Destruction of unclaimed documents
Section 85 of the Registration Act, 1908 deals with destruction of unclaimed documents. Documents (other than wills) remaining unclaimed in any registration office for a period exceeding two years may be destroyed. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.
Documents (other than wills) remaining unclaimed in any registration office for a period exceeding two years may be destroyed.
Section 85, The Registration Act, 1908 (Act 16 of 1908).
Questions about Section 85
What does Section 85 of the Registration Act deal with?
Section 85 of the Registration Act is headed "Destruction of unclaimed documents". Documents (other than wills) remaining unclaimed in any registration office for a period exceeding two years may be destroyed.
How do I find court cases under Section 85 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 85, section 85 Registration Act, section 85 of the Registration Act. People searching for it also type 85 registration act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 85 of the Registration Act come into force?
Section 85 of the Registration Act, cited as Registration Act 85, 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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