Section 73: District Delegate when not to grant probate or administration.

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

A District Delegate shall not grant probate or letters of administration in any case in which there is contention as to the grant, or in which it otherwise appears to him that probate or letters of administration ought not to be granted in his Court.

Explanation.–– By contention is understood the appearance of any one in person, or by his recognized agent, or by a pleader duly appointed to act on his behalf, to oppose the proceeding.

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Act	The Probate and Administration Act, 1977 (1920 A.d.)
Section	73
Marginal note	District Delegate when not to grant probate or administration.
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status	In force as published by the source

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