If the executor renounce, or fail to accept, the executorship within the time limited for the acceptance or refusal thereof, the will may be proved and letters of administration with a copy of the will annexed may be granted to the person who would be entitled to administration in case of intestacy.
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Section 1 · Short title, extent and commencement.Section 2 · Application.Section 3 · Interpretation clause.Section 4 · Character and property of executor or administrator as suchSection 5 · Administration with copy annexed of authenticated copy of will proved abroad.Section 6 · Probate only to appointed executor.Section 7 · Appointment, express or implied.Section 8 · Persons to whom probate cannot be grantedIndia Code, Government of India. Text fetched 16 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.