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Section 20 of The Oudh Estates Act, 1869

No Taluqdár or Grantee and no heir or legatee of a Taluqdár or Grantee, having Child, parent, brother, unmarried sister, or a nephew, being the naturally born son of a brother of such Taluqdár or Grantee, heir or legatee, shall have power to bequeath his estate or any part thereof or any interest therein exceeding in amount or value the sum of two thousand rupees to religious or charitable uses, except by a will executed not less than three months before his death, and registered within one month from the date of its execution.

Summary

A person cannot give away property worth more than two thousand rupees to religious or charitable causes if they have certain close living relatives.
These close relatives include a child, parent, brother, unmarried sister, or a nephew who is the biological son of a brother.
To legally make a charitable gift over this limit when these relatives are alive, the person must make a will at least three months before they die.
This will must also be registered within one month from the day it is signed.

Practical examples

1Ali wants to leave 5,000 rupees to a local school. He has a living unmarried sister. He signs his will on March 1, registers it on March 15, and lives until August. The gift is valid because he met the three-month survival rule and the one-month registration rule.

2Dev leaves 10,000 rupees to a temple and dies two weeks later. He is survived by his father. The gift is invalid because he did not live for the required three months after making the will.

FAQ

1. Can I leave money to charity if I have children?

Yes, but if the value is over two thousand rupees, you must execute the will at least three months before your death and register it within one month.

2. Who counts as a close relative for this rule?

A child, parent, brother, unmarried sister, or a nephew who is the naturally born son of your brother.

3. What is the maximum amount I can give without these strict rules?

Two thousand rupees.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 20 of The Oudh Estates Act, 1869, what happens if a person with a living brother tries to leave 3,000 rupees to a charity in a will signed one week before death?

Q2.Under Section 20 of The Oudh Estates Act, 1869, which of the following relatives triggers the strict rules for charitable bequests?

Q3.Under Section 20 of The Oudh Estates Act, 1869, what is the deadline for registering a will that gives a large estate to a religious use?

Q4.Under Section 20 of The Oudh Estates Act, 1869, what is the exact financial threshold that triggers these strict rules for religious gifts?

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