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Under section 29 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, where that Act governs the succession, an intestate…

Section 29 provides for failure of qualified heirs. The Government takes subject to the obligations and liabilities to which an heir would have been subject.

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Under section 29 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, where that Act governs the succession, an intestate leaves no heir qualified to succeed. To whom does the property devolve?

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Correct answer A

Section 29 provides for failure of qualified heirs. The Government takes subject to the obligations and liabilities to which an heir would have been subject.

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Option A

Section 29 directs devolution on the Government, subject to the obligations and liabilities that would bind an heir.

Option B

The premise excludes every qualified heir; brothers cannot displace that express premise.

Option C

The section does not divide the property between Government and unqualified heirs.

Option D

Government is expressly designated, so a no-recipient answer fails.

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