Ramchandra Govind Pethe v. Late Laxman Govind Pethe Alias Pethe Laxman Govind

SLG BEFORE : MRS. KAVITA Y. AMBEKAR , COMPANY REGISTRAR / TESTAMENTARY REGISTRAR Date: 16th March, 2026 CALLED FOR COMPLIANCE :

TP/281/2026 (E-filing) Ms. Violet Almeida a/w. Ayesha Saiyed, Advocate for petitioner PC :

1. Perused Petition. Heard Ld. Advocate for petitioner. This petition is for Succession Certificate in respect of certain debts and securities belonging to deceased filed by petitioner namely Ramchandra Govind Pethe being brother of deceased. Deceased namely Laxman Govind Pethe died intestate at Mumbai on 03.07.1998. Copy of death certificate is annexed to the petition. Identification proof of deceased viz. copy of Pancard is already annexed to the petition.

2. Ld. Advocate for petitioner submits that parents of deceased predeceased the deceased. Deceased died as bachelor. Deceased was survived by one brother only who is petitioner herein. There are no other legal heirs.

3. Petitioner's oath is filed. Affidavit of Service of affixation of General Notice dated 10.02.2026 is filed. As sole surviving legal heir of the deceased is petitioner before this Court and the right or interest of no other legal heir is required to be protected. Hence, Administration Bond is dispensed with. Delay is explained and same is condoned. All other legal formalities are complied with. Hence, petition is granted.

4. Office to issue Succession Certificate as prayed after verifying whether any cross petition is filed or whether any Affidavit opposing grant is filed. 16.03.2026 COMPANY REGISTRAR / TESTAMENTARY REGISTRAR