Indian Trusts Act, 1882
50. Trustee may not charge for services
In the absence of express directions to the contrary contained
in the instrument of trust or of a contract to the contrary entered into with
the beneficiary or the court at the time of accepting the trust, a trustee has
no right to remuneration for his trouble, skill and loss of time in executing
the trust.
Nothing in this section applies to any Official Trustee,
Administrator General, Public Curator, or person holding a certificate of
administration.