Section 47: Trustee cannot delegate

Q: What does Section 47 of The Indian Trusts Act, 1882 (TITA) deal with?

Section 47 TITA pertains to "Trustee cannot delegate". It is part of the The Indian Trusts Act, 1882, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 47 of The Indian Trusts Act, 1882 (TITA) governs trustee cannot delegate. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 47 TITA still in force?

Yes, Section 47 of the The Indian Trusts Act, 1882 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 47 TITA?

धारा 47 TITA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 47 of the The Indian Trusts Act, 1882. Section 47 of The Indian Trusts Act, 1882 (TITA) governs trustee cannot delegate. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 47 TITA?

Dhara 47 TITA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 47 of the The Indian Trusts Act, 1882. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 47 of The Indian Trusts Act, 1882 (TITA) governs trustee cannot delegate. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 47 of The Indian Trusts Act, 1882?

Cite as: "Section 47, The Indian Trusts Act, 1882 (TITA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Trusts Act, 1882, § 47 (India).

Law on Tips Editorial Board

- A trustee cannot delegate his office or any of his duties either to a co-trustee or to a stranger, unless (a) the instrument of trust so provides, or (b) the delegation is in the regular course of business, or (c) the delegation is necessary, or (d) the beneficiary, being competent to contract, consents to the delegation.

Explanation. The appointment of an attorney or proxy to do an act merely ministerial and involving no independent discretion is not a delegation within the meaning of this section.

Illustrations

(a) A bequeaths certain property to B and C on certain trusts to be executed by them or the survivor of them or the assigns of such survivor. B dies, C may bequeaths the trust-property to D and E upon the trusts of As will.

(b) A is a trustee of certain property with power to sell the same. A may employ an auctioneer to effect the sale.

(c) A bequeaths to B fifty houses let at monthly rents in trust to collect the rents and pay them to C. B may employ a proper person to collect these rents.