Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Lands (Charitable Trusts) Act 1952 - SECT 2

Power of trustees to convey land

2. Power of trustees to convey land



(1) The trustees of the land referred to in item 2 of the Schedule to the
Principal Act may, with the consent in writing of the Attorney-General and
subject to this section and to section four of the Principal Act, transfer or
convey such land to the Returned Sailors' Soldiers' and Airmen's Imperial
League of Australia or any branch or sub-branch thereof.

(2) The Attorney-General shall not so consent to any such transfer or
conveyance unless he is satisfied that there will be satisfactory facilities
available for the continued use of the land for the charitable purposes for
which it is used.

(3) Every such transfer or conveyance shall be made-

   (a)  subject to such conditions and trusts as the Attorney-General in the
        circumstances of the case considers expedient, including trusts
        similar to those on which the land was held before such transfer or
        conveyance; and

   (b)  for such consideration (if any) as the Attorney-General approves.

(4) On the execution of any such transfer or conveyance in accordance with
this section the trusts on which the land was held before such transfer or
conveyance shall cease and determine.

(5) The provisions of this section shall be read and construed as in aid of
and not in derogation from any other powers of trustees existing apart from
this Act.

--------------- ENDNOTES 1. General Information The Lands (Charitable Trusts)
Act 1952 was assented to on 12 August 1952 and came into operation on 12
August 1952. 2. Table of Amendments There are no amendments made to the
Lands (Charitable Trusts) Act 1952 by Acts and subordinate instruments. 3.
Explanatory Details No entries at date of publication.

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Act No. 5622/1952





Lands (Charitable Trusts) Act 1952