Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Section 53

Effect of part performance

⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 53 TPA

Provision: Section 53 of TPA
Act: Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Classification: property
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 53 of TPA say?

Where a contract is made for the transfer of immovable property, and the transferor has delivered possession of the property to the transferee, the transferee shall be deemed to be the owner of the property, unless the contract otherwise provides. The transferor shall be deemed to be the owner of the property, unless the contract otherwise provides. 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 53, Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Bluebook (21st ed.)Transfer of Property Act, 1882, § 53 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 53 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882

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Common Questions about Section 53 TPA

What is Section 53 of TPA?

Section 53 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA) defines and regulates "Effect of part performance". The section states: Where a contract is made for the transfer of immovable property, and the transferor has delivered possession of the property to the transferee, the transferee shall be deemed to be...

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