Is voting right to patron member under charitable trust
kamalkant mishra
(Querist) 12 February 2014
This query is : Resolved
Dear sir, I am a patron member in a charitable trust since a long time, after two months there is an election for the commitee members, I want to know being a patron member whether I have right to vote or not ? Would you Please clarify the rights & duties of a patron member in terms of above trust.
Thanks...
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 12 February 2014
Refer to the terms of the trust deed.
Rajeev Kumar
(Expert) 12 February 2014
Solely depends on the condition of trust deed.
Guest
(Expert) 12 February 2014
Patrons are merely supposed to provide patronage. In other words, patronage is the support, encouragement, privilege, or financial aid that an organization or individual bestows to another. So, no voting right to patron. Only regular trustee members are eligible to vote. However, you may like to see the byelaws of the trust, if that provides for voting right.
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 13 February 2014
Refer the bye laws of the trust / provisions od trust deed.
R.V.RAO
(Expert) 13 February 2014
i agree with sri dhingraji,s views.
yes your trust deed is the bible in all respects.
pl. consult same.if the same is silent, assume you have no vote as patron.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 14 February 2014
I agree with Mr. Rao's opinion on the subject. The bye-laws are to be re-visited to clarify your doubts.
Advocate. Arunagiri
(Expert) 19 February 2014
Normally the patrons will not have voting rights. However if there is any specific provision in bye laws, he may be allowed.
