Indian Trusts Act, 1882 · Chapter III: Of the Duties and Liabilities of Trustees
Section 29: Liability of trustee where beneficiary’s interest is forfeited to the Government
When the beneficiary's interest is forfeited or awarded by legal adjudication [to the Government], the trustee is bound to hold the trust-property to the extent of such interest for the benefit of such person in such manner as 2the State Government may direct in this behalf.
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