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As per section 31 of Transfer of Property Act ‘A’ transfers a farm to ‘B’ for his life with a proviso…

Illustration (a) to section 31 of the Transfer of Property Act covers these facts: the condition that the transfer shall cease if B cuts down the wood is valid, so when B…

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As per section 31 of Transfer of Property Act ‘A’ transfers a farm to ‘B’ for his life with a proviso that in case ‘B’ cuts down a certain wood, the transfer shall cease to have any effect. ‘B’ cuts down the wood: Which of the following is correct?

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Correct answer B

Illustration (a) to section 31 of the Transfer of Property Act covers these facts: the condition that the transfer shall cease if B cuts down the wood is valid, so when B cuts it down, "‘B’ loses his life interest in the farm".

The condition is not void, and B, being only a life tenant, cannot keep the farm in defiance of the condition.

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