The Mappilla Marumakkattayam Act, 1939
The Mappilla Marumakkattayam Act, 1939
The Mappilla Marumakkattayam Act, 1939, regulates the matrilineal inheritance system known as Marumakkattayam among Mappillas in Tamil Nadu. It defines the structure of the *tarwad* (joint family) and the role of the *karnavan* (manager). The Act ensures transparency by requiring the karnavan to maintain property inventories and accounts, which members can inspect. It guarantees members the right to maintenance and provides a legal framework for partitioning family property. Additionally, it allows families to register as "impartible" to prevent division. This legislation balances traditional family management with individual rights, ensuring accountability and fair distribution of ancestral assets for the community.
Chapter I PRELIMINARY →
Chapter II TARWAD AND ITS MANAGEMENT →
- 3Duty of the karnavan to maintain an inventory
- 4Duty of the karnavan to keep accounts
- 5Right of anandravans to inspect inventory and accounts
- 6Right of every member for maintenance
- 7Investment of surplus income
- 8Validity of sales, mortgages and leases
- 9Debt contracted by karnavan when binding on tarwad
- 10Immovable property when liable for attachment or sale for maintenance
- 11Right to remove karnavan by suit
- 12Relinquishment of right of management by karnavan
Chapter III PARTITION →
Chapter IV REGISTROTION OF TARWADS →
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