Liability of executor or administrator for neglect to get any part of property

Q: When did Section 369 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 369 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 369, 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.

In force From 30 Sep 1925 Act 39 of 1925 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 39 of 1925 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 30 Sep 1925 In force 30 Sep 1925 Cited by 1 provision

Section 369 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with liability of executor or administrator for neglect to get any part of property. When an executor or administrator occasions a loss to the estate by neglecting to get in any part of the property of the deceased, he is liable to make good the amount. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

When an executor or administrator occasions a loss to the estate by neglecting to get in any part of the property of the deceased, he is liable to make good the amount.
Illustrations
(i) The executor absolutely releases a debt due to the deceased from a solvent person, or compounds with a debtor who is able to pay in full. The executor is liable to make good the amount.
(ii) The executor neglects to sue for a debt till the debtor is able to plead that the claim is barred by limitation and the debt is thereby lost to the estate. The executor is liable to make good the amount.
Section 369, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

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Questions about Section 369

What does Section 369 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 369 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Liability of executor or administrator for neglect to get any part of property". When an executor or administrator occasions a loss to the estate by neglecting to get in any part of the property of the deceased, he is liable to make good the amount.

How do I find court cases under Section 369 of the Indian Succession Act?

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What should I read with Section 369 of the Indian Succession Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 369 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 369 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 369, 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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