The office of a trustee is vacated by his death or by his discharge under the provisions of the Indian Trusts Act, which envisages following six modesof discharge for a trustee.

1. by extinction of the trust
2. by the completion of duties under the trust
3. by such means as may be prescribed by the instrument of trust
4. by appointment of a new trustee in his place
5. by consent of himself and all the beneficiaries provided the beneficiaries are of the age of majority and have sound mind and are not disqualified under any law
6. by the court by filing a petition for discharge.

A trustee can apply to a principal civil court of original jurisdiction for seeking discharge from his office. If the court finds that there are sufficient reason for such discharge, it may discharge him accordingly. Insuch a case, the cost of litigation is paid out of the trust property. But if there is no sufficient reason, the court cannot discharge such a trustee unless a proper person can be found to take his place.