Who inherits a deceased heir's share in ancestral property intestate?

Ketan, one of the five joint heirs of an ancestral property in Chiplun, died intestate and without any heirs about seven years ago. At the time of his death, Vidya—his paternal aunt and a Class II heir under Hindu Succession Law—was alive. As no Class I heirs were present, Vidya, being a Class II heir, would inherit Ketan’s one-fifth share. Vidya subsequently passed away three years ago, and her legal heirs are now her children. Therefore, Ketan’s share first passed to Vidya and, upon her death, devolves upon her children. Thus, Option 2 is the correct outcome: Ketan’s share passed to Vidya and is now inherited by her children.