Public Charitable Trust deed drafting

• Name and registered address of the trust
• Names, addresses, and details of the settlor and all trustees
• Statement of charitable objects and purposes (must align with Income Tax Act definitions)
• Details of initial trust property or corpus being settled
• Powers, duties, and restrictions on trustees
• Procedure for appointment, removal, and succession of trustees
• Rules for conducting meetings, quorum, and decision-making
• Provisions for property management, investments, and bank accounts
• Procedure for amendment of trust deed (requiring court approval in most cases)
• Dissolution clause specifying distribution of assets on winding up

• Legally robust deed aligned with Indian Trusts Act 1882 and state-specific legislation
• Drafted for 12A and 80G registration eligibility from the outset
• Trustee succession, conflict-of-interest, and removal provisions included
• FCRA-compliant drafting for organisations seeking foreign contributions
• Revision support until Sub-Registrar acceptance is obtained

• Full details of all trustees — name, address, occupation, PAN, Aadhaar
• Statement of charitable objectives and proposed activities
• Details of initial corpus / property being settled in trust
• Registered office address with NOC from owner
• Witness identity and address proof

• Trust Deed Drafting: 3–5 working days
• Review and revisions: 2–3 days
• Sub-Registrar appointment and registration: 5–10 working days from deed finalisation
• Stamp duty on Trust Deed: State-dependent (Rs.200–5,000)
• Sub-Registrar fee: Rs.100–500
• Professional drafting and filing charges: From Rs.2,899

Q: Can the settlor also be a trustee?
Yes, the settlor can be one of the trustees. However, to avoid conflict-of-interest issues in 12A and 80G applications, it is advisable to have at least one independent trustee who is not a family member of the settlor.

Q: How many trustees are required for a public charitable trust?
The minimum requirement is 2 trustees. However, 3–5 trustees are recommended for better governance. There is no maximum limit under the Indian Trusts Act 1882.