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Palghar became a separate district on 1 August 2014, when it was carved out of Thane district. Trusts, temples, mandals, schools and foundations in Palghar district now deal with the Charity Commissioner’s office in Palghar, not the Thane office at Tembhi Naka. This guide gives the official details, the areas covered and the steps to register a new trust.
Palghar office details
| Office | Public Trust Registration Office, Palghar (Charity Commissioner, Maharashtra) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2nd floor, Building No. 6, Siddhivinayak Residency, Palghar (East) 401 404 |
| Officer | Assistant Charity Commissioner, Palghar (shown as vacant in the official list, October 2026) |
| supdtest.th-mh@gov.in (establishment branch, as listed for Palghar) | |
| Phone | Not listed for Palghar in the official directory |
| Online | charity.maharashtra.gov.in, for applications and the trust search |
Source: Charity Commissioner, Maharashtra, list of offices on charity.maharashtra.gov.in, checked in October 2026. Office details can change, so confirm before you travel.
Which areas go to the Palghar office
A public trust registers with the office for the region where it is situated. Palghar district has eight talukas, according to the district administration: Vasai, Palghar, Dahanu, Talasari, Jawhar, Mokhada, Vikramgad and Wada. The Vasai-Virar area falls in Vasai taluka.
Nearby districts have their own offices: Thane district goes to the Thane office at Tembhi Naka, Greater Mumbai goes to the Worli office, and Raigad goes to Alibag. For an existing trust, the trust search on charity.maharashtra.gov.in shows which office now holds the record.
Registering a new trust in Palghar
- Prepare the trust. The Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950 covers trusts for a public, religious or charitable purpose, including temples, maths, churches and societies registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
- Apply within time. For a trust created after the Act came into force, section 18 requires the application within three months of its creation. The application is made online on charity.maharashtra.gov.in.
- Keep the SRN. The portal gives a reference number. The Charity Commissioner’s citizen guide asks applicants to appear with original documents within 30 days.
- Inquiry. Under sections 19 and 20, the officer inquires whether the trust exists, whether it is a public trust and what property belongs to it, and records findings.
- Public notice. Under Rule 7A of the Bombay Public Trusts Rules, 1951, notice of the inquiry is published, and objections can be made within 30 days of the last publication.
The documents and government fee are explained in how to register a public trust and what it costs. Unsure whether you need a trust or a society? See trust, society or Section 8 company.
What else is filed at the Palghar office
- Change reports (section 22): any change in the registered particulars, such as a new trustee, must be reported within 90 days. See what a change report is.
- Sanction to sell or lease trust land (section 36): needed before selling, exchanging or gifting trust immovable property, or giving a long lease.
- Budget (section 31A): for trusts above the prescribed annual income, at least one month before the accounting year begins.
Frequently asked questions
Do trusts in Vasai and Virar go to Thane or Palghar?
Vasai and Virar are in Vasai taluka of Palghar district, and the Charity Commissioner’s list has a separate office for Palghar district. Check your trust’s record on charity.maharashtra.gov.in to see which office holds it.
Is there a phone number for the Palghar office?
The official directory, checked in October 2026, lists an address and an email for Palghar but no phone number.
When did Palghar become a separate district?
On 1 August 2014, when it was carved out of Thane district.
Our chambers in Malad West help with trust registrations, change reports and other filings before the Palghar, Thane, Worli and Alibag offices. For help with your trust, contact the chambers.