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Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act
An Act to prevent the misuse of religious institutions for political and other purposes.
| Act Id | 198841 |
| Act Number | 41 |
| Enactment Date | 1988-09-01 |
| Act Year | 1988 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Enforcement Date | 26-05-1988 |
- All sections
- 1 Short title, extent and commencement
- 2 Definitions
- 3 Prohibition of use of religious institutions for certain purposes
- 4 Restrictions on carrying arms and ammunition into a religious institution
- 5 Prohibition of use of funds of religious institutions for certain activities
- 6 Prohibition of religious for a for propagating political ideas
- 7 Penalties
- 8 Disqualification of persons convicted or charge-sheeted under this Act
- 9 Certain persons bound to give information to police
- 10 Repeal and saving
