Section134
The Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Mortgaged debt

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

Section 134 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deals with mortgaged debt. Where a debt is transferred for the purpose of securing an existing or future debt, the debt so transferred, if received by the transferor or recovered by the transf eree, is applicable, first, in payment of the costs of such recovery; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1882.

Where a debt is transferred for the purpose of securing an existing or future debt, the debt so transferred, if received by the transferor or recovered by the transf eree, is applicable, first, in payment of the costs of such recovery; secondly, in or towards satisfaction of the amount for the time being secured by the transfer; and the residue, if any, belongs to the transferor or other person entitled to receive the same.

Section 134, The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Act 4 of 1882).

Questions about Section 134

What does Section 134 of the Transfer of Property Act deal with?

Section 134 of the Transfer of Property Act is headed "Mortgaged debt". Where a debt is transferred for the purpose of securing an existing or future debt, the debt so transferred, if received by the transferor or recovered by the transf eree, is applicable, first, in payment of the costs of such recovery;

How do I find court cases under Section 134 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 134, section 134 TP Act, section 134 of the Transfer of Property Act. People searching for it also type 134 tpa. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 134 of the Transfer of Property Act come into force?

Section 134 of the Transfer of Property Act, cited as TP Act 134, 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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