Savings of provisions of Police Acts for presidency-towns
Section 54 of the Administrators-General Act, 1963 deals with savings of provisions of Police Acts for presidency-towns. Nothing contained in the Indian Succession Act, 1925 (39 of 1925), or in this Act, shall be deemed to affect, or to have affected, any law for the time being in force relating to the movable property under four hundred rupees in value of persons dying interstate within any of the presidency-towns wh The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1964.
Nothing contained in the Indian Succession Act, 1925 (39 of 1925), or in this Act, shall be deemed to affect, or to have affected, any law for the time being in force relating to the movable property under four hundred rupees in value of persons dying interstate within any of the presidency-towns which shall be or has been taken charge of by the police for the purpose of safe custody.
Section 54, The Administrators-General Act, 1963 (Act 45 of 1963).
Questions about Section 54
What does Section 54 of the Administrators-General Act deal with?
Section 54 of the Administrators-General Act is headed "Savings of provisions of Police Acts for presidency-towns". Nothing contained in the Indian Succession Act, 1925 (39 of 1925), or in this Act, shall be deemed to affect, or to have affected, any law for the time being in force relating to the movable property under four hundred rupees in value of persons dying interstate within any of the presidency-towns wh
How do I find court cases under Section 54 of the Administrators-General Act?
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When did Section 54 of the Administrators-General Act come into force?
Section 54 of the Administrators-General Act, cited as Administrators-General Act 54, 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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