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Section 3 of The Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Act, 1951
The objects of the Trust shall be--
- (a)to erect and maintain suitable buildings, structures and parks at or near the site of the Jallianwala Bagh in the city of Amritsar, to perpetuate the memory of those who were killed or wounded on the 13th day of April, 1919, on the said site;
- (b)to acquire lands, buildings and other properties for the purposes of the Trust; and
- (c)to raise and receive funds for the purposes of the Memorial.
Summary
- The Trust has three main goals or purposes.
- The first goal is to build and maintain suitable buildings, structures, and parks at or near the Jallianwala Bagh site in Amritsar to honor those killed or wounded on April 13, 1919.
- The second goal is to buy or obtain lands, buildings, and other properties to help the Trust do its work.
- The third goal is to raise and receive money to support the purposes of the Memorial.
Practical examples
1In 2024, Vikram, a wealthy NRI, decides to donate 10,000 rupees to help build a new path in the memorial park. Under Section 3(c), the Trust has the official authority to receive this donation.
2In 2025, the trust officials identify an old building adjacent to Jallianwala Bagh that is up for sale. Under Section 3(b), they can acquire this building to expand the memorial library.
FAQ
1. What are the three main objects of the Trust under Section 3?
The three objects are: to build and maintain structures and parks at the site, to acquire property, and to raise or receive funds.
2. Where can the Trust erect and maintain buildings, structures, and parks?
At or near the site of the Jallianwala Bagh in the city of Amritsar.
3. Whose memory is being perpetuated by the buildings and parks?
The memory of those who were killed or wounded on the 13th day of April, 1919, on the said site.
Test yourself
Q1.Which of the following is NOT an object of the Trust under Section 3?
Q2.What can the Trust erect and maintain at or near the site of Jallianwala Bagh?
Q3.Under Section 3(c), what is the Trust authorized to raise and receive?
Q4.What historical date is mentioned in Section 3 as the day when people were killed or wounded?
Q5.Can the Trust acquire land under Section 3?