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Definition :

Tavazhi, a tavazhi is a branch of a tarwad, Achuthan Nair v. Chinnammu Amma, AIR 1966 SC 411 (412): (1966) 1 SCR 454.

It has got a definite connotation in Marumakattayam Law. It is a branch of the tarward and it is distinct entity. It comprises one of the females of the tarward and it is a distinct entity. It is capable of owning property and taking gifts of property, Bhasakaran Thirumalpad v. Kamini Thirumalpad, (1954) 2 MLJ 294; 67 Mad LW 455: 1954 Mad 987 (DB).