(1) Where any person against whom any proceeding for the determination of arrears of rent or for the assessment of damages is to be or has been taken dies before the proceeding is taken or during the pendency thereof, the proceeding may be taken or, as the case may be, continued against the heirs or legal representatives of that person.
(2) Any amount due to the State Government or the corporate authority from any person whether by way of arrears of rent or damages or costs shall, after the death of the person, be payable by his heirs or legal representatives but their liability shall be Finality of order.
Offences and penalty.
Power to obtain information.
Liability of heirs and legal representatives.
limited to the extent of the assets of the deceased in their hands.
14. If any person refuses or fails to pay the arrears of rent payable under sub-section (1) of section 7 or the damages payable under sub-section (2) of that section or the costs awarded to the State Government or the corporate authority under sub-section (5) of section 9 or any portion of such rent, damages or costs, within the time, if any, specified, therefore in the order relating thereto, the competent officer may issue a certificate for the amount due, to the Collector who shall proceed to recover the same as an arrear of land revenue.