What does section 22 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, provide when its conditions for joint Class I…
Section 22 gives the other qualifying heirs a preferential acquisition right where an interest in immovable property or in a business of an intestate devolves on two or more…
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What does section 22 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, provide when its conditions for joint Class I succession are met and an heir proposes to transfer an inherited interest?
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Correct answer A
Section 22 gives the other qualifying heirs a preferential acquisition right where an interest in immovable property or in a business of an intestate devolves on two or more Class I heirs and one proposes to transfer that interest.
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Option A
This is the preferential right created by section 22.
Option B
Section 21 addresses the presumption in simultaneous deaths.
Option C
Disqualifications are dealt with in provisions such as sections 25–28.
Option D
Section 29 deals with succession by the Government on failure of heirs.
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