Transfer to Government of accumulations in the hands of Official Trustee
Section 23 of the Official Trustees Act, 1913 deals with transfer to Government of accumulations in the hands of Official Trustee. When any moneys payable to a beneficiary under a trust have been in the hands of any Official Trustee for a period of, twelve years or upwards whether before or after the commencement of this Act in consequence of the Official "Trustee having been unable to trace the person entitled to receive the s The Act came into force on 01 Apr 1914.
When any moneys payable to a beneficiary under a trust have been in the hands of any Official Trustee for a period of, twelve years or upwards whether before or after the commencement of this Act in consequence of the Official "Trustee having been unable to trace the person entitled to receive the same, such money shall be transferred in the prescribed manner to the account and credit of the Government 1***:
Provided that no such moneys shall be so transferred if any suit or proceeding is pending in respect thereof in any Court.
Section 23, The Official Trustees Act, 1913 (Act 2 of 1913).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 23
What does Section 23 of the Official Trustees Act deal with?
Section 23 of the Official Trustees Act is headed "Transfer to Government of accumulations in the hands of Official Trustee". When any moneys payable to a beneficiary under a trust have been in the hands of any Official Trustee for a period of, twelve years or upwards whether before or after the commencement of this Act in consequence of the Official "Trustee having been unable to trace the person entitled to receive the s
How do I find court cases under Section 23 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 23, section 23 Official Trustees Act 1913, section 23 of the Official Trustees 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 23 of the Official Trustees Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Official Trustees (Maharashtra) Rules, 1971 (1971).
When did Section 23 of the Official Trustees Act come into force?
Section 23 of the Official Trustees Act, cited as Official Trustees Act 1913 23, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 30. Rules473 words
- 7. General powers and duties of Official Trustee236 words
- 19. Auditors to be appointed to examine Official Trustees‟s accounts, etc., and to report to Government195 words
- 32B. Special provision regarding certain Official Trustees affected by States‟ reorganisation192 words
- 11. Power of private trustees to appoint Official Trustee to be trustee of property186 words
- 32A. Saving182 words
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