Time for presenting documents
Section 23 of the Registration Act, 1908 deals with time for presenting documents. Subject to the provisions contained in sections 24, 25 and 26, no document other than a will shall be accepted for registration unless presented for that purpose to the proper officer within four months from the date of its execution: Provided that a copy a of a decree or order may be presented with The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.
Subject to the provisions contained in sections 24, 25 and 26, no document other than a will shall be accepted for registration unless presented for that purpose to the proper officer within four months from the date of its execution:
Provided that a copy a of a decree or order may be presented within four months from the day on which the decree or order was made, or, where it is appealable, within four months from the day on which it becomes final.
Section 23, The Registration Act, 1908 (Act 16 of 1908).
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Questions about Section 23
What does Section 23 of the Registration Act deal with?
Section 23 of the Registration Act is headed "Time for presenting documents". Subject to the provisions contained in sections 24, 25 and 26, no document other than a will shall be accepted for registration unless presented for that purpose to the proper officer within four months from the date of its execution: Provided that a copy a of a decree or order may be presented with
How do I find court cases under Section 23 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 23, section 23 Registration Act, section 23 of the Registration Act. People searching for it also type registration act 1908 section 23 and 23a registration act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 23 of the Registration Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 24 (Documents executed by several persons at different times), section 25 (Provision where delay in presentation is unavoidable), section 26 (Documents executed out of India), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When did Section 23 of the Registration Act come into force?
Section 23 of the Registration Act, cited as Registration Act 23, 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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