Where a pf'rson dies intestate and without leaving legal heirs, all hts property shall be escheat and shall belong to the Government 4 Prelzmrnary enquzry.-Whenevet the Collector receives infor• matton from any source that any person m possession of any movable or immovable property lymg wtthin hts jurisdietton has died intestate and without legal heirS, he shall cause an inquiry to be made as to whether the deceased has dted inte>tate and whether he has left any legal hetrs.
Section 3: Escheat1
The Kerala Escheats and Forfeitures Act, 1964 (No.4 of 1964)State Act of Kerala · Act 4 of 1964
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Kerala Escheats and Forfeitures Act, 1964 (No.4 of 1964) |
|---|---|
| Section | 3 |
| Marginal note | Escheat1 |
| Jurisdiction | State of Kerala |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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