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(1) The senior major male member among the children and other lineal descendants through deceased daughters of the intestate or in the absence of any such male member, the widow, or if there is more then one widow, the senior among such widows shall be entitled to possession and management of the property referred to in sections 19, 21, 22 and 26 until division is effected. (2) In the case of the property referred to in section 30 if the intestate has left relations who are heirs according to the personal law by which he is governed, such hers shall be entitled to possession and management of the property until division is effected. (3) The karnavan of the tavazhi mentioned in sections 23, 24, 27, 28 and 29 shall be entitled to possession and management of the property referred to therein until division is effected.