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Section 21, Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 [S1V-V9N]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 12 February 1989 by S.O. 543(E) [N12-4KR].

In Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 [A10-ZBJ]. This text from 12 February 1989. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 21, Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 [S1V-V9N]. Machine: S1V-V9N.

21. Maintenance of records and furnishing of returns.—(1) Every institution shall maintain such records and registers relating to the running of an institution as may be prescribed and shall preserve them for a period of five years. (2) Every institution shall furnish to the Commission a return in Form A within ninety days from the end of every financial year, and such other information as the Commission may, by order in writing, require.

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Commission: Section 2, Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 [S1VTPA] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Commission" means the Commission established under section 3

Commission: 85 more definitions.

institution: Section 2, Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 [S1VTPA] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "institution" means an institution of higher education recognised under section 6

institution: 95 more definitions.

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Section 21, Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 [S1V-V9N]