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Section 12: Liability of heirs and legal representatives.

The Meghalaya Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) (Act No.15 of 1980)State Act of Meghalaya · Act 15 of 1980

(1) Where any person against whom any proceeding for the determination of arrears of rent or for the assessment of damages is to be or has been taken dies before the proceedings is taken or during the pendency thereof, the proceeding may be taken or, as the case may be, continued against the heirs or legal representatives of that person.

(2) Any amount due to the State Government or the corporate authority from any person whether by way of arrears of rent or damages or costs shall, after the death of the person, be payable by his heirs or legal representatives but their liability shall be limited to the extent of the assets of the deceased in their hands.

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ActThe Meghalaya Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) (Act No.15 of 1980)
Section12
Marginal noteLiability of heirs and legal representatives.
JurisdictionState of Meghalaya
StatusIn force as published by the source

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