Place for registering other documents
Section 29 of the Registration Act, 1908 deals with place for registering other documents. Every document [not being a document referred to in section 28 or a copy of a decree or order], may be presented for registration either in the office of the Sub-Registrar in whose sub-district the document was executed, or in the office of any other Sub-Registrar under the [State Government at whic The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.
(1) Every document 1[not being a document referred to in section 28 or a copy of a decree or order], may be presented for registration either in the office of the Sub-Registrar in whose sub-district the document was executed, or in the office of any other Sub-Registrar under the 2[State Government at which all the persons executing and claiming under the document desire the same to be registered.
(2) A copy of a decree or order may be presented for registration in the office of the Sub-Registrar in whose sub-district the original decree or order was made, or, where the decree or order does not affect immovable property, in the office of any the Sub-Registrar under the 1[State Government] at which all the persons claiming under the decree or order desire the copy to be registered.
Section 29, The Registration Act, 1908 (Act 16 of 1908).
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Questions about Section 29
What does Section 29 of the Registration Act deal with?
Section 29 of the Registration Act is headed "Place for registering other documents". Every document [not being a document referred to in section 28 or a copy of a decree or order], may be presented for registration either in the office of the Sub-Registrar in whose sub-district the document was executed, or in the office of any other Sub-Registrar under the [State Government at whic
How do I find court cases under Section 29 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 29, section 29 Registration Act, section 29 of the Registration Act. People searching for it also type registration act 1908 section 29. 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 29 of the Registration Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 28 (Place for registering documents relating to land), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 29 of the Registration Act come into force?
Section 29 of the Registration Act, cited as Registration Act 29, 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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