Waiver of forfeiture
Section 112 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deals with waiver of forfeiture. A forfeiture under section 111, clause (g) is waived by acceptance of rent which has become due since the forfeiture, or by distress for such rent, or by any other act on the part of the lessor showing an intention to treat the lease as subsisting: Provided that the lessor is aware that the forfeitu The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1882.
A forfeiture under section 111, clause (g) is waived by acceptance of rent which has become due since the forfeiture, or by distress for such rent, or by any other act on the part of the lessor showing an intention to treat the lease as subsisting:
Provided that the lessor is aware that the forfeiture has been incurred:
Provided also that, where rent is accepted after the institution of a suit to eject the lessee on the ground of forfeiture; such acceptance is not a waiver.
Section 112, The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Act 4 of 1882).
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… He would submit that since suit itself was not maintainable, it was not necessary for Defendant to deposit the arrears of rent within 90 days of service of suit summons or to regularly pay/deposit the same in the Court under section 15(3) of the MRC Act. Mr. Naphade would also rely upon provisions of section 112 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 ( TP Act ) in support of his contention that acceptance of rent after issuance of notice otherwise constitutes waiver of forfeiture. 7 So far as the second ground of alleged denial of Plaintiff's title by the Defendant is concerned, he would submit that the said ground …
Questions about Section 112
What does Section 112 of the Transfer of Property Act deal with?
Section 112 of the Transfer of Property Act is headed "Waiver of forfeiture". A forfeiture under section 111, clause (g) is waived by acceptance of rent which has become due since the forfeiture, or by distress for such rent, or by any other act on the part of the lessor showing an intention to treat the lease as subsisting: Provided that the lessor is aware that the forfeitu
How do I find court cases under Section 112 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 112, section 112 TP Act, section 112 of the Transfer of Property Act. People searching for it also type tampa 112. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 112 of the Transfer of Property Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 111 (Determination of lease), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 112 of the Transfer of Property Act come into force?
Section 112 of the Transfer of Property Act, cited as TP Act 112, 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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