Nothing so done invalidated by defect in appointment or procedure
Section 87 of the Registration Act, 1908 deals with nothing so done invalidated by defect in appointment or procedure. Nothing done in good faith pursuant to this Act or any Act hereby repealed, by any registering officer, shall be deemed invalid merely by reason of any defect in his appointment or procedure. The Act came into force on 01 Jan 1909.
Nothing done in good faith pursuant to this Act or any Act hereby repealed, by any registering officer, shall be deemed invalid merely by reason of any defect in his appointment or procedure.
STATE AMENDMENT
Orissa
Insertion of new section 87-A (Act 16 of 1908).-- After section 87 of the Indian Registration Act, 1908 (16 of 1908) (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act), the following new section shall be inserted, namely:--
"87-A. Delegation of powers.--The State Government may, by order, delegate all or any of the powers conferred on them under this Act to the Inspector-General of Registration, who shall exercise the same subject to such restrictions and conditions as the State Government may impose and they may in like manner withdraw any power so delegated."
[Vide Orissa Act 7 of 1964, s. 2]
Section 87, The Registration Act, 1908 (Act 16 of 1908).
Questions about Section 87
What does Section 87 of the Registration Act deal with?
Section 87 of the Registration Act is headed "Nothing so done invalidated by defect in appointment or procedure". Nothing done in good faith pursuant to this Act or any Act hereby repealed, by any registering officer, shall be deemed invalid merely by reason of any defect in his appointment or procedure.
How do I find court cases under Section 87 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 87, section 87 Registration Act, section 87 of the Registration Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 87 of the Registration Act come into force?
Section 87 of the Registration Act, cited as Registration Act 87, 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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- 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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