What is the period of limitation for filing a suit for possession of a hereditary office?
Under Article 107 of the Schedule to the Limitation Act, 1963, the period of limitation for filing a suit for possession of a hereditary office is Twelve years, beginning to…
Choose your answer
What is the period of limitation for filing a suit for possession of a hereditary office?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
Under Article 107 of the Schedule to the Limitation Act, 1963, the period of limitation for filing a suit for possession of a hereditary office is Twelve years, beginning to run when the defendant takes possession of the office adversely to the plaintiff.
Option feedback
Option A
Incorrect. One year is not the limitation period for a suit for possession of a hereditary office under Article 107.
Option B
Article 107 prescribes twelve years for this suit. A three-year period does not apply.
Option C
Correct. Under Article 107 of the Schedule to the Limitation Act, 1963, the period of limitation for a suit for possession of a hereditary office is Twelve years from when the defendant takes possession of the office adversely to the plaintiff.
Option D
Incorrect. Thirty years is not the limitation period prescribed by Article 107 of the Limitation Act, 1963.
Practice for these exams
-
Assam Higher Judicial Service
-
CUET PG Law (LL.M.)
Subject revision