Lawgist logo - L! Lawgist.
The Religious endowments act

8Qualifications of member of committee

The members of the said committee shall be appointed from among persons professing the religion for the purposes of which the mosque, temple or other religious establishment was founded or is now maintained, and in accordance, so far as can be ascertained, with the general wishes of those who are interested in the maintenance of such mosque, temple or other religious establishment.

The appointment of the committee shall be notified in the Official Gazette.

Ascertaining wishes of persons interested.-- In order to ascertain the general wishes of such persons in respect of such appointment, the State Government may cause an election to be held, under such rules 1[, by notification in the Official Gazette,] (not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act) as shall be framed by such State Government.

1[Every rule framed under this section shall be laid, as soon as it is framed, before the State Legislature. ]

Download our fully-offline, High speed android app.- Click here

1. Ins. by Act 20 of 1983, s. 2 and the Schedule (w.e.f. 15-3-1984).

Download the App Now!

Get our Android app for fast and offline Access.

Get it on Google Play
Lawgist is not a law firm and does not engage in the practice of law or provide legal advice or legal representation. All information, software, services, and comments provided on this site are for informational and self-help purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Use of this site is subject to our Terms and Conditions, Disclaimer, and Privacy Policy.About Us Made in ♥ with India, Internet and Lots of Courtroom Dramas