Section 72

In force Act 16 of 1908 As on 06 Oct 2026

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Act 16 of 1908 Cited by 1 provision

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Section 72 of the Registration Act, 1908. Appeal to Registrar from orders of Sub-Registrar refusing registration on ground other than denial of execution.

Appeal to Registrar from orders of Sub-Registrar refusing registration on ground other than denial of execution.
Section 72, The Registration Act, 1908 (Act 16 of 1908).

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Referred to by 1

s. 93

Questions about Section 72

How do I find court cases under Section 72 of the Registration Act?

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What should I read with Section 72 of the Registration Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When was the Registration Act enacted?

Registration Act was enacted in 1908 as Act 16 of 1908. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

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