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Section 1 of The Charitable Endowments Act, 1890
- (1)This Act may be called the Charitable Endowments Act, 1890.
- (2)It extends to the whole of India, 1***, 2***; and
- (3)It shall come into force on the first day of October, 1890.
Summary
- The official name of this law is the Charitable Endowments Act, 1890.
- This law applies to the entire territory of India.
- The law came into active force on the first day of October, 1890.
Practical examples
1In November, 1890, an educator named Robert in Madras wanted to secure funding for a new school under the recently active Charitable Endowments Act, 1890, which had just come into force on October 1, 1890.
2In 2024, a local charity organizer named Anand in Kerala confirmed that his family medical trust is covered under this law because the Act extends to the whole of India.
FAQ
1. What is the official title of this Act?
This Act may be called the Charitable Endowments Act, 1890.
2. Does this law apply to all parts of India?
Yes, it extends to the whole of India.
3. When did this law officially start applying?
It came into force on the first day of October, 1890.
Test yourself
Q1.What is the official name of the Act?
Q2.What is the exact commencement date of this Act?
Q3.How far does the geographic extent of this Act reach?
Q4.What is the year mentioned in the official title of the Act?
Q5.Which sub-section of Section 1 contains the commencement date of the Act?