Section 23: To whom administration may be granted.

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

When the deceased has died intestate, administration of his estate may be granted to any person who, according to the rules for the distribution of the estate of an intestate applicable in the case such deceased, would be entitled to the whole or any part of such deceased’s estate.

When several such persons apply for administration, it shall be in the discretion of the Court to grant to any one or more of them.

When no such person applies, it may be granted to a creditor of the deceased.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Probate and Administration Act, 1977 (1920 A.d.)
Section	23
Marginal note	To whom administration may be granted.
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status	In force as published by the source

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