The Indian Succession Act, 1925 — Part IX: Probate, Letters of Administration and Administration of Assets of Deceased
Section 235. Citation before grant of administration to legatee other than universal or residuary
Letters of administration with the Will annexed shall not be granted to any legatee other than a universal or a residuary legatee, until a citation has been issued and published in the manner hereinafter mentioned, calling on the next-of-kin to accept or refuse letters of administration.
