September 14, 2026

Section 229 – Indian Succession Act, 1925: Grant of Administration Where Executor Has Not Renounced

The Indian Succession Act, 1925 — Part IX, 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.