Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Section 129

Effect of contract to transfer for consideration when a party thereto has not capacity to transfer, or where there is no right to transfer.

⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 129 TPA

Provision: Section 129 of TPA
Act: Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Classification: property
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 129 of TPA say?

Where a person having capacity to transfer, but not being competent to transfer, has contracted to transfer an immovable property, or where a person not competent to transfer has contracted to transfer an immovable property, or where there is no right to transfer, the contract does not create any right to such property.

Indian StandardSection 129, Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Bluebook (21st ed.)Transfer of Property Act, 1882, § 129 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 129 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882

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Common Questions about Section 129 TPA

What is Section 129 of TPA?

Section 129 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA) defines and regulates "Effect of contract to transfer for consideration when a party thereto has not capacity to transfer, or where there is no right to transfer.". The section states: Where a person having capacity to transfer, but not being competent to transfer, has contracted to transfer an immovable property, or where a person not competent to transfer has c...

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