The Religious endowments act, 1863

The Religious Endowments Act, 1863 is a law that was enacted by the British Indian government to regulate religious trusts and endowments in India. The act provides for the appointment of commissioners who are responsible for the management of religious endowments and trusts. The act also outlines the powers and duties of these commissioners, who are responsible for ensuring that the endowments and trusts are properly managed and that the income generated from them is used for the benefit of the religious institutions and the public. The act also provides for the establishment of a board of revenue, which is responsible for the registration of endowments and trusts.