For the purposes of section 24(3) of the Punjab Rent Act, 1995, a person of Indian origin is settled…
The definition in the Explanation includes a person of Indian origin settled outside India permanently or temporarily for employment, business or vocation, or another…
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For the purposes of section 24(3) of the Punjab Rent Act, 1995, a person of Indian origin is settled outside India. Which set correctly gives the possible reasons for settling abroad under the definition of a non-resident Indian?
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Correct answer A
The definition in the Explanation includes a person of Indian origin settled outside India permanently or temporarily for employment, business or vocation, or another purpose in circumstances indicating an intention to stay abroad for an uncertain period. An application for immediate possession under section 24(3) has additional requirements.
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Option A
The Explanation includes all three grounds in this set.
Option B
The residual ground requires circumstances indicating an intention to stay for an uncertain period.
Option C
The Explanation expressly names carrying on a business or vocation. Property ownership is not a separately listed ground.
Option D
Foreign citizenship is not a separately listed ground. The residual ground also requires circumstances indicating a stay for an uncertain period.
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