Definitions
Section 2 of the Administrators-General Act, 1963 deals with definitions. 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; The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1964.
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.
Section 2, The Administrators-General Act, 1963 (Act 45 of 1963).
Related judgements & precedents
These are some judgments that construed this section, and hold precedence value. They hold authority on how to read, interpret and use this section.
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Jayakrishnan v. Administrator General and Official Trustee of Kerala
Court's Decision & Legal Precedent
Directed AG to entertain Ext.P3 certificate application on merits; held ss.2(a) and 29(1) clearly indicate the Administrator-General can issue a certificate in respect of immovable property as well (refusal on “immovable property only” ground was wrong).
On this section: Applied s.2(a) definition of assets: AG certificate jurisdiction is not confined to movables; immovable estate falls within assets for certificate purposes under the Act.
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Questions about Section 2
What have the courts held on Section 2 of the Administrators-General Act?
Jayakrishnan v. Administrator General and Official Trustee of Kerala (11 Jun 2014) is the leading judgment on this section among those set out below: Applied s.2(a) definition of assets: AG certificate jurisdiction is not confined to movables; immovable estate falls within assets for certificate purposes under the Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 2 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 2, section 2 Administrators-General Act, section 2 of the Administrators-General Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome. 1 reported judgment on this section is set out on this page, beginning with Jayakrishnan v. Administrator General and Official Trustee of Kerala (11 Jun 2014).
When did Section 2 of the Administrators-General Act come into force?
Section 2 of the Administrators-General Act, cited as Administrators-General Act 2, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 29. In what cases Administrator-General may grant certificate299 words
- 62. Power of State Government to make rules283 words
- 23. Distribution of assets248 words
- 11. Grant of probate or letters of administration to person appearing in the course of proceedings taken by Administrator-General230 words
- 9. Right of Administrator-General to apply for administration of estates225 words
- 10. Power of Administrator-General to collect and hold assets where immediate action is required210 words
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