Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Section 32

Effect of contract to transfer immovable property where transferor has not done any act to pass ownership

⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 32 TPA

Provision: Section 32 of TPA
Act: Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Classification: property
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 32 of TPA say?

Where a contract is made with a person competent to transfer ownership in immovable property for the transfer of such property for a consideration, and the transferor has not done any act to pass the ownership in the property, then, subject to the provisions of section 59, the transferor shall be deemed to be the absolute owner of the property, and the contract shall be treated as a contract to sell the property, and the transferee shall be deemed to be the absolute owner of the property, and the contract shall be treated as a contract to sell the property.

Indian StandardSection 32, Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Bluebook (21st ed.)Transfer of Property Act, 1882, § 32 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 32 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882

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Common Questions about Section 32 TPA

What is Section 32 of TPA?

Section 32 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA) defines and regulates "Effect of contract to transfer immovable property where transferor has not done any act to pass ownership". The section states: Where a contract is made with a person competent to transfer ownership in immovable property for the transfer of such property for a consideration, and the transferor has not done ...

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