Matrilineal Meghalaya to give land rights to men
The Hindu
Among the Khasis, parental property has traditionally gone to the youngest daughter
is set to break the tradition of parents bequeathing the lion’s share of parental property to the khatduh, which means the youngest daughter in the Khasi language.
The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) is scheduled to introduce the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021, for equal distribution of parental property among siblings, both male and female. It would be tabled during the autumn session of the Council on November 8.
Titosstarwell Chyne, Chief Executive Member of the KHADC, said the bill will enable equitable distribution of property among the heirs irrespective of gender.
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