Section 15 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933
Power to call for further particulars.
The Manager may from time to time call for further and more detailed particulars of any claim preferred before him under this Act and may at his discretion refuse to proceed with the investigation of the claim until such particulars are supplied.
Summary
- The Manager has the power to ask for more information or specific details about any claim filed against the estate.
- These "further particulars" help the Manager understand exactly why the money is supposedly owed.
- If a person refuses to provide these extra details, the Manager can stop working on that specific claim.
- The investigation into a claim can be paused indefinitely at the Manager's discretion until the information is provided.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the Manager ask for more info even after I've submitted my claim?
Yes, the Manager can call for further and more detailed particulars at any time.
2. What happens if I don't give the Manager the extra details he asks for?
The Manager can refuse to move forward with the investigation of your claim.
3. Is the Manager required to keep investigating if I haven't sent the details?
No, the law says he may "at his discretion" refuse to proceed until the particulars are supplied.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 15 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, what can the Manager request from a claimant?
2.Under Section 15 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, what is the consequence of failing to provide the requested information?
3.Is the Manager's power to pause an investigation under Section 15 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, mandatory or optional?