Section 1, Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 [S1V-TNC]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 16 May 1988.

In Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 [A10-ZBJ]. This text from 16 May 1988. 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 1, Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 [S1V-TNC]. Machine: S1V-TNC.

1. Short title, extent and commencement.—(1) This Act may be called the Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988. (2) It extends to the whole of India. (3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

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Notification S.O. 543(E), dated 4th February, 1989 [N12-4KR], 4 February 1989, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of section 1 of the Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 (41 of 1988), the Central Government"

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