For a Bhumiswami's usufructuary mortgage of agricultural land governed by section 165(2)(b) of the…
Subject to clause (a), section 165(2)(b) sets a six-year ceiling. It also requires the deed to provide for redemption without payment by the Bhumiswami at the end of the…
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For a Bhumiswami's usufructuary mortgage of agricultural land governed by section 165(2)(b) of the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code, 1959, what is the maximum permitted term?
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Correct answer B
Subject to clause (a), section 165(2)(b) sets a six-year ceiling. It also requires the deed to provide for redemption without payment by the Bhumiswami at the end of the term and immediate redelivery. The subsection's proviso excludes land held for non-agricultural purposes.
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Option A
Clause (b) does not set a five-year limit.
Option B
Clause (b) caps the term at six years.
Option C
Seven years exceeds the statutory ceiling.
Option D
Ten years exceeds the statutory ceiling.
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