The Victoria Memorial Act, 1903
The Victoria Memorial Act, 1903: An act to establish a memorial in memory of Queen Victoria.
Summary
The Victoria Memorial Act, 1903 was enacted to establish a memorial in memory of Queen Victoria who was the Empress of India. The Victoria Memorial is an iconic monument located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The act outlines the establishment of a trust to oversee the construction and maintenance of the memorial. It also details the powers and duties of the trust, as well as the responsibilities of the government in providing the necessary funds for the project. The act was amended in 1920 to make provisions for the transfer of the Victoria Memorial from the government to the trust, thereby ensuring its preservation and maintenance for future generations.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Trustees | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Property Vested In Trustees | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Officers And Servants To Be Public Servants | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Rules | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Power Of Trustees To Make Regulations | Open |