44If accounts not filed Principal Registrar to give notice etc.

##### 44. If accounts not filed Principal Registrar to give notice etc. (1) If an executor or administrator neglects to file an inventory or to pass accounts within one month after the expiration of the period fixed by the rules, the Principal Registrar shall cause such executor or administrator to be notified of such neglect. (2) In case of further neglect of the period of one month, the Principal Registrar shall apply for an order upon such executor or administrator to file such inventory or exhibit such account forthwith. (3) No proceedings under this section shall affect the liability of the executor or administrator to be proceeded against for an account and administration, or prevent an action from being brought on any guarantee given as required by section 26(1) or section 62(1). [Section 44 amended: No. 138 of 1976 s. 12; No. 67 of 1979 s. 44.]