Effect of certificate
Section 32 of the Administrators-General Act, 1963 deals with effect of certificate. The holder of a certificate granted in accordance with the provisions of section 29 or section 30 shall have in respect of the assets specified in such certificate the same powers and duties, and be subject to the same liabilities as he would have had or been subject to if letters of administration The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1964.
The holder of a certificate granted in accordance with the provisions of section 29 or section 30 shall have in respect of the assets specified in such certificate the same powers and duties, and be subject to the same liabilities as he would have had or been subject to if letters of administration had been granted to him:
Provided that nothing in this section shall be deemed to require any person holding such certificate,--
(a) to file accounts or inventories of the assets of the deceased before any court or other authority; or
(b) save as provided in section 30, to give any bond for the due administration of the estate.
Section 32, The Administrators-General Act, 1963 (Act 45 of 1963).
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Questions about Section 32
What does Section 32 of the Administrators-General Act deal with?
Section 32 of the Administrators-General Act is headed "Effect of certificate". The holder of a certificate granted in accordance with the provisions of section 29 or section 30 shall have in respect of the assets specified in such certificate the same powers and duties, and be subject to the same liabilities as he would have had or been subject to if letters of administration
How do I find court cases under Section 32 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 32, section 32 Administrators-General Act, section 32 of the Administrators-General Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 32 of the Administrators-General Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 29 (In what cases Administrator-General may grant certificate), section 30 (Grant of certificate to creditors and power to take charge of certain estates), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 32 of the Administrators-General Act come into force?
Section 32 of the Administrators-General Act, cited as Administrators-General Act 32, 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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