Power of Central Government to make rules
Section 61 of the Administrators-General Act, 1963 deals with power of Central Government to make rules. The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules as to the terms and conditions on which letters of administration may be granted to Consular Officers under section 56. The Act came into force on 01 Mar 1964.
The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules as to the terms and conditions on which letters of administration may be granted to Consular Officers under section 56.
Section 61, The Administrators-General Act, 1963 (Act 45 of 1963).
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Questions about Section 61
What does Section 61 of the Administrators-General Act deal with?
Section 61 of the Administrators-General Act is headed "Power of Central Government to make rules". The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules as to the terms and conditions on which letters of administration may be granted to Consular Officers under section 56.
How do I find court cases under Section 61 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 61, section 61 Administrators-General Act, section 61 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 61 of the Administrators-General Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 56 (Provision for administration by Consular Officer in case of death in certain circumstances of foreign subject), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 61 of the Administrators-General Act come into force?
Section 61 of the Administrators-General Act, cited as Administrators-General Act 61, 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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