of the first class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.

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Board: Section 2, Charitable and Religious Trusts Act, 1920 [S16YSQ] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Board" means the Board established under section 5

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Section 47, Charitable and Religious Trusts Act, 1920 [S17-06K]