Section74
The Registration Act, 1908

Procedure of Registrar on such application

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 74 of the Registration Act, 1908 deals with procedure of Registrar on such application. In such case, and also where such denial as aforesaid is made before a Registrar in respect of a document presented for registration to him, the Registrar shall, as soon as conveniently may be, enquire.-- (a) whether the document has been executed; The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.

In such case, and also where such denial as aforesaid is made before a Registrar in respect of a document presented for registration to him, the Registrar shall, as soon as conveniently may be, enquire.--

(a) whether the document has been executed;

(b) whether the requirements of the law for the time being in force have been complied with on the part of the applicant or person presenting the document for registration, as the case may be, so as to entitle the document to registration.

Section 74, The Registration Act, 1908 (Act 16 of 1908).

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Questions about Section 74

What does Section 74 of the Registration Act deal with?

Section 74 of the Registration Act is headed "Procedure of Registrar on such application". In such case, and also where such denial as aforesaid is made before a Registrar in respect of a document presented for registration to him, the Registrar shall, as soon as conveniently may be, enquire.-- (a) whether the document has been executed;

How do I find court cases under Section 74 of the Registration Act?

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What should I read with Section 74 of the Registration Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 74 of the Registration Act come into force?

Section 74 of the Registration Act, cited as Registration Act 74, 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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