Section 3(14)(a) in Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1961
(a)in the case of persons governed by Hindu law, "unmarried daughters" and "unmarried grand-daughters" shall not include "unmarried daughters" or "unmarried grand-daughters"-(i)in whose favour any land has been voluntarily transferred by either of whose parents or grand parents on account of natural love and affection; or(ii)in whose favour a preliminary decree for partition has been passed before the notified date;