What is Ali Garh Trusteeship bill?

The Ali Garh Trusteeship Bill is associated with the administrative and financial management of the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College, which was a key institution in the Aligarh Movement initiated by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.

The bill was passed in 1889 and it dealt with the trusteeship and management of the college. Specifically, it outlined the provisions and rules under which the trustees of the college would operate, including their responsibilities and the process for selecting new trustees. For instance, according to the provisions of the Trustees Bill of 1889, trustees had specific roles and limitations, such as the inability to select a new Honorary Secretary under certain conditions23.

This bill was crucial for the institutional stability and governance of the college, which later evolved into the Aligarh Muslim University, a pivotal educational institution for the Muslim community in India during the British Raj.