Under section 27 of the Limitation Act, 1963, what happens to a person's right to property when the…
Section 27 makes expiry of the time for a suit for possession extinguish the claimant's right to that property. This is an exception to the ordinary rule that limitation…
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Under section 27 of the Limitation Act, 1963, what happens to a person's right to property when the time prescribed for that person to sue for possession ends?
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Correct answer B
Section 27 makes expiry of the time for a suit for possession extinguish the claimant's right to that property. This is an exception to the ordinary rule that limitation bars the judicial remedy.
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Option A
Section 27 goes beyond barring the possession suit.
Option B
Expiry of the applicable period extinguishes the person's right to the property.
Option C
Section 27 does not create a suspended right or a restoration mechanism.
Option D
Section 27 extinguishes the person's right and does not prescribe transfer to the State.
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