Section 16: Grant of administration where executor has not renounced. Exception.

The Probate and Administration Act, 1977 (1920 A.d.)Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 29 of 1977

When a person appointed an executor has not renounced the executorship, letters of administration shall not be granted to any other person until a citation has been issued calling upon the executor to accept or renounce his executorship.

Exception.–– except that, when one or more of several executors has or have proved a will, the Court may, on the death of the survivor of those who have proved, grant letters of administration without citing those who have not proved.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Probate and Administration Act, 1977 (1920 A.d.)
Section	16
Marginal note	Grant of administration where executor has not renounced. Exception.
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status	In force as published by the source

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