Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08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