Indian Succession Act, 1925 · Chapter VIII: Of Assent to A Legacy by Executor or Administrator
Section 332: Assent necessary to complete legatee’s title
The assent of the executor or administrator is necessary to complete a legatee's title to his legacy.
Illustrations
(i) A by his will bequeaths to B his Government paper which is in deposit with the Imperial Bank of India. The Bank has no authority to deliver the securities, nor B a right to take possession of them, without the assent of the executor.
(ii) A by-his will has bequeathed to C his house in Calcutta in the tenancy of B. C is not entitled to receive the rents without the assent of the executor or administrator.
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