Section 48. The Court may, on application made to it by petition concerning any matter whatsoever connected with

Chapter IV.—Proceedings in Lunacy in Presidency-towns.) property, whether moveable or immoveable, of which the estate may consist: Provided that no manager so appointed shall without the permission of the Court— (a) mortgage, charge or transfer by sale, gift, exchange or otherwise, any immoveable property of the lunatic; or (b) lease any such property for a term exceeding five years. Such permission may be granted subject to any condition or restriction which the Court thinks fit to impose. 48. The Court may, on application made to it by petition concerning any matter whatsoever connected with the lunatic or his estate, make such order, subject to the provisions of this Chapter, respecting the application, as in the circumstances it thinks fit. Management and administration.