Our Buddhist trust in Lucknow wants to register with the state, what is the procedure under the law?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Buddhist trusts are governed by Uttar Pradesh Rent Control Act 1972 and the state's trust registration framework applicable in Lucknow. The Allahabad High Court has held that registration cannot be denied on arbitrary grounds and must follow the notified procedure.

You must apply to the registrar with the trust deed, resolution and KYC of trustees. The registrar issues a registration certificate and allots a registration number.

The trust must file annual returns and audited accounts with the registrar. Property of the trust must be held in the trust's name and alienated only with prior permission.

Refusal of registration is appealable to the Allahabad High Court.