Section249
The Indian Succession Act, 1925

Administration, with will annexed, limited to particular purpose

In force From 30 Sep 1925 Act 39 of 1925 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 39 of 1925 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 30 Sep 1925 In force 30 Sep 1925

Section 249 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with administration, with will annexed, limited to particular purpose. If an executor appointed generally gives an authority to an attorney or agent to prove a will on his behalf, and the authority is limited to a particular purpose, the letters of administration, with the will annexed, shall be limited accordingly. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

If an executor appointed generally gives an authority to an attorney or agent to prove a will on his behalf, and the authority is limited to a particular purpose, the letters of administration, with the will annexed, shall be limited accordingly.

Section 249, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

Questions about Section 249

What does Section 249 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 249 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Administration, with will annexed, limited to particular purpose". If an executor appointed generally gives an authority to an attorney or agent to prove a will on his behalf, and the authority is limited to a particular purpose, the letters of administration, with the will annexed, shall be limited accordingly.

How do I find court cases under Section 249 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 249, section 249 Succession Act, section 249 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 249 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 249 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 249, 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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