Prohibition of exercise of certain powers by curators
Section 197 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with prohibition of exercise of certain powers by curators. Where a certificate has been granted under Part X or under the Seccession Certificate Act, 18891(7 of 1889), or a grant of probate or letters of administration has been made, a curator appointed under this Part shall not exercise any authority lawfully belonging to the holder of the certificate or t The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.
(1) Where a certificate has been granted under Part X or under the Seccession Certificate Act, 18891(7 of 1889), or a grant of probate or letters of administration has been made, a curator appointed under this Part shall not exercise any authority lawfully belonging to the holder of the certificate or to the executor or administrator.
(2) Payment of debts, etc., to curator.--All persons who have paid debts or rents to a curator authorised by a Court to receive them shall be indemnified, and the curator shall be responsible for the payment thereof to the person who has obtained the certificate, probate or letters of administration, as the case may be.
Section 197, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).
Questions about Section 197
What does Section 197 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?
Section 197 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Prohibition of exercise of certain powers by curators". Where a certificate has been granted under Part X or under the Seccession Certificate Act, 18891(7 of 1889), or a grant of probate or letters of administration has been made, a curator appointed under this Part shall not exercise any authority lawfully belonging to the holder of the certificate or t
How do I find court cases under Section 197 of the Indian Succession 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: Succession Act 197, section 197 Succession Act, section 197 of the Indian Succession Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 197 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?
Section 197 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 197, came into force on 30 Sep 1925, having been enacted on 30 Sep 1925. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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