Full details of matters relating to the estate are sent at the same time and the necessity for obtaining representation for the purpose of receiving the gratuity under section 16 of the Pensions Ordinance, 1932, where
payable, is pointed out.
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Where the relatives so desire the Official Administrator applies for the grant of letters of administration to himself and in such event winds up the estate and remits the balance
to those entitled thereto.
Pending application for grant of representation to the Official Administrator or any other person the Official Administrator arranges for collection of any salary, refund of contribution to Widows and Orphans Pension Fund, gratuity, or other payments due from the Government to the deceased's estate and submits an application for remission of the Official Administrator's statutory commission on this part of the
estate.
3. In order to avoid deterioration caused by heat and humidity clothing and other articles of a perishable nature are sold immediately by auction, as also are bulky articles the cost of shipment of which would be disproportionate to
their value.
Articles of a personal nature are retained so that the relatives may express their wishes as to their disposal.
4.
A detailed account of every administration undertaken by the Official Administrator is sent to those interested in the estate. Probate and Estate Duties in accordance with statutory scales are payable and are shewn in this account.