Section 23

Transfer to Government of accumulations in the hands of Official Trustee.

The Official Trusteers Act, 1913

  • Act 2 of 1913
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

To consolidate and amend the law constituting the office of the Official Trustee.

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    When any moneys payable to a beneficiary under a trust have been in the hands of any Official Trustee for a period of, twelve years or upwards whether before or after the commencement of this Act in consequence of the Official "Trustee having been unable to trace the person entitled to receive the same, such money shall be transferred in the prescribed manner to the account and credit of the Government 1***:
     Provided that no such moneys shall be so transferred if any suit or proceeding is pending in respect thereof in any Court.

Notes

1. The words "of India" omitted by Act 21 of 1922, s. 4.

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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