Section 5 of The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876
On the publication of the order vesting in him the management on the said property, the manager shall publish a notice in English, Urdu and Hindi, calling upon all persons having claims against the holder of the said property to notify the same in writing to such Manager within three months from the date of the publication. Notice how published.--Such notice shall be published by being posted at the kachahris in the district or districts in which the said property lies, and at such other places as the Manager thinks fit.
Summary
- Once management begins, the Manager must tell the public to submit their claims.
- The Manager must publish a notice in three languages: English, Urdu, and Hindi.
- The notice tells anyone who is owed money to report it in writing.
- Creditors have exactly three months from the date of the notice to submit their claims.
- These notices must be posted at the local government offices (kachahris) in the districts where the land is located.
- The Manager can also choose to post the notice in other public places.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. In what languages must the notice to claimants be written?
The notice must be published in English, Urdu, and Hindi.
2. How long do creditors have to notify the Manager of their claims?
They must notify the Manager in writing within three months from the date the notice is published.
3. Where is the Manager required to post the notice?
The notice must be posted at the kachahris (offices) in the district or districts where the property is located.
4. Can the Manager post the notice anywhere else?
Yes, the Manager can post it at any other places they think are appropriate.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 5 of The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876, how many months does a claimant have to notify the Manager of their claim?
Q2.According to Section 5 of The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876, which language is NOT required for the publication of the notice?
Q3.Under Section 5 of The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876, where is the mandatory location for posting the notice?
Q4.Under Section 5 of The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876, in what format must a claim be submitted to the Manager?
Q5.Considering Section 2 and Section 5 of The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876, what event triggers the Manager to publish the multilingual notice?