Answer By law4u team
If multiple legal heirs apply for a certificate, such as a legal heir certificate or succession certificate, the following steps generally occur under Indian law: 1. Application Process: All legal heirs can jointly apply for the certificate, or one heir can apply on behalf of others with their consent. In case of disagreement among the heirs, the court will be required to intervene. 2. Verification of Heirs: The authorities (usually a revenue officer, or in some cases, the court) will verify the relationship of each applicant to the deceased person. This might involve providing documents such as the death certificate, family tree, and proof of relationship (e.g., birth certificates, marriage certificates). 3. Dispute Resolution: If there is a dispute among the legal heirs regarding who should be entitled to the certificate, the matter may need to be resolved in court. The court will determine the rightful heirs based on the succession laws applicable (e.g., Hindu Succession Act, Muslim Personal Law, etc.). 4. Issuance of Certificate: Once the application is verified and there is no dispute (or the dispute is resolved), the certificate will be issued either jointly or individually, depending on the application. If issued jointly, all the legal heirs are recognized in the certificate. 5. Court Intervention: If heirs do not agree on the distribution or succession, they may be required to approach the civil court for a declaration of their rights before the certificate is granted. In short, multiple legal heirs can apply together, but if there's any conflict, it may need to be addressed through legal proceedings.
