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ancestral property vs self-acquired property

I would like to know what is ancestral property and self-acquired property. And some important rules in possessing ancestral property.


Asked on 3/04/09, 6:04 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

Re: ancestral property vs self-acquired property

ancestral property is the property which you get from your ancestors eg your father, grand father etc whereas self acquired property is acquired by you from your income/gains. Ancestral property cannot be dispose of by will but self acquired can be.

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Answered on 3/04/09, 7:34 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: ancestral property vs self-acquired property

I agree with the opinion of my esteemed colleague Mr. Pawse.

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Answered on 3/04/09, 9:23 am


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