Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Section 33

Effect of contract to transfer immovable property where transferor has done some act to pass ownership

⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 33 TPA

Provision: Section 33 of TPA
Act: Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Classification: property
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 33 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 done some 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 33, Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Bluebook (21st ed.)Transfer of Property Act, 1882, § 33 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 33 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882

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Common Questions about Section 33 TPA

What is Section 33 of TPA?

Section 33 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA) defines and regulates "Effect of contract to transfer immovable property where transferor has done some 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 done some...

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