Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Section 18

Effect of contract for the transfer of property where the property is in existence at the time of contract

⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 18 TPA

Provision: Section 18 of TPA
Act: Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Classification: property
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 18 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 in existence at the time of the contract, then, if the contract is not intended to be a contract of mortgage, the property shall be transferred as agreed, and if the contract is intended to be a contract of mortgage, the property shall be mortgaged as agreed.

Indian StandardSection 18, Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Bluebook (21st ed.)Transfer of Property Act, 1882, § 18 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 18 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882

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Common Questions about Section 18 TPA

What is Section 18 of TPA?

Section 18 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA) defines and regulates "Effect of contract for the transfer of property where the property is 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 in existence at the time of the ...

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