Inventory to include property in any part of India in certain cases
Section 318 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with inventory to include property in any part of India in certain cases. in all cases where a grant has been made of probate or letters of administration intended to have effect throughout [India] , the executor or administrator shall include in the inventory of the effects of the deceased all his moveable and immoveable property situate in 'India, and the value of such The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.
in all cases where a grant has been made of probate or letters of administration intended to have
effect throughout 1[India] 2***, the executor or administrator shall include in the inventory of the effects of the deceased all his moveable and immoveable property situate in 'India, and the value of such property situate in each state shall be separately stated in such inventory, and the probate or letters of administration shall be chargeable with a fee corresponding to the entire amount or value of the property affected thereby wheresoever situate within 1[India].
Section 318, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).
Questions about Section 318
What does Section 318 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?
Section 318 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Inventory to include property in any part of India in certain cases". in all cases where a grant has been made of probate or letters of administration intended to have effect throughout [India] , the executor or administrator shall include in the inventory of the effects of the deceased all his moveable and immoveable property situate in 'India, and the value of such
How do I find court cases under Section 318 of the Indian Succession Act?
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When did Section 318 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?
Section 318 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 318, 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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