Probate of the will or letters of administration to the estate of a deceased person may be granted by the District Judge under the seal of his Court, if it appears by a petition, verified as hereinafter mentioned, of the person applying for the same that the testator or intestate, as the case may be, had at the time of his decease a fixed place of abode, or any property, movable or immovable, within the jurisdiction of the Judge.
Section 56: When probate or administration may be granted by District Judge.
The Probate and Administration Act, 1977 (1920 A.d.)Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 29 of 1977
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Probate and Administration Act, 1977 (1920 A.d.) |
|---|---|
| Section | 56 |
| Marginal note | When probate or administration may be granted by District Judge. |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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