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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.

Administrators-general Estate Administration Deceased Persons Indian Law

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.

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# 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
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