Wakf Act,1995

Act No : 43

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Section : Power of Central Government to regulate secular activities of wakfs.

96. Power of Central Government to regulate secular activities of wakfs. (1) For the purpose of regulating the secular activities of wakfs, the Central Government shall have the following powers and functions, namely:- (a) to lay down general principles, and policies of wakf administration in so far as they relate to the secular activities of the wakfs; (b) to co-ordinate the functions of the Central Wakf Council and the Board, in so far as they relate to their secular functions; (c) to review administration of the secular activities of wakfs generally and to suggest improvements, if any. (2) In exercising its powers and functions under sub-section (1), the Central Government may call for any periodic or other reports from any Board and may issue to the Board such directions as it may think fit and the Board shall comply with such directions. 47 Explanation.-For the purposes of this section "secular activities" shall include social, economic, educational and other welfare activities.

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