Mera Samvidhaan All of Indian Succession Act, 1925

Part VI · Chapter XII · Of Bequests with Directions as to Application or Enjoyment

138Direction that fund be employed in particular manner following absolute bequest of same to or for benefit of any person.

Section 138 · Part VI · Chapter XII · page 51 of the Act

Where a fund is bequeathed absolutely to or for the benefit of any person, but the will contains a direction that it shall be applied or enjoyed in a particular manner, the legatee shall be entitled to receive the fund as if the will had contained no such direction.

Illustration

A sum of money is bequeathed towards purchasing a country residence for A, or to purchase an annuity for A, or to place A in any business. A choses to receive the legacy in money. He is entitled to do so.

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