Q. In which of the following cases the property accrues to the government as there is no rightful owner?
1. Escheat
2. Lapse
3. Bona vacantia
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: In three cases, the property accrues to the government as there is no rightful owner (claimant). These include: by escheat (death of a person inte-state without any heir), lapse (termination of rights through disuse or failure to follow appropriate procedures) or bona vacantia (property found without any owner).

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