The Administrators-General Act, 1963
The Administrators-General Act, 1963 is an Indian law that deals with the appointment and functions of Administrators-General for the administration of estates of deceased persons.
Summary
The Administrators-General Act, 1963 is an act that provides for the appointment of Administrators-General for the administration of estates of deceased persons. It defines the qualifications for appointment as an Administrator-General, the powers and duties of the Administrator-General, and the procedure for the appointment of Administrators-General. The Act also provides for the regulation of the fees to be charged by the Administrator-General and the protection of the Administrator-General from legal proceedings. The purpose of the Act is to ensure the proper administration of estates of deceased persons.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Appointment Of Administrator-General | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Appointment And Powers Of Deputy Administrator-General | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Incorporation | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Jurisdiction Of High Court For The Whole State | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Administrator-General Entitled To Letters Of Administration, Unless Granted To Next-Of-Kin | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Administrator-General, Entitled To Letters Of Administration In Preference To Creditors, Certain Legatees Or Friends | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Right Of Administrator-General To Apply For Administration Of Estates | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Power Of Administrator-General To Collect And Hold Assets Where Immediate Action Is Required | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Grant Of Probate Or Letters Of Administration To Person Appearing In The Course Of Proceedings Taken By Administrator-General | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Grant Of Administration To Administrator-General In Certain Cases | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Administrator-General Not Precluded From Applying For Letters Within One Month After Death | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Recall Of Administrator-General?S Administration And Grant Of Probate, Etc, To Executor Or Next-Of-Kin | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Cost Of Obtaining Administration, Etc, May, On Revocation, Be Ordered To Be Paid To Administrator-General Out Of Estate | Open |