Section16
The Official Trustees Act, 1913

Notice- of suit not required in certain cases

In force From 01 Apr 1914 Act 2 of 1913 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 2 of 1913 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 27 Feb 1913 In force 01 Apr 1914

Section 16 of the Official Trustees Act, 1913 deals with notice- of suit not required in certain cases. Nothing in section 80 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) shall apply to any suit against the Official Trustee in which no relief is claimed against him personally. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1914.

Nothing in section 80 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) shall apply to any suit against the Official Trustee in which no relief is claimed against him personally.

Section 16, The Official Trustees Act, 1913 (Act 2 of 1913).

Questions about Section 16

What does Section 16 of the Official Trustees Act deal with?

Section 16 of the Official Trustees Act is headed "Notice- of suit not required in certain cases". Nothing in section 80 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908) shall apply to any suit against the Official Trustee in which no relief is claimed against him personally.

How do I find court cases under Section 16 of the Official Trustees 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: Official Trustees Act 1913 16, section 16 Official Trustees Act 1913, section 16 of the Official Trustees Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 16 of the Official Trustees Act come into force?

Section 16 of the Official Trustees Act, cited as Official Trustees Act 1913 16, came into force on 01 Apr 1914, having been enacted on 27 Feb 1913. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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