Section 7 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933
Application by Manager of sums received.
- (1)From the sums received under sub-sections (1) and
- (2)of section 6, the Manager shall pay— first, to the Nawab Bahadur such monthly sum, not being in any case less than Rs. 9, 583-5-4, as the State Government may fix in this behalf; 1 [secondly, the allowances, if any, payable under section 3 of the Murshidabad Act, 1946]; 2 [thirdly], the Government revenue, cesses, rates and taxes and all debts and liabilities for the time being due or incurred to Government or to any local authority; 3 [fourthly], in the case of property held by the Nawab Bahadur as tenant, the rent and cess due to the superior landlord in respect of the said property; 4 [fifthly], the cost of such repairs and improvements of the immoveable properties of the estate as appear necessary to the Manager and are approved by the Board of Revenue, and shall apply the residue to the discharge of the costs of the management, to the payment of expenditure incurred in litigation and to the settlement in accordance with the scheme approved by the Board of Revenue under section 14 of such debts and liabilities of the Nawab Bahadur as may be estsblished under the provisions of this Act.
- (2)Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), it shall be lawful for the pay out of the sums received under sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 6 any sum required to meet such expenditure on other object or for any other purpose as the 5 [State Government] may from time to time sanction.
Summary
- The Manager uses money collected from estate rents and the monthly Government payment to pay specific costs in a set order.
- First, the Nawab Bahadur must receive a monthly allowance of at least Rs. 9,583, 5 annas, and 4 pies.
- Second, the Manager pays any allowances required under the Murshidabad Act, 1946.
- Third, payments are made for Government taxes, revenues, and any debts owed to local authorities.
- Fourth, if the Nawab is a tenant, the Manager pays the rent and taxes due to the superior landlord.
- Fifth, the Manager pays for property repairs and improvements that are approved by the Board of Revenue.
- Any leftover money is used for management costs, legal expenses, and paying off debts according to a settled plan.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the absolute minimum amount the Nawab Bahadur must be paid every month?
The Nawab Bahadur must receive a monthly sum that is never less than Rs. 9,583, 5 annas, and 4 pies.
2. Can the Manager spend money on property repairs whenever they want?
No, the Manager can only spend money on repairs and improvements that they find necessary and that the Board of Revenue has approved.
3. Is the Manager allowed to spend money on things not listed in the priority order?
Yes, the State Government can specifically sanction spending for other objects or purposes from time to time.
4. What happens to the money that is left over after the Nawab and the Government are paid?
The remaining money, called the residue, is used for management costs, legal fees, and paying off debts under an approved settlement scheme.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 7 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, which of these must be paid before the Manager can spend money on property repairs?
2.Under Section 7 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, what role does the Board of Revenue play regarding estate maintenance?
3.Under Section 7 and Section 14 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, when is the residue of the funds applied to the settlement of the Nawab's debts?
4.Under Section 7 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, who has the authority to sanction spending for purposes not explicitly listed in the section?