Procedure on presenting document in language unknown to registering officer

Q: When did Section 62 of the Registration Act come into force?

Section 62 of the Registration Act, cited as Registration Act 62, 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.

In force From 01 Jan 1909 Act 16 of 1908 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 16 of 1908 Ministry Rural Development Enacted 18 Dec 1908 In force 01 Jan 1909 Cited by 2 provisions

Section 62 of the Registration Act, 1908 deals with procedure on presenting document in language unknown to registering officer. When a document is presented for registration under section 19, the translation shall be transcribed in the register of documents of the nature of the original, and, together with the copy referred to in section 19, shall be filed in the registration office. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.

(1) When a document is presented for registration under section 19, the translation shall be transcribed in the register of documents of the nature of the original, and, together with the copy referred to in section 19, shall be filed in the registration office.
(2) The endorsements and certificate respectively mentioned in sections 59 and 60 shall be made on the original, and, for the purpose of making the copies and memoranda required by sections 57, 64, 65 and 66, the translation shall be treated as if it were the original.
STATE AMENDMENTS
Karnataka
Amendment of section 62.--For sub-section (1) of section 62 of the principal Act, the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely:--
"(1) When a document is presented for registration under section 19, the translation together with the true copy of the document shall be filed in the appropriate book."
[Vide Karnataka Act 55 of 1976, s. 14]
Kerala
Amendment of section 62.--For sub-section (1) of section 62 of the principal Act, the following subsection shall be substituted, namely:--
"(1) When a document is presented for registration under section 19, the translation together with the true copy of the document shall be filed in the appropriate book."
[Vide kerala Act 7 of 1968, s. 13]
STATE AMENDMENT
Himachal Pradesh
6. Amendment of section 62.- In section 62 of the principal Act, for sub-section (1), the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely:-
"(1) When a document is presented for registration under section 19, a copy of the translation shall be pasted in the register of documents of the nature of the original, and the second copy of the translation, together with the true copy referred to in Section 19, shall be filed in the registration office."
[Vide Himachal Pradesh Act 2 of 1969, s. 6]
Orissa
Amendment of section 62.-- In the principal Act, for sub-section (1) of section 62, the following sub-section shall be substituted, namely:--
"(1) when a document is presented for registration under section 19, the translation together with the true copy of the document shall be filed in the "appropriate book.".
[Vide Orissa Act 14 of 1989, s. 12]
Tripura--
Amendment of section 62.--In section 62 of the principal Act, for sub-section (1), the following shall be substituted:--
"when a document is presented for registration under section 19, the true translation together with the true copy referred to in that section shall be pasted in the register of documents of the nature of the original and the second copy of the translation shall be filed with Registration Office".
[Vide Tripura Act 7 of 1982, s. 12]
Section 62, The Registration Act, 1908 (Act 16 of 1908).

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Questions about Section 62

What does Section 62 of the Registration Act deal with?

Section 62 of the Registration Act is headed "Procedure on presenting document in language unknown to registering officer". When a document is presented for registration under section 19, the translation shall be transcribed in the register of documents of the nature of the original, and, together with the copy referred to in section 19, shall be filed in the registration office.

How do I find court cases under Section 62 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 62, section 62 Registration Act, section 62 of the 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 62 of the Registration Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 19 (Documents in language not understood by registering officer), section 57 (Registering officers to allow inspection of certain books and indexes, and to give certified copies of entries), section 59 (Endorsements to be dated and signed by registering officer), section 60 (Certificate of registration), and on 3 further provisions, so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 62 of the Registration Act come into force?

Section 62 of the Registration Act, cited as Registration Act 62, 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.

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