Unequal share of money of Sale of agricultural land

My father passed away over 2 years back. We are four siblings whose names have been updated in 7/12 of the agricultural land that he had purchased in our village. We would like to sell the land now. 

We have mutually agreed to receive unequal share in the proceeds from the agriculture land sale. The share will be 60%, 15%, 15% and 5%. In the sale agreement, we will be mentioning these percentages for distribution of the money.

I have following questions.

1. Is taking unequal share allowed by law and income tax?

2. Is there any tax impact to the sibling getting a higher than equal share?

2. Is there any minimum share that is required to be taken?

3. Since this is agriculture land, I am assuming there is no tax on the sale proceeds?

Looking forward to your guidance.

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Quick Summary
Four siblings are planning to sell agricultural land inherited from their father and have agreed on an unequal distribution of the proceeds (60%, 15%, 15%, 5%). They are seeking clarification on whether this unequal share is legally permissible and its tax implications, particularly for the sibling receiving the largest portion. A key point raised is the distinction between rural agricultural land (tax-exempt proceeds) and urban agricultural land (taxable proceeds), which needs to be determined before proceeding.

Sale proceeds from sale of agricultural land is not exempted only sale proceeds from sale of rural agricultural land is exempted. so first ascertain whether it's rural or urban agricultural land
I guess this 60 % , 15 % , 15% and 5% has been ascertained on basis of Income status of individuals . if so this will be clear evasion of taxes in case of urban agriculture land. if its an rural agricultural land then no issue.

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