(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 proceeding 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 Government 11[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.
11. Inserted by Act No.15 of 1986.
Offences and penalties.
Power to obtain information.
Liability of heirs and legal representatives.
10 [Act No. 20 of 1968]
15. If any person refuses or fails to pay the arrears of rent payable under sub-section (1) of section 7 or the damages payable under sub-section (2) of that section or costs awarded to the Government 12[or the corporate authority] under sub-section (5) of section 9, or any portion of such rent, damages or costs, within the time, if any, specified therefor in the order relating thereto, the estate officer may issue a certificate for the amount due, to the District Collector who shall proceed to recover the same as an arrear of land revenue.
16. No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Government 12[or the corporate authority] or the appellate officer or the estate officer in respect of anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act or of any rules or orders made thereunder.
17. The Government may, by notification, direct that any power exercisable by them under this Act shall, subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the notification, be exercisable also by such officer of the Government as may be specified therein.