Correct Answer:
B. Only with landlord’s permission/custom/law
The transferability of tenancy rights under the Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 is not absolute but subject to specific conditions. Option B is correct because tenancy rights can only be transferred with the landlord’s explicit permission, or if such transfer is sanctioned by established custom or specific provisions of law. This ensures a degree of control for the landlord over who cultivates their land.
- Option A ("Always freely") is incorrect; tenancy laws typically impose restrictions to prevent fragmentation or undesirable transfers.
- Option C ("Never") is incorrect; transfers are possible under regulated circumstances.
- Option D ("Only by heirs") is partially true for inheritance but incomplete, as other transfers are possible with permission or custom.