The Oudh Estates Act, 1869

Section 25. Grandparents, parents, and senior widows

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