Devolution of tenancy on death of tenant

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Statutory text

(1) If a tenant dies during the term of his tenancy, the tenancy shall subject to the provisions of sub-section (2), devolve—
- (a) on his lineal male descendants, in the male line of descent, if any;
- (b) failing such descendants, on his widow, if any: Provided that such widow shall cease to enjoy the tenancy right if she remarries or abandons the land or is ejected therefrom in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
- (c) failing such descendants and widow, or in case there is a widow if and when she ceases to enjoy the tenancy rights under the proviso to clause (b), on a khana damad, if any.
(2) No person shall be entitled to succeed to tenancy under sub-section (1), unless he is willing to cultivate personally the land comprising the tenancy.

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