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588 E. V. $?rlvDARAM R?DDY there o[ the Dayabhaga type of. Hindu law". This is hardly the place to discuss in detail the advautages which could be derived by a modified system of the law of. iuheritance as regards land holding, but if, after careful consideration, we come to the conclusion that for the economic development of the agricultural class, iS is necessary to modify the system of, inheri- partition of land of, slightly so when it uneconomical rance and sub-division the creation' bounden duty to carry out lay the foundations for true progress. that if the matter is put seriously in the village in whose judgment and can safely place trust and confidence, will find acceptance. laying these before as to is likely holdings, such legal I prevent the to lead to it is our reform and am satisfied before the Uo? wisdom one the ideals The responsibility, however, of the, ryot rests on us and we should not shrink from it, because some persons rosy be found who desire that the ancient law should be left intact and that no modification, of however limited character, should be made in our laws and institutions.'