Exemption of leases for agricultural purposes
Section 117 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deals with exemption of leases for agricultural purposes. None of the provisions of this Chapter apply to leases for agricultural purposes, except in so far as the State Government may by notification published in the Official Gazette, declare all or any of such provisions to be so applicable [in the case of all or any such leases], together with, or subje The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1882.
None of the provisions of this Chapter apply to leases for agricultural purposes, except in so far as the State Government 1*** may by notification published in the Official Gazette, declare all or any of such provisions to be so applicable 2[in the case of all or any such leases], together with, or subject to, those of the local law, if any, for the time being in force.
Such notification shall not take effect until the expiry of six months from the date of its publication.
Section 117, The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Act 4 of 1882).
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Questions about Section 117
What does Section 117 of the Transfer of Property Act deal with?
Section 117 of the Transfer of Property Act is headed "Exemption of leases for agricultural purposes". None of the provisions of this Chapter apply to leases for agricultural purposes, except in so far as the State Government may by notification published in the Official Gazette, declare all or any of such provisions to be so applicable [in the case of all or any such leases], together with, or subje
How do I find court cases under Section 117 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 117, section 117 TP Act, section 117 of the Transfer of Property Act. 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 117 of the Transfer of Property Act, and has it changed?
2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When did Section 117 of the Transfer of Property Act come into force?
Section 117 of the Transfer of Property Act, cited as TP Act 117, 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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