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Section 44, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 [S1D-JDX]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 7 July 1956.

In Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 [A10-F2A]. This text from 7 July 1956. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 44, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 [S1D-JDX]. Machine: S1D-JDX.

44. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Registrar General may, by order in writing, direct any guardian appointed by the court to take such measures in relation to the management of the property of a minor as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.

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guardian: Section 2, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 [S1DH3D] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "guardian" means a person having the care of the person of a minor or of his property, or of both his person and property

guardian: 30 more definitions.

minor: Section 2, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 [S1DH3D] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "minor" means a person who, under the provisions of the Indian Majority Act, 1875 (9 of 1875), is to be deemed not to have attained his majority

minor: 31 more definitions.

prescribed: Section 2, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 [S1DH3D] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act

prescribed: 996 more definitions.

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Section 44, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 [S1D-JDX]