In force · As amended up to 2026-08
25. Grandparents, parents, and senior widows. —In the case of the grandparents, parents, and senior widows of the deceased, the maximum amount of the annuity shall be as follows :—
( a .) where the annual revenue payable to Government in respect of the estate is or exceeds 1,50,000 rupees ⸻a sum not exceeding 6,000 rupees :
( b .) where such revenue is or exceeds 100,000 rupees, but is less than 1,50,000 rupees ⸻ a sum not exceeding 2,400 rupees :
( c .) where such revenue is or exceeds 50,000 rupees, but is less than 100,000 rupees ⸻ a sum not exceeding 1,200 rupees :
( d .) where such revenue is or exceeds 25,000 rupees, but is less than 50,000 rupees ⸻ a sum not exceeding 600 rupees :
( e .) where such revenue is or exceeds 15,000 rupees, but is less than 25,000 rupees ⸻ a sum not exceeding 360 rupees :
( f .) where such revenue is or exceeds 7,000 rupees, but is less than 15,000 rupees ⸻ a sum not exceeding 240 rupees ; and
( g .) where such revenue is less than 7,000 rupees ⸻ a sum not exceeding 180 rupees.
Junior widows. —In the case of a junior widow of the deceased, the maximum amount of the annuity shall be one-half of the maximum amount to which a senior widow of the deceased would be entitled under the former part of this section.
Source: India Code