The Registration Act, 1908
The Registration Act, 1908 regulates the registration of various documents to ensure conservation of evidence, prevention of fraud and assurance of title.
Summary
The Registration Act, 1908 is an Indian law that regulates the registration of various documents to ensure conservation of evidence, prevention of fraud and assurance of title. The Act applies to the whole of India, except for the State of Jammu and Kashmir. It mandates the registration of documents such as sale deeds, mortgage deeds, leases, and gift deeds, among others. The registration of these documents provides a legal guarantee of ownership and safeguards the rights of property owners. The Act also establishes the office of the Registrar, who is responsible for the registration of documents, maintaining records, and providing certified copies of documents when required.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Inspector-General Of Registration | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: [Repealed] | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Districts And Sub-Districts | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Registrars And Sub-Registrars | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Offices Of Registrar And Sub-Registrar | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Inspectors Of Registration Offices | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: [Repealed] | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Absence Of Registrar Or Vacancy In His Office | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Absence Of Registrar On Duty In His District | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Absence Of Sub-Registrar Or Vacancy In His Office | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Report To State Government Of Appointments Under Sections 10, 11 And 12 | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Establishments Of Registering Officers | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Seal Of Registering Officers | Open |