Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Section 17

Effect of contract for the transfer of property where the property is not in existence at the time of contract

⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 17 TPA

Provision: Section 17 of TPA
Act: Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Classification: property
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 17 of TPA say?

Where a contract is made with a person competent to transfer ownership in immovable property for the transfer of such property, and the property is not in existence at the time of the contract, then, if the property comes into existence in accordance with the contract, the contract shall be binding upon the parties thereto, and the property shall be transferred as agreed, and if the property does not come into existence in accordance with the contract, the contract shall be void.

Indian StandardSection 17, Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Bluebook (21st ed.)Transfer of Property Act, 1882, § 17 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 17 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882

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Common Questions about Section 17 TPA

What is Section 17 of TPA?

Section 17 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA) defines and regulates "Effect of contract for the transfer of property where the property is not in existence at the time of contract". The section states: Where a contract is made with a person competent to transfer ownership in immovable property for the transfer of such property, and the property is not in existence at the time of ...

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