Which section of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 provides for escheat when an intestate leaves no…
Section 29 provides for devolution to the government when an intestate leaves no heir qualified under the Act. The government takes subject to the obligations and…
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Which section of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 provides for escheat when an intestate leaves no qualified heir?
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Correct answer C
Section 29 provides for devolution to the government when an intestate leaves no heir qualified under the Act.
The government takes subject to the obligations and liabilities that would have applied to an heir.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 27 treats a disqualified heir as having predeceased the intestate.
Option B
Section 28 bars disqualification merely because of disease, defect or deformity and preserves disqualifications provided in the Act.
Option C
Section 29 provides for devolution to the government if no heir qualifies under the Act.
Option D
Section 30 deals with testamentary disposition.
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