Amendment of Hindu Succession Act, 1956

In Section 7 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 in its application to the State of Kerala.- (a) In sub-section (3) between the words “him” and “shall” the words “or her”, between the words himself” and “and” the words “or herself” and between the words “his” and “family in the two places where they occur the words “or her” shall be respectively inserted. (b)In the explanation to sub-section (3) the word “male” shall be omitted. (c)The existing explanation to sub-section (3) shall be numbered as explanation I and the following shall be added as explanation II: Explanation II,-The devolution of Sthanam properties under sub section (3) and their division among the members of the family and heir shall not be deemed to have conferred upon them in respect of immovable properties any higher rights than the sthanamdar regarding eviction or otherwise as against tenants who were holding such properties under the sthani.