Section 8 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933
Notice to claimants.
As soon as may be after the publication of the order for the appointment of a Manager under section 3 the Manager shall publish in the prescribed manner a notice in English and Bengali calling upon all persons having claims against the Nawab Bahadur to notify such claims in writing to the Manager within six months from the date of the notice.
Summary
- The Manager must publish a formal notice to anyone who believes the Nawab Bahadur owes them money.
- This notice must be published as soon as possible after the Manager is officially appointed under Section 3.
- The notice must be written in two languages: English and Bengali.
- All claimants are required to submit their claims in writing to the Manager.
- Claimants have a strict deadline of six months from the date of the notice to notify the Manager of their claims.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How quickly should the notice be published?
The Act requires the Manager to publish the notice as soon as may be after they are appointed.
2. In which languages must the notice be written?
The notice must be published in both English and Bengali.
3. How much time do I have to submit a claim?
You must submit your claim in writing within six months from the date the notice is published.
4. Can I just tell the Manager about my claim in person?
No, the Act specifically requires claimants to notify their claims in writing to the Manager.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 8 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, when must the Manager publish the notice to claimants?
2.Under Section 8 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, what is the mandatory language requirement for the notice?
3.Under Section 8 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, what is the time limit for a person to notify the Manager of a claim?
4.Under Section 8 of The Murshidabad Estate Administration Act, 1933, how must a claim be presented to the Manager?