Multiple choice

Under Section 19 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, if two or more heirs succeed together to the property of an intestate, they shall take the property as

  1. tenants in common

  2. joint tenants

  3. Either (1) or (2)

  4. Neither (1) nor (2)
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Explanation

Option (1) is correct: They shall take the property as tenants in common, and not as joint tenants. Option (2) is incorrect: They shall take the property as tenants in common, and not as joint tenants. Option (3) is incorrect: They shall take the property as tenants in common, and not as joint tenants. Option (4) is incorrect: They shall take the property as tenants in common, and not as joint tenants.

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