Trust is a relationship whereby property (real or personal, tangible or intangible) is held by one party for the benefit of another.
A trust conventionally arises when property is transferred by one party to be held by another party for the benefit of a third party. A public charitable trust is usually floated when there is property involved, especially in terms of land and building.
Legislation: Every state has it own Trust Acts in force , in the absence of Trust act in the state or territory general principle of Indian Trust act 1882 are applied.
Legal instrument: TRUST DEED, it includes aims & objectives, mode of Trust, clearly spell out the management, how other trustees may be appointed or removed , should be executed on non-judicial stamp paper depending on the valuation of the trust property.
Registration Place: In the jurisdiction of the region where the Trust is going to operate , application form should be submitted along with the copy of Trust deed ,Affidavit and Consent Letter to the regional office of the charity commissioner or notary.
Parameters | Trust |
Statue/Legislation | Relevant state trust act or Bombay public trusts act 1950 |
Registration | As Trust |
Registration document | Trust deed |
Jurisdiction | Deputy Registrar / charity commissioner |
Stamp Duty | Trust deed to be executed on non-judicial stamp paper, vary from state to state |
Members required | Minimum – 2 no restriction for maximum |
Mode of succession on board of management | Appointment or Election |
Board of Management | Trustees / Board of Trustees |