The Indian Trust Act, 1882 · VII — OF VACATING THE OFFICE OF TRUSTEES

Section 72. Petition to be discharged from trust

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

72. Petition to be discharged from trust.— Notwithstanding the provisions of section 11, every trustee may apply by petition to a principal Civil Court of original jurisdiction to be discharged from his office; and if the Court finds that there is sufficient reason for such discharge, it may discharge him accordingly, and direct his costs to be paid out of the trust-property. But where there is no such reason, the Court shall not discharge him, unless a proper person can be found to take his place.

Source: India Code