Section60
The Insurance Act, 1938

Notice of policy values

In force From 01 Jul 1939 Act 4 of 1938 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 1938 Ministry Finance Enacted 26 Feb 1938 In force 01 Jul 1939

Section 60 of the Insurance Act, 1938 deals with notice of policy values. In the winding up of an insurance company for the purposes of a cash distribution of the assets and in the insolvency of any other insurer the liquidator or assignee as the case may be in the case of all persons appearing by the books of the company or other insurer to be entitled to or interested i The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1939.

In the winding up of an insurance company for the purposes of a cash distribution of the assets and in the insolvency of any other insurer the liquidator or assignee as the case may be in the case of all persons appearing by the books of the company or other insurer to be entitled to or interested in the policies granted by the company or other insurer shall ascertain the value of the liability of the company or other insurer to each such person and shall give notice of such value to those persons in such manner as the 1[Tribunal] may direct and any person to whom notice is so given shall be bound by the value so ascertained unless he gives notice of his intention to dispute such value in such manner and within such time as may be specified by a rule or order of the 1[Tribunal].

Section 60, The Insurance Act, 1938 (Act 4 of 1938).

Questions about Section 60

What does Section 60 of the Insurance Act deal with?

Section 60 of the Insurance Act is headed "Notice of policy values". In the winding up of an insurance company for the purposes of a cash distribution of the assets and in the insolvency of any other insurer the liquidator or assignee as the case may be in the case of all persons appearing by the books of the company or other insurer to be entitled to or interested i

How do I find court cases under Section 60 of the Insurance Act?

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When did Section 60 of the Insurance Act come into force?

Section 60 of the Insurance Act, cited as Insurance Act 1938 60, came into force on 01 Jul 1939, having been enacted on 26 Feb 1938. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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