Indian Succession Act, 1925 · Chapter I: Of Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration
Section 229: Grant of administration where executor has not renounced
When a person appointed an executor has not renounced the executorship, letters of administration shall not be granted to any other person until a citation has been issued, calling upon the executor to accept or renounce his executorship:
Provided that, when one or more of several executors have proved a will, the Court may, on the death of the survivor of those who have proved, grant letters of administration without citing those who have not proved.
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