Central Act
The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991
An Act to prohibit conversion of any place of worship and to provide for the maintenance of the religious character of any place of worship as it existed on the 15th day of August, 1947, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
| Act number | 42 of 1991 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1991-09-18 |
| In force from | 1991-07-11 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Department | Department of States |
| Sections | 8 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 come into force?
It came into force on 1991-07-11, having been enacted on 1991-09-18.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (Department of States).
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