Section 9, Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 [S1D-HAZ]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 7 July 1956.
9. 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.
Defined terms in this text (3)
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.
Made under this section, or naming it (2)
Notification S.O. 606(E) of the Department of Legal Affairs dated 20th November, 2025 under section 9 [N15-49M], 20 November 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 (32 of 1956), the Central Government hereby appoints, with effect from the date of publication of this notification, the officers specified in the Table below to exercise the powers of the District Court within the jurisdiction set out against each"
Notification S.O. 300(E) of the Department of Legal Affairs dated 10th November, 2008 under section 9 [N13-B74], 10 November 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 (32 of 1956), the Central Government hereby directs that the powers exercisable by it under section 9 shall, subject to its control, also be exercisable by the Marriage Officer"
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