Circular of the Department of Legal Affairs dated 19th April, 1940 on section 4 of the Hindu Gains of Learning Act, 1930 [C10-ABJ]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 19 April 1940.

Dates: made 19 April 1940; in force 19 April 1940; ceased none recorded. Gazette: none recorded. Band B.

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Cite: Circular of the Department of Legal Affairs dated 19th April, 1940 on section 4 of the Hindu Gains of Learning Act, 1930, Circular F. No. 10/13/1940 [C10-ABJ]. Machine: C10-ABJ.

F. No. 10/13/1940-DEPA

Government of India

Ministry of Law and Justice

Department of Legal Affairs

New Delhi, dated the 19th April, 1940

All Marriages Officer and Districts Court

Subject: Section 4 of the Hindu Gains of Learning Act, 1930 (30 of 1930), the management of the property of a minor, regarding.

1. References have been received in the Department of Legal Affairs seeking clarification on the manner in which section 4 of the Hindu Gains of Learning Act, 1930 (30 of 1930) (hereinafter referred to as the Act) is to be applied to guardians appointed by the court who undertake the management of the property of a minor at more than one place.

2. The matter has been examined. Section 4 of the Act requires every guardian appointed by the court to make an application to the Registrar General within the period stated in that section.

3. It is, accordingly, clarified that a separate application shall be made in respect of each place at which the management of the property of a minor is undertaken, and the Registrar General shall process each application in accordance with section 4 of the Act and the rules made thereunder.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this circular may be brought to the notice of the Department of Legal Affairs.

(Under Secretary to the Government of India)

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