Section16
The Administrators-General Act, 1963

After revocation letters granted to Administrator-General to be deemed, as to him, to have been voidable only

In force From 01 Mar 1964 Act 45 of 1963 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 45 of 1963 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 11 Dec 1963 In force 01 Mar 1964

Section 16 of the Administrators-General Act, 1963 deals with after revocation letters granted to Administrator-General to be deemed, as to him, to have been voidable only. If any letters of administration granted to the Administrator-General in accordance with the provisions of this Act are revoked, the same shall, so far as regards the Administrator-General and all persons acting under his authority in pursuance thereof, be deemed to have been only voidable, except a The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1964.

If any letters of administration granted to the Administrator-General in accordance with the provisions of this Act are revoked, the same shall, so far as regards the Administrator-General and all persons acting under his authority in pursuance thereof, be deemed to have been only voidable, except as to any act done by any such Administrator-General or other person as aforesaid, after notice of a will or of any other fact which would render such letters void:

Provided that no notice of a will or of any other fact which would render any such letters void shall affect the Administrator-General or any person acting under his authority in pursuance of such letters unless, within the period of one month from the time of giving such notice, proceedings are commenced to prove the will, or to cause the letters to be revoked, and such proceedings are prosecuted without unreasonable delay.

Section 16, The Administrators-General Act, 1963 (Act 45 of 1963).

Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Administrators-General Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Administrators-General Act is headed "After revocation letters granted to Administrator-General to be deemed, as to him, to have been voidable only". If any letters of administration granted to the Administrator-General in accordance with the provisions of this Act are revoked, the same shall, so far as regards the Administrator-General and all persons acting under his authority in pursuance thereof, be deemed to have been only voidable, except a

How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Administrators-General Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Administrators-General Act 16, section 16 Administrators-General Act, section 16 of the Administrators-General Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 16 of the Administrators-General Act come into force?

Section 16 of the Administrators-General Act, cited as Administrators-General Act 16, came into force on 01 Mar 1964, having been enacted on 11 Dec 1963. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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