Section 16: Reference to arbitrators

Q: What does Section 16 of The Religious Endowments Act, 1863 (TREA) deal with?

Section 16 TREA pertains to "Reference to arbitrators". It is part of the The Religious Endowments Act, 1863, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 16 of The Religious Endowments Act, 1863 (TREA) governs reference to arbitrators. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 16 TREA still in force?

Yes, Section 16 of the The Religious Endowments Act, 1863 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 16 TREA?

धारा 16 TREA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 16 of the The Religious Endowments Act, 1863. Section 16 of The Religious Endowments Act, 1863 (TREA) governs reference to arbitrators. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 16 TREA?

Dhara 16 TREA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 16 of the The Religious Endowments Act, 1863. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 16 of The Religious Endowments Act, 1863 (TREA) governs reference to arbitrators. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 16 of The Religious Endowments Act, 1863?

Cite as: "Section 16, The Religious Endowments Act, 1863 (TREA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Religious Endowments Act, 1863, § 16 (India).

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.In any suit or proceeding instituted under this Act it shall be lawful for the Court before which such suit or proceeding is pending to order any matter in difference in such suit to be referred for decision to one or more arbitrators.

Act 10 of 1940 applied .Whenever any such order shall be made, the provisions of [Chapter IV of the Arbitration Act, 1940 (10 of 1940)] [Substituted by Act 10 of 1940, Section 49 and Sch.IV, for "Chapter VI of the Code of Civil Procedure " .] shall in all respects apply to such order and arbitration, in the same manner as if such order had been made on the application of the parties under [section 21 of the said Act] [Substituted by Act 10 of 1940, Section 49 and Sch.IV, for "section 312 of the said Code " .].