Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Section 73

Effect of contract to transfer immovable property subject to a mortgage or other lien

⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 73 TPA

Provision: Section 73 of TPA
Act: Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Classification: property
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 73 of TPA say?

Where a contract is made with a person for the transfer of immovable property subject to a mortgage or other lien, the contract shall be void in the following cases:— (a) where the mortgage or other lien is not discharged at the time when the property is transferred; (b) where the mortgage or other lien is not discharged at the time when the property is transferred, and the transferee has not agreed to assume the mortgage or other lien.

Indian StandardSection 73, Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Bluebook (21st ed.)Transfer of Property Act, 1882, § 73 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 73 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882

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Common Questions about Section 73 TPA

What is Section 73 of TPA?

Section 73 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (TPA) defines and regulates "Effect of contract to transfer immovable property subject to a mortgage or other lien". The section states: Where a contract is made with a person for the transfer of immovable property subject to a mortgage or other lien, the contract shall be void in the following cases:— (a) where the...

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