The Wakfs Act 1954, 29 of 1954, (Rep., Act 43 of 1995) · V — MUTAWALLIS AND WAKF ACCOUNTS

Section 41. Penalties

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

41. Penalties.—(1) If a mutawalli fails— (a) to apply for the registration of a wakf; (b) to furnish statements of particulars or accounts or returns as required by this Act; (c) to supply information or particulars as required by the Board; (d) to allow inspection of wakf properties, accounts or records or deeds and documents relating thereto; (e) to deliver possession of any wakf property, if ordered by the Board or the court; (f) to carry out the directions of the Board; (g) to pay the contributions payable under section 46: (h) to discharge any public dues; or (i) to do any other act which he is lawfully required to da- by or under this Act, he shall, unless he satisfies the court that there was reasonable cause•for his failure, be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees. __2OO_ THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY [ P A ^ - I I (2) No court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable undel this Act save upon complaint made by the Board or an officer dulj authorised* by the Board in this behalf. (3) No court inferior to that of a presidency magistrate or a .magistrate of the first class shall try any offence punishable under this Act.

Source: India Code