General rule of succession to intestate Taluqdars and Grantees
Section 23 of the Oudh Estates' Act, 1869 deals with general rule of succession to intestate Taluqdars and Grantees. Except in the cases provided for by section twenty-two, the succession to all property left by Taluqdárs and Grantees, and their heirs and legatees, dying intestate, shall be regulated by the ordinary law to which members of the intestate's tribe and religion are subject. The Act was enacted on 12 Jan 1869.
Except in the cases provided for by section twenty-two, the succession to all property left by Taluqdárs and Grantees, and their heirs and legatees, dying intestate, shall be regulated by the ordinary law to which members of the intestate's tribe and religion are subject.
Section 23, The Oudh Estates' Act, 1869 (Act 1 of 1869).
Questions about Section 23
What does Section 23 of the Oudh Estates' Act deal with?
Section 23 of the Oudh Estates' Act is headed "General rule of succession to intestate Taluqdars and Grantees". Except in the cases provided for by section twenty-two, the succession to all property left by Taluqdárs and Grantees, and their heirs and legatees, dying intestate, shall be regulated by the ordinary law to which members of the intestate's tribe and religion are subject.
How do I find court cases under Section 23 of the Oudh Estates' Act?
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When was Section 23 of the Oudh Estates' Act enacted?
Section 23 of the Oudh Estates' Act, cited as Oudh Estates Act 1869 23, was enacted on 12 Jan 1869 as Act 1 of 1869. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 22. Special rules of succession to intestate Taluqdars and Grantees648 words
- 2. Interpretation - clause315 words
- 11. Taluqdars and Grantees may transfer and bequeath252 words
- 8. Preparation of lists of Taluqdars and Grantees240 words
- 25. Grandparents, parents, and senior widows. Junior widows221 words
- 3. Taluqdars to have heritable and transferable rights in their estates199 words
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