The Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954
53. Succession to a woman holding an interest otherwise. –
When a Bhumidhar or Asami, other than one mentioned in section 50 or 51, who is a woman dies, her interest in the holding shall devolve in accordance with the order of succession given below:
(a) Male lineal descendants in the male line of descent:
Provided that no member of this class shall inherit of any male descendant between him and the deceased is alive:
Provided further that the son or sons of a predeceased son how lowsoever shall inherit the share which would have developed upon the deceased if he had been then alive;
(b) Husband
(c) Widow of male lineal descendant in the male line of descent;
(d) Daughter;
(e) Daughter’s son;
(f) Husband’s brother;
(g) Husband brother’s son
The Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954
