Insertion of new sections

Insertion of new sections 31-A and 31-B in Madras Act XIX of 1951.- After section 31 of the principal Act, the following sections shall be inserted, namely:-

“31-A. Validation of past appropriation of surplus funds.-

1. (1) Where, before the commencement of the Madras Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Act, 1954, an appropriation of funds belonging to a religious institution to any of the purposes specified in section 59, sub-section (1), has been made in exercise of the powers purported to be conferred by section 31, such appropriation shall be deemed to be an appropriation made under section 31 as amended by the said Amendment Act.
2. (2) Any person having interest may, within six months from the commencement of the Madras Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Act, 1954, institute a suit in the Court to modify or set aside the appropriation referred to in sub-section
3. (1) and for such further or other relief in relation to funds appropriated. 31-B. Appeals.- Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Court under section 31 or section 31-A may, within ninety days from the date of the decision, appeal to the High Court.”.