Laws Applicable to Charitable Institutions / Trusts

1. Indian Trusts Act, 1882

2.  Charitable & Religious Act, 1920

3.  WakfAct,1954

4.  Sikh Gurudwara Act, 1925

5.  Indian Trustees Act, 1866

6.  Religious Endowment Act, 1863

7.  Trustees’ & Mortgagees’ Powers Act, 1866

8.  Society Registration Act, 1860

9.  Companies Act, 1956, for trusts registered as companies u/s. 25 oftheAct
   
   Allied Laws: 

1. Transfer of Property Act, 1882

2. Indian Registration Act, 1908

3. Income Tax Act, 1961

4. Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976