Rajasthan Pre 2016

Under the Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955, the sale, gift or bequest of Khatedari interests by a member of the Scheduled Caste in favour of a person, who is not a member of Scheduled Caste shall be:

Verified Answer
A. valid
B. void
C. voidable
D. voidable at the instance of transferor

Explanation:

Section 42 of the Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955, explicitly prohibits the transfer (sale, gift, or bequest) of Khatedari interests by a member of a Scheduled Caste to a person who is not a member of a Scheduled Caste. Any such transfer is declared void to protect the interests of Scheduled Castes and Tribes.