# The Specific Relief Act, 1963, Section 31: When cancellation may be ordered

- Act: The Specific Relief Act, 1963 (Act 47 of 1963)
- In force from: 1964-03-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/specific-relief-act/section/31/

## Text

(1) Any person against whom a written instrument is void or voidable, and who has reasonable apprehension that such instrument, if left outstanding may cause him serious injury, may sue to have it adjudged void or voidable; and the court may, in its discretion, so adjudge it and order it to be delivered up and cancelled. (2) If the instrument has been registered under the Indian Registration Act, 1908 (16 of 1908), the court shall also send a copy of its decree to the officer in whose office the instrument has been so registered; and such officer shall note on the copy of the instrument contained in his books the fact of its cancellation.

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