Power to transmit statement to District Judge in doubtful cases where no contention
Section 287 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with power to transmit statement to District Judge in doubtful cases where no contention. In every case in which there is no contention, but it appears to the District Delegate doubtful whether the probate or letters of administration should or should not be granted, or when any question arises in relation to the grant, or application for the grant, of any probate or letters of administr The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.
In every case in which there is no contention, but it appears to the District Delegate doubtful whether the probate or letters of administration should or should not be granted, or when any question arises in relation to the grant, or application for the grant, of any probate or letters of administration, the District Delegate may, if he thinks proper, transmit a statement of the matter in question to the District Judge, who may direct the District Delegate to proceed in the matter of the application, according to such instructions as to the Judge may seem necessary, or may forbid any further proceeding by the District Delegate in relation to the matter of such application, leaving the party applying for the grant in question to make application to the Judge.
Section 287, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).
Questions about Section 287
What does Section 287 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?
Section 287 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Power to transmit statement to District Judge in doubtful cases where no contention". In every case in which there is no contention, but it appears to the District Delegate doubtful whether the probate or letters of administration should or should not be granted, or when any question arises in relation to the grant, or application for the grant, of any probate or letters of administr
How do I find court cases under Section 287 of the Indian Succession Act?
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When did Section 287 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?
Section 287 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 287, 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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