In India, there are two types of Trusts namely: Public Trust and Private Trust. A Public Trust refers to a trust formed for the benefit of the public in general or a class promoting charitable, educational, religious or scientific purposes.
The Bombay Trust Act, 1950 is the legislation enacted for the administration of Public Charitable and Religious Trusts in the State of Maharashtra. This Webinar covers important provisions from the Bombay Trust Act, 1950 relating to registration, revocation and operation of public trust. The charity commissioner is an officer appointed by the State Government by notification in the official gazette. The Webinar discusses the power, functions and duties of the Charity Commissioner as conferred by the act. The speaker also shares guidance on a career as a Charity and Trust lawyer.
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00:00 Introduction
00:02 Public Trust: Meaning
01:51 Charity Commissioner: Functions and Qualifications
08:13 Charitable Purpose
20:47 Registration of Trust
26:02 Public Trust: When not registered