Section 296

Surrender of revoked probate or letters of administration.

The Indian Succession Act, 1925

  • Act 39 of 1925
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to consolidate the law applicable to intestate and testamentary succession.

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    (1) When a grant of probate or letters of administration is revoked or annulled under this Act, the person to whom the grant was made shall forthwith deliver up the probate or letters to the Court which made the grant.
     (2) If such person willfully and without reasonable cause omits so to deliver up the probate or letters, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months, or with both.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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