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The Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Restriction repugnant to interest cleated

In force From 01 Jul 1882 Act 4 of 1882 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 1882 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 17 Feb 1882 In force 01 Jul 1882

Section 11 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deals with restriction repugnant to interest cleated. Where, on a transfer of property, an interest therein is created absolutely in favour of any person, but the terms of the transfer direct that such interest shall be applied or enjoyed by him in a particular manner, he shall be entitled to receive and dispose of such interest as if there were no suc The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1882.

Where, on a transfer of property, an interest therein is created absolutely in favour of any person, but the terms of the transfer direct that such interest shall be applied or enjoyed by him in a particular manner, he shall be entitled to receive and dispose of such interest as if there were no such direction.

1[Where any such direction has been made in respect of one piece of immoveable property property for the purpose of securing the beneficial enjoyment of another piece of such property, nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect any right which the transferor may have to enforce such direction or any remedy which he may have in respect of a breach thereof.]

Section 11, The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Act 4 of 1882).

Related judgements & precedents

These are some judgments that construed this section, and hold precedence value. They hold authority on how to read, interpret and use this section.

  1. Andhra Pradesh Indu. Infrastructure CORP vs K. Veerabhadra Rao

    Supreme Court of India 10 Apr 2018 Binding (SC) Reportable

    Court's Decision & Legal Precedent

    Once a registered sale deed is executed transferring absolute ownership of immovable property from the seller to the buyer, the seller cannot enforce conditions stipulated in the allotment letter or demand additional payment based on such conditions. The Transfer of Property Act, 1882, particularly Sections 5, 8, 10, 11, and 55, establishes that upon transfer of absolute interest through a registered sale deed, prior conditions cease to have effect and the buyer acquires absolute marketable title which cannot be unilaterally revoked by the seller.

    On this section: Establishes that when property is transferred absolutely, conditions repugnant to the interest created cannot be enforced, and the transferee can deal with the property as if there were no such conditions

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Questions about Section 11

What have the courts held on Section 11 of the Transfer of Property Act?

Andhra Pradesh Indu. Infrastructure CORP vs K. Veerabhadra Rao (10 Apr 2018) is the leading judgment on this section among those set out below: Establishes that when property is transferred absolutely, conditions repugnant to the interest created cannot be enforced, and the transferee can deal with the property as if there were no such conditions.

How do I find court cases under Section 11 of the Transfer of Property 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: TP Act 11, section 11 TP Act, section 11 of the Transfer of Property Act. People searching for it also type tampa 11. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome. 1 reported judgment on this section is set out on this page, beginning with Andhra Pradesh Indu. Infrastructure CORP vs K. Veerabhadra Rao (10 Apr 2018).

When did Section 11 of the Transfer of Property Act come into force?

Section 11 of the Transfer of Property Act, cited as TP Act 11, came into force on 01 Jul 1882, having been enacted on 17 Feb 1882. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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