5: Functions of Succession Facilitation Unit

The Succession Facilitation Unit shall perform the following functions, namely: (a) receive applications for grant of Letters of Administration and Succession Certificates, as the case may be, from legal heirs of the deceased; (b) process and assess the applications by way of a summary enquiry in the manner as may be prescribed, and in case of any factual controversy amongst the legal heirs, decline to assess the applications for filing afresh before the appropriate forum in accordance with the provisions of the Succession Act, 1925 (XXXIX of 1925) or any other applicable law; (c) maintain an online portal providing for updated record of the Letters of Administration and Succession Certificates issued under this Act; and (d) discharge or perform such functions as are incidental, ancillary or necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act.

Effective date: 2021-05-05

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