The Wakf (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1982

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The Wakf (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1982, is a specific legislative measure designed to protect Wakf properties in Tamil Nadu from being lost due to the passage of time. It prevents individuals from claiming ownership of Wakf assets through adverse possession if they did not legally acquire them before August 14, 1947. Furthermore, it extends the limitation period for recovering unpaid rent or mesne profits to twelve years, overriding standard civil laws. For citizens and Wakf administrators, this Act provides a mechanism to revive previously dismissed legal cases, ensuring that religious and charitable assets remain preserved for their intended purposes.

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1. Short title, extent and commencement
2. Insertion of new sections
59. B. Extension of period of limitation for suits to recover rent and mesne profits of wakfs

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