Provision for administration by Consular Officer in case of death in certain circumstances of foreign subject
Section 56 of the Administrators-General Act, 1963 deals with provision for administration by Consular Officer in case of death in certain circumstances of foreign subject. Notwithstanding anything in this Act, or in any other law for the time being in force, the Central Government may, by general or special order, direct that, where a subject of a foreign State dies in [India], and it appears that there is no one in [India], other than the Administrator-General, entit The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1964.
Notwithstanding anything in this Act, or in any other law for the time being in force, the Central Government may, by general or special order, direct that, where a subject of a foreign State dies in 1[India], and it appears that there is no one in 2[India], other than the Administrator-General, entitled to apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for letters of administration of the estate of the deceased, letters of administration shall, on the application to such court by any Consular Officer of such foreign State, be granted to such Consular Officer on such terms and conditions as the Court may, subject to any rules made in this behalf by the Central Government, thinks fit to impose.
Section 56, The Administrators-General Act, 1963 (Act 45 of 1963).
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Questions about Section 56
What does Section 56 of the Administrators-General Act deal with?
Section 56 of the Administrators-General Act is headed "Provision for administration by Consular Officer in case of death in certain circumstances of foreign subject". Notwithstanding anything in this Act, or in any other law for the time being in force, the Central Government may, by general or special order, direct that, where a subject of a foreign State dies in [India], and it appears that there is no one in [India], other than the Administrator-General, entit
How do I find court cases under Section 56 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 56, section 56 Administrators-General Act, section 56 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 56 of the Administrators-General Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 56 of the Administrators-General Act come into force?
Section 56 of the Administrators-General Act, cited as Administrators-General Act 56, 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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