Section 56: Court's power to hear application

Q: What does Section 56 of The Gujarat Public Trusts Act, 1950 (TGPTA) deal with?

Section 56 TGPTA pertains to "Court's power to hear application". It is part of the The Gujarat Public Trusts Act, 1950, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 56 of The Gujarat Public Trusts Act, 1950 (TGPTA) governs court's power to hear application. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 56 TGPTA still in force?

Yes, Section 56 of the The Gujarat Public Trusts Act, 1950 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 56 TGPTA?

धारा 56 TGPTA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 56 of the The Gujarat Public Trusts Act, 1950. Section 56 of The Gujarat Public Trusts Act, 1950 (TGPTA) governs court's power to hear application. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 56 TGPTA?

Dhara 56 TGPTA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 56 of the The Gujarat Public Trusts Act, 1950. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 56 of The Gujarat Public Trusts Act, 1950 (TGPTA) governs court's power to hear application. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 56 of The Gujarat Public Trusts Act, 1950?

Cite as: "Section 56, The Gujarat Public Trusts Act, 1950 (TGPTA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Gujarat Public Trusts Act, 1950, § 56 (India).

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(1)

On such application being made, the Court after hearing the parties and making an inquiry shall decide the matter and shall give directions. In giving the directions, the Court, shall, so far as may be expedient, practicable, desirable [necessary or proper] [These words were substituted for the words 'or necessary' by Bombay 59. of 1954] in public interest, give effect to the original intention of the author of the public trust or the object for which the public trust was created. If the Court is of opinion that the carrying out of such intention or object is not wholly or partially expedient, practicable, desirable [necessary or proper] [These words were substituted for the words 'or necessary' by Bombay 59. of 1954,] in public interest, the Court may direct the property or income of the public trust or any portion thereof to be applied cy pres to any other charitable or religious object. In doing so, it shall be lawful for the court to alter any scheme already settled or to vary the terms of any decree or order already passed in respect of the public trust or the conditions contained in the instrument of the public trust.

(2)

Any decision or order passed by the Court under sub-section (1) shall be deemed to be a decree of such court and an appeal shall lie therefrom to the High Court.