Reasons for refusal to register to be recorded
Section 71 of the Registration Act, 1908 deals with reasons for refusal to register to be recorded. Every Sub-Registrar refusing to register a document, except on the ground that the property to which it relates is not situate within his sub-district, shall make an order of refusal and record his reasons for such order in his Book No. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.
(1) Every Sub-Registrar refusing to register a document, except on the ground that the property to which it relates is not situate within his sub-district, shall make an order of refusal and record his reasons for such order in his Book No. 2, and endorse the words "registration refused" on the document; and, on application made by any person executing or claiming under the document, shall, without payment and unnecessary delay, give him a copy of the reasons so recorded.
(2) No registering officer shall accept for registration a document so endorsed unless and until, under the provisions hereinafter contained, the document is directed to be registered.
STATE AMENDMENT
Kerala
Amendment of section 71.--In section 71 of the principal Act, after sub-section (2), the following sub-section shall be inserted, namely:--
"(3) No registering officer shall accept for registration any document involving transfer of property including contract for sale of immovable property belonging to or vested in the Government of Kerala or public sector undertakings operating in the State or local self government institutions unless it is accompanied by a no objection certificate issued by an officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf.".
[Vide Kerala Act 31 of 2013, s. 3]
Section 71, The Registration Act, 1908 (Act 16 of 1908).
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Questions about Section 71
What does Section 71 of the Registration Act deal with?
Section 71 of the Registration Act is headed "Reasons for refusal to register to be recorded". Every Sub-Registrar refusing to register a document, except on the ground that the property to which it relates is not situate within his sub-district, shall make an order of refusal and record his reasons for such order in his Book No.
How do I find court cases under Section 71 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 71, section 71 Registration Act, section 71 of the Registration Act. People searching for it also type registration act 1908 section 71. 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 71 of the Registration Act, and has it changed?
2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 71 of the Registration Act come into force?
Section 71 of the Registration Act, cited as Registration Act 71, 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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- 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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