Assets unclaimed for twelve years to be transferred to Government
Section 51 of the Administrators-General Act, 1963 deals with assets unclaimed for twelve years to be transferred to Government. All assets in the charge of the Administrator-General which have been in his custody for a period of twelve years or upwards, whether before or after the commencement of this Act, without any application for payment thereof having been made and granted by him shall be transferred, in the prescribed The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1964.
All assets in the charge of the Administrator-General which have been in his custody for a period of twelve years or upwards, whether before or after the commencement of this Act, without any application for payment thereof having been made and granted by him shall be transferred, in the prescribed manner, to the account and credit of the Government:
Provided that this section shall not authorise the transfer of any such assets as aforesaid, if any suit or proceeding is pending in respect thereof in any court.
Section 51, The Administrators-General Act, 1963 (Act 45 of 1963).
Questions about Section 51
What does Section 51 of the Administrators-General Act deal with?
Section 51 of the Administrators-General Act is headed "Assets unclaimed for twelve years to be transferred to Government". All assets in the charge of the Administrator-General which have been in his custody for a period of twelve years or upwards, whether before or after the commencement of this Act, without any application for payment thereof having been made and granted by him shall be transferred, in the prescribed
How do I find court cases under Section 51 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 51, section 51 Administrators-General Act, section 51 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 51 of the Administrators-General Act come into force?
Section 51 of the Administrators-General Act, cited as Administrators-General Act 51, 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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