# The Administrators-General Act, 1963, Section 2: Definitions

- Act: The Administrators-General Act, 1963 (Act 45 of 1963)
- In force from: 1964-03-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/administrators-general-act-1963/section/2/

## Text

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "assets" means all the property, movable and immovable, of a deceased person, which is chargeable with and applicable to the payment of his debts and legacies, or available for distribution among his heirs and next-of-kin; (b) "letters of administration" includes any letters of administration whether general or with a copy of the will annexed or limited in time or otherwise; (c) "next-of-kin" includes a widower or widow of a deceased person, or any other person who by law would be entitled to letters of administration in preference to a creditor or legatee of the deceased; and (d) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act.

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