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Section 4: Definitions

The Odisha Court of Wards Act, 1947State Act of Odisha · Act 26 of 1947

In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context-

(a) "The Court" means the Court of Wards;

(b) "Minor" means a person who has not completed the age of twenty-one years;

(c) "Property" includes both immovable property and movable property;

(d) "Proprietor" means a person who owns or has a life interest in land either solely or as a co-sharer;

(e) "Ward" means a person who is under the charges of the Court or whose property Is under such charge.

CHAPTER-II Constitution, Jurisdiction and Powers of the Court of Wards

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ActThe Odisha Court of Wards Act, 1947
Section4
Marginal noteDefinitions
JurisdictionState of Odisha
StatusIn force as published by the source

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