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Section 54: Grant of probate

The Karnataka Court-Fee and Suits Valuation Act, 1958.State Act of Karnataka · Act 16 of 1958

The grant of probate or letters of administration shall not be delayed by reason of the reference to the Deputy Commissioner under sub-section (2) of section 52; or of a motion by the Deputy Commissioner under sub-section (5) of section 56; but the Court shall make no grant of probate or letters of administration until it is satisfied that a fee not less than that prescribed by this Act has been paid on the basis of the net value of the estate as furnished in the valuation accompanying the application, or in the amended valuation filed under sub-section (3) of section 56:

Provided that the Court may grant probate or letters of administration notwithstanding that the prescribed fee has not been paid, to the Administrator-General in his official capacity on his giving an undertaking to the satisfaction of the court that the said fee will be paid within such time as may be fixed by the court.

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ActThe Karnataka Court-Fee and Suits Valuation Act, 1958.
Section54
Marginal noteGrant of probate
JurisdictionState of Karnataka
StatusIn force as published by the source

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