Section 3 of TPA – Section 3: Interpretation-Clause | TPA

The Transfer of Property Act, 1882

CHAPTER I: PRELIMINARY

Section 3: Interpretation-Clause

In this Act, unless there is something repugnant in the subject or context, -

"immoveable property" does not include standing timber, growing crops or grass;
"instrument", means a non-testamentary instrument;
"attested", in relation to an instrument, means and shall be deemed always to have meant attested by two or more witnesses each of whom has seen the executant sign or affix his mark to the instrument, or has seen some other person sign the instrument in the presence and by the direction of the executant, or has received from the executant a personal acknowled

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Simplified Act

In simpler terms, this section of the law explains certain terms used throughout the Act:

"Immovable property" refers to property that can't be moved, like land and buildings, but it doesn't include trees that can be cut down, crops that are growing, or grass.
"Instrument" means a legal document that is not a will.
"Attested" means that when a legal document

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Explanation using examples

Imagine a scenario where Mr. A is selling a piece of land to Mr. B. According to Section 3 of The Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the term "immoveable property" is defined to exclude standing timber, growing crops, or grass.

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Section 3 of TPA : Section 3: Interpretation-Clause

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