Notice to be in writing, signed

Q: When did Section 131 of the Transfer of Property Act come into force?

Section 131 of the Transfer of Property Act, cited as TP Act 131, 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.

In force From 01 Jul 1882 Act 4 of 1882 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 1882 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 17 Feb 1882 In force 01 Jul 1882 Cited by 1 provision

Section 131 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deals with notice to be in writing, signed. Every notice of transfer of an actionable claim shall be in writing, signed by the transferor or his agent duly authorised in this behalf, or, in case the transferor refuses to sign, by the transferee or his agent, and shall state the name and address of the transferee. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1882.

Every notice of transfer of an actionable claim shall be in writing, signed by the transferor or his agent duly authorised in this behalf, or, in case the transferor refuses to sign, by the transferee or his agent, and shall state the name and address of the transferee.
Section 131, The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Act 4 of 1882).

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s. 130 Transfer of actionable claim

Questions about Section 131

What does Section 131 of the Transfer of Property Act deal with?

Section 131 of the Transfer of Property Act is headed "Notice to be in writing, signed". Every notice of transfer of an actionable claim shall be in writing, signed by the transferor or his agent duly authorised in this behalf, or, in case the transferor refuses to sign, by the transferee or his agent, and shall state the name and address of the transferee.

How do I find court cases under Section 131 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 131, section 131 TP Act, section 131 of the Transfer of Property Act. People searching for it also type section 131 tpa. 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 131 of the Transfer of Property Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 131 of the Transfer of Property Act come into force?

Section 131 of the Transfer of Property Act, cited as TP Act 131, 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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