Keeping of books in computer floppies, diskettes, etc
Section 16A of the Registration Act, 1908 deals with keeping of books in computer floppies, diskettes, etc. Notwithstanding anything contained in section 16, the books provided under sub-section (1) of that section may also be kept in computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form in the manner and subject to the safeguards as may be prescribed by the Inspector-General with the sanction of The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.
[16A. Keeping of books in computer floppies, diskettes, etc.-- (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 16, the books provided under sub-section (1) of that section may also be kept in computer floppies or diskettes or in any other electronic form in the manner and subject to the safeguards as may be prescribed by the Inspector-General with the sanction of the State Government.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or in any other law for the time being in force, a copy or extracts from the books kept under sub-section (1) given by the registering officer under his hand and seal shall be deemed to be a copy given under section 57 for the purposes of sub-section (5) of that section.]
Section 16A, The Registration Act, 1908 (Act 16 of 1908).
Cross-references
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Related judgements & precedents
These are some judgments that construed this section, and hold precedence value. They hold authority on how to read, interpret and use this section.
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State of H. P vs Shivalik Agro Poly Products
Court's Decision & Legal Precedent
The validity of a fee notification issued by the State Government under Section 78 of the Registration Act must be tested by examining whether there is a reasonable relationship (not mathematical exactitude) between the aggregate fee collections and aggregate services rendered across the entire class of contributors. A fee does not cease to be valid merely because: (a) it is collected on a graduated scale based on the value or consideration of instruments; (b) individual recipients receive services disproportionate to fees paid; (c) the collections are credited to the Consolidated Fund of the State rather than a separate fund, as mandated by Article 266 of the Constitution; or (d) the State does not segregate and exclusively allocate fees to registration department expenditure. The test of correlation is to be reckoned at the aggregate level examining totality of services against totality of receipts across the entire registration system, not at the individual level.
On this section: Provides for maintenance of registration records in electronic form, reflecting modern requirements of registration system
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Questions about Section 16A
What have the courts held on Section 16A of the Registration Act?
State of H. P vs Shivalik Agro Poly Products (14 Sep 2004) is the leading judgment on this section among those set out below: Provides for maintenance of registration records in electronic form, reflecting modern requirements of registration system.
How do I find court cases under Section 16A of the Registration Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Registration Act 16A, section 16A Registration Act, section 16A of the Registration Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome. 1 reported judgment on this section is set out on this page, beginning with State of H. P vs Shivalik Agro Poly Products (14 Sep 2004).
What should I read with Section 16A of the Registration Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 16 (Register-books and fire-proof boxes), section 57 (Registering officers to allow inspection of certain books and indexes, and to give certified copies of entries), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 16A of the Registration Act come into force?
Section 16A of the Registration Act, cited as Registration Act 16A, came into force on 01 Jan 1909, having been enacted on 18 Dec 1908. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 89. Copies of certain orders, certificates and instruments to be sent to registering officers and filed3309 words
- 17. Documents of which registration is compulsory1430 words
- 69. Power of Inspector-General to superintend registration offices and make rules1164 words
- 80. Fees payable on presentation1120 words
- 51. Register-books to be kept in the several offices868 words
- 22. Description of houses and land by reference to Government maps or surveys737 words
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