Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Section 19

Effect of contract for the transfer of property where the property is in existence at the time of contract, and the contract is intended to be a contract of mortgage

⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 19 TPA

Provision: Section 19 of TPA
Act: Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Classification: property
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 19 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, and the contract is intended to be a contract of mortgage, then, if the contract is not registered, the mortgage shall be void, and if the contract is registered, the mortgage shall be binding upon the parties thereto.

Indian StandardSection 19, Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Bluebook (21st ed.)Transfer of Property Act, 1882, § 19 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 19 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882

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Common Questions about Section 19 TPA

What is Section 19 of TPA?

Section 19 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, and the contract is intended to be a contract of mortgage". 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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