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.........................................................................................................................Book DescriptionThis unique and celebrated work, considered an authority on the subject, provides a detailed commentary on the law governing the Hindu religious institutions like temples, Maths, Trusts, Religious and Charitable Endowments, Archakas etc. The previous edition appeared in 1985 and there was a felt need among the legal community for an updated edition of this work. The present edition is thoroughly updated and makes copious references to recent Supreme court and High Courts decisions. Statutory changes have been incorporate in the book at the relevant places.The original author has meticulously and perspicuously undertaken the stupendous task of carefully analyzing the law on the subject and has brought out the principles with clarity and lucidity. The topics for discussion and consideration have been carefully chosen. The arrangement is systematic and methodical enabling quick and easy access to the principles and the supporting case-law on the point.The revising author R. Prakash, a member of the Bar, practicing in the Supreme Court as well as in the Madras High Court has taken meticulous care to advert to the case law wherever necessary on the subject and has contributed his mite to make this edition useful and fit to adorn the shelves of the members of the bar, the law enforcing authorities and the hon’ble judges. States enactments and the Central Acts on endowments have been updated, and given in the appendix.This is legal classic of the highest standard and a must for every library..........................................................................................................................ContentsChapters1. Religion2. Right to Freedom of Religion3. Hindu Endowments 4. Essentials of Valid Endowments5. Religious Endowments6. Charitable Endowments7. Founders and Shebaits8. Maths and Mahants9. Dharmakartas and Trustees10. Rights of Worshippers11. Archakas, Pujaris and Pandas12. Cy-pres in Religious and Charitable Institutions 13. Enforcement of Trusts14. Suits for Recovery of Endowed Properties15. Endowments and Income TaxAppendices1. Charitable and Religious Trusts Act, 19202. Charitable Endowments Act, 18903. Andhra Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 19874. Bihar Hindu Religious Trusts Act, 19505. Bombay Public Trusts Act, 19506. Bombay Public Trusts Rules, 19517. Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, 19978. Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Rules, 20029. Kerala—Travancore-Cochin Hindu Religious Institutions Act, 195010. Madhya Pradesh Public Trusts Act, 195111. Orissa Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951 11A.Orissa Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1969 12. Rajasthan Public Trust Act, 195913. Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 195914. Uttar Pradesh Charitable Endowments (Extension of Powers) Act, 195015. Charitable Endowments (U.P. Amendment) Act, 195216. United Provinces Charitable Endowments Rules, 194317. Religious Endowments (Uttar Pradesh Amendment) Act, 195118. Uttar Pradesh Hindu Religious Institutions (Prevention of Dissipation of Properties) (Repeal) Act, 2000GlossarySubject Index.........................................................................................................................
