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Section 23. Devolution of occupancy right on death

The Chota Nagpur Tenancy Act,1908

Act no. 6 of 19081908In forceJharkhand (State Act)

23. Devolution of occupancy right on death - If a Raiyat dies intestate in respect of a right of occupancy, it shall, subject to any local custom to the contrary, descend in the same manner as other immovable property : Provided that in any case in which, under the law of inheritance to which the Raiyat is subject, his other property goes to the [Government], his right of occupancy shall be extinguished.