Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Section 54

Contract to be in writing and registered

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Provision: Section 54 of TPA
Act: Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Classification: property
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 54 of TPA say?

Every contract for the transfer of immovable property shall be in writing and registered under the Registration Act, 1908. The contract shall be signed by the parties thereto, and the signature of the parties shall be attested by a registrar or sub-registrar. The contract shall be registered within a period of six months from the date of its execution, and the registration shall be deemed to be a delivery of the contract.

Indian StandardSection 54, Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Bluebook (21st ed.)Transfer of Property Act, 1882, § 54 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 54 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882

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Common Questions about Section 54 TPA

What is Section 54 of TPA?

Section 54 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA) defines and regulates "Contract to be in writing and registered". The section states: Every contract for the transfer of immovable property shall be in writing and registered under the Registration Act, 1908. The contract shall be signed by the parties thereto, and ...

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