Section 31A(1) in Madras Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1951
(1)Where before the commencement of the Madras Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Act, 1954, an appropriation of funds belonging to a religious institution to any of the purposes specified in section 59, sub-section (1) has been made in exercise of the powers purported to be conferred by section 31, such appropriation shall be deemed to be an appropriation made under section 31 as amended by the said Amendment Act.