Indian Succession Act, 1925 · Chapter II: Of Limited Grants · Grants limited in duration
Section 240: Administration until will produced
Where no will of the deceased is forthcoming, but there is reason to believe that there is a will in existence, letters of administration may be granted, limited until the will or an authenticated copy of it is produced.
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