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I am unable to accept this argument as correct. In Hindu Law a dedication of property may be either absolute or partial. Iswari Bhubaneshwari v. Brojo Nath Dey (1). In the former case, the property is given out and out to an idol or to a religious or charitable institution and the donor divests himself of all beneficial interest in the property comprised in the endowment. Where the dedication is partial, a charge is created on the property or there is a trust to receive and apply a portion of the income for the religious or charitable purpose. In such a case, the property descends and is alienable and partible in the ordinary way, the only difference being that it passes with the charge upon it. (Mayne's Hindu Law, Eleventh Edition, p.

923). In my opinion, the expression "religious endowment"

as defined in s. 6(14) and "specific endowment" as defined in s. 6(16) of the Act must be construed so as to include both absolute and -partial dedication (1) 64 I.A. 203.

of property. This view is supported by reference to s. 32(1) of the Act which states :

"32. (1) Where a specific endowment attached to a math or temple consists merely of a charge on property and there is failure in the due performance of the service or charity, the trustee of the math or temple concerned may require the person in possession of the property on which the endowment is a charge, to pay the expenses incurred or likely to be incurred in causing the service or charity to be performed otherwise. In default of such person making payment as required, the Deputy Commissioner may, on the application of the trustee and after giving the person in possession a reasonable opportunity of stating his objections in regard thereto, by order, determine the amount payable to the trustee."