This is an application for grant of probate regarding the Will of Swajan Mazumder. The widow filed as executrix with the son's consent. Upon scrutiny by the department, the High Court allowed the application.
The application for grant of probate is allowed by granting order in terms of prayer (a) of the petition.
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ORDER SHEET
OD-21
PLA/100/2023 IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA TESTAMENTARY AND INTESTATE JURISDICTION
IN THE GOODS OF:
SWAJAN MAZUMDER, DECEASED
BEFORE:
The Hon’ble JUSTICE ARINDAM MUKHERJEE Date: 23 November, 2023.
Appearance: Mr. Basudeb Patra, Adv.
The Court :- This is an application for grant of probate of the last Will and Testament dated 2nd February, 2017 left behind by the abovenamed deceased.
The mother of the testator predeceased him. The widow is the executrix. The only son has consented to the grant. The Will has been proved in common form by the affidavit of the attesting witness.
Considering the view of the department upon complete scrutiny, the application for grant of probate is allowed by granting order in terms of prayer (a) of the petition.
The petition for grant of probate stands disposed of, accordingly.
(ARINDAM MUKHERJEE, J.)
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the application for grant of probate of the last Will and Testament of the deceased should be allowed.
SWAJAN MAZUMDER DECEASED (through Widow, Executrix)
The State of West Bengal (through Commissioner of Stamp and Transfer Duty)
ARINDAM MUKHERJEE
As recorded by the court registry
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