Section 40(2)(b) in Tamil Nadu Inam Estates (Abolition and Conversion into Ryotwari) Act, 1963
(b)other persons who, immediately before the notified date were entitled to maintenance out of the estate and its income either under section 9 or 12 of the [Tamil Nadu] [Substituted for 'Madras' by the Tamil Nadu Adaptation of Laws Order, 1969, as amended by the Tamil Nadu Adaptation of Laws (Second Amendment) Order, 1969.] Impartible Estates Act, 1904 ([Tamil Nadu] [Substituted for 'Madras' by the Tamil Nadu Adaptation of Laws Order, 1969, as amended by the Tamil Nadu Adaptation of Laws (Second Amendment) Order, 1969.] Act 11 of 1904), or under any decree or order of a Court, award, or other instrument in writing or contract or family arrangement which is binding on the principal landholder (who are hereinafter called "maintenance-holders"):