Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Section 52

Delivery of possession

⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 52 TPA

Provision: Section 52 of TPA
Act: Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Classification: property
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 52 of TPA say?

Where a contract is made for the transfer of immovable property, the transferor shall be deemed to be the owner of the property, and the transferee shall be deemed to be the owner of the property, unless the contract otherwise provides. The transferor shall deliver possession of the property to the transferee, and the transferee shall take possession of the property. The delivery of possession shall be deemed to be a delivery of the property, and the transferee shall be deemed to be the owner of the property.

Indian StandardSection 52, Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Bluebook (21st ed.)Transfer of Property Act, 1882, § 52 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882

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Common Questions about Section 52 TPA

What is Section 52 of TPA?

Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA) defines and regulates "Delivery of possession". The section states: Where a contract is made for the transfer of immovable property, the transferor shall be deemed to be the owner of the property, and the transferee shall be deemed to be the owner ...

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