Rules Issued under the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959 (Tamil Nadu Act 22 of 1959), Arrangement of Rules
The Tamil Nadu Government compilation is a contents index of rules issued under the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959 (Tamil Nadu Act 22 of 1959), together with listed appendices. It directs readers to rules concerning religious institution property, leases, land transactions, encroachments, administration, accounts and related matters, but the supplied pages do not contain the detailed legal requirements.
What the document contains
The arrangement of rules is an index rather than the full text of each rule. It lists rule titles and the pages where they appear in a larger compilation. The source does not identify a department, government order number or publication date for the index.
The listed material covers the administration of Hindu religious and charitable institutions, including trustees, officers, accounts, funds, inquiries, documents and institutional property. It also lists appendices containing legislation and schemes associated with temples and religious practices.
Land and property matters
The arrangement identifies several sets of rules that may be relevant to a buyer, tenant, occupier, trustee or professional dealing with religious institution land:
- Alienation of Immovable Trust Property Rules, page 243.
- Exchange, Sales, etc., of Inam Lands Rules, page 261.
- Resumption and Regrant of Inams Rules, page 265.
- Determination of Properties of Defunct Institutions Rules, page 307.
- Removal of Encroachments on Lands or Buildings belonging to Religious Institutions Rules, page 313.
- Pannai Cultivation of Lands of Religious Institutions Rules, page 349.
- Religious Institutions (Lease of Immovable Property) Rules, 1963, page 387.
- Management and Preservation of Properties of Religious Institutions Rules, page 403.
The index confirms that rules exist on these subjects, but it does not state the conditions for a valid sale, exchange, lease, cultivation arrangement, removal of an encroachment or management decision.
Other key subjects
The listed rules also address:
- Budgets, deposits, accounts, returns and other information.
- Utilisation of surplus funds and appropriation of endowments.
- Boards of trustees, office holders and servants.
- Applications, appeals, inquiries and inspection of documents.
- Certified copies, audit, contribution costs and expenditure.
- Custody of jewels, valuables, documents, investments and money.
- Installation, safeguarding and accounting of hundials.
Practical relevance
A person considering property connected with a religious institution can use the index to identify which part of the larger compilation should be checked. The relevant full rules and records would still be needed to determine whether a particular transaction, occupation, lease or claim complies with the applicable requirements.
This summary is generated from the source document to help you find what is relevant. The PDF above is authoritative. For advice on your own property, use LandLens One or speak to a qualified professional.
Common questions
Does this index prove that temple land can be sold or leased?
No. It only lists rules on alienation, exchange, sale and lease of religious institution property. The supplied pages do not state the conditions or procedure for a particular transaction.
Which listed rules deal with encroachment on temple property?
The index lists the Removal of Encroachments on Lands or Buildings belonging to Religious Institutions Rules at page 313.
Where are the rules about leasing immovable property of a religious institution?
The Religious Institutions (Lease of Immovable Property) Rules, 1963 are listed at page 387.
Does the document contain rules for checking records or obtaining copies?
The index lists rules on inspection of records, registers or documents, inspection of documents and levy of fees, and grant of certified copies. The detailed procedures are not included in the supplied pages.
