Section 9, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 [S1E-0JW]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 1 December 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.
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guardian: Section 2, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 [S1E0BB] (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 Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 [S1E0BB] (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 Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 [S1E0BB] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Registrar: Section 2, Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 [S1E0BB] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Registrar" means the Registrar of Marriages appointed under section 6
Registrar: 79 more definitions.
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