Section 13 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933
Appeals to Board of Revenue.
(1)An appeal shall lie to the Board of Revenue against any order by the Manager—
- (a)refusingto receive a document under section 9; or
- (b)refusing to admit a claim under the proviso to section 10; or
- (c)determining the amount of a debt or liability or of interest thereon, or reducing the rate of interest, under. section 11; or
- (d)setting asideor modifying a lease, settlement, grant, mortgage, charge or lien under section 12. (2)If no such appeal is preferred within six weeks from the date of the order, the decision of the Manager shall, subject to the provisions of section 22, be final.
Summary
- Creditors and other involved parties can appeal to the Board of Revenue if they disagree with specific orders made by the Manager.
- You can appeal if the Manager refuses to accept a document you submitted to support your claim.
- You can appeal if the Manager rejects a late claim that you tried to submit with a reasonable excuse.
- Appeals are allowed regarding the Manager's decisions on the total amount of debt owed, the interest calculated, or any reduction in interest rates.
- Decisions to cancel or change the terms of a lease, mortgage, or property link (lien) can also be appealed.
- An appeal must be submitted within six weeks of the Manager's order, or the decision becomes final (though still subject to general oversight).
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who do I talk to if I think the Manager's debt calculation is wrong?
You must file an appeal with the Board of Revenue.
2. How much time do I have to challenge a Manager's decision?
You have exactly six weeks from the date the order was made to file your appeal.
3. What happens if I miss the six week deadline?
The Manager's decision becomes final and cannot be changed, unless the higher authorities decide to review it on their own.
4. Can I appeal if the Manager refuses to look at a document I forgot to include originally?
Yes, the law specifically allows an appeal if the Manager refuses to receive a document under section 9.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 13 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, which authority hears appeals against the Manager's orders?
2.Under Section 13 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, what is the deadline for preferring an appeal?
3.Under Section 13 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, which of the following Manager actions can be appealed?
4.If a Manager refuses to admit a late claim under the proviso to Section 10, how can the claimant legally respond under Section 13 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933?