Section 10 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933
Debt not duly notified to be barred.
Every debt or liability, except debts due or liabilities incurred to the Government or to any local authority and rent due to a superior landlord from the Nawab Bahadur as tenant of any property, which is not duly notified to the Manager within the time and in the manner mentioned in sections 8 and 9 shall be barred: Provided that if the Manager is satisfied that the claimant was for reasonable cause unable to comply with the provisions of sections 8 and 9, the Manager may admit his claim within a further period of six months from the expiration of the period of six months specified in section 8.
Summary
- If a debt or liability is not reported to the Manager on time and in the correct way, it is "barred," meaning it cannot be legally collected.
- This rule applies to any debt that fails to meet the requirements of Section 8 (timing) and Section 9 (manner of presentation).
- There are three major exceptions: debts due to the Government, debts to local authorities, and rent owed to a superior landlord.
- If a claimant had a "reasonable cause" for being late, the Manager can allow the claim to be filed late.
- This late admission can only happen within a further six-month window after the first six-month deadline has passed.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What does it mean if a debt is "barred"?
It means the debt is no longer legally enforceable against the estate because it was not reported properly and on time.
2. Are any debts safe even if I don't notify the Manager?
Yes, debts owed to the Government, local authorities, and rent for superior landlords are not barred by this section.
3. What counts as "reasonable cause" for missing the deadline?
The Act doesn't list specific examples, but it is whatever the Manager is "satisfied" with, such as a serious illness or being out of the country.
4. How much extra time can the Manager give me?
The Manager can admit a late claim within a further period of six months after the initial six-month period expires.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 10 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, which of these debts would be barred if not notified within the timeframe?
2.Under Section 10 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, what is the maximum possible extension for a claimant who has a "reasonable cause"?
3.Under Section 10 and Section 8 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, if a claimant submits a written notice five months after the public notice but fails to provide supporting documents as required by Section 9, is the debt barred?
4.Under Section 10 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, who has the power to decide if a claimant had a "reasonable cause" for a delay?