Section379

The Indian Succession Act, 1925

Mode of collecting court-fees on certificates

Q: When did Section 379 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 379 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 379, 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 15 Oct 2026

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

Section 379 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 deals with mode of collecting court-fees on certificates. Every application for a certificate or for the extension of a certificate shall be accompanied by a deposit of a sum equal to the fee payable under the Court-Fees Act, 1870 (7 of 1870), in respect of the certificate or extension applied for. The Act came into force on 30 Sep 1925.

(1) Every application for a certificate or for the extension of a certificate shall be accompanied by a deposit of a sum equal to the fee payable under the Court-Fees Act, 1870 (7 of 1870), in respect of the certificate or extension applied for.
(2) If the application is allowed, the sum deposited by the applicant shall be expended, under the direction of the Judge, in the purchase of the stamp to be used for denoting the fee payable as aforesaid.
(3) Any sum received under sub-section (1) and not expended under sub-section (2) shall be refunded to the person who deposited it.
Section 379, The Indian Succession Act, 1925 (Act 39 of 1925).

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Referred to by 1

s. 390 Provisions with respect to certificates under Bombay Regulation VIII of 1827

Questions about Section 379

What does Section 379 of the Indian Succession Act deal with?

Section 379 of the Indian Succession Act is headed "Mode of collecting court-fees on certificates". Every application for a certificate or for the extension of a certificate shall be accompanied by a deposit of a sum equal to the fee payable under the Court-Fees Act, 1870 (7 of 1870), in respect of the certificate or extension applied for.

How do I find court cases under Section 379 of the Indian Succession Act?

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What should I read with Section 379 of the Indian Succession Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 379 of the Indian Succession Act come into force?

Section 379 of the Indian Succession Act, cited as Succession Act 379, 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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