Hindu Succession Act, 1956
5. Act not to apply to certain properties
This Act shall not apply to-
(i) any property succession to which is regulated by the Indian
Succession Act, 1925, by reason of the provisions contained in section 21 of
the Special Marriage Act, 1954;
(ii) any estate which descends to a single heir by the terms of
any covenant or agreement entered into by the Ruler of any Indian State with
the Government of India or by the terms of any enactment passed before the
commencement of this Act;
(iii) the Valiamma Thampuran Kovilagam Estate and the Palace
Fund administered by the Palace Administration Board by reason of the powers
conferred by Proclamation (IX of 1124) dated 29th June, 1949, promulgated by
the Maharaja of Cochin.