Transfer in perpetuity for benefit of public
Section 18 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deals with transfer in perpetuity for benefit of public. The restrictions in sections 14, 16 and 17 shall not apply in the case of a transfer of property for the benefit of the public in the advancement of religion, knowledge, commerce, health, safety, or any other object beneficial to mankind.] The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1882.
1[18. Transfer in perpetuity for benefit of public.-- The restrictions in sections 14, 16 and 17 shall not apply in the case of a transfer of property for the benefit of the public in the advancement of religion, knowledge, commerce, health, safety, or any other object beneficial to mankind.]
Section 18, The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Act 4 of 1882).
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Questions about Section 18
What does Section 18 of the Transfer of Property Act deal with?
Section 18 of the Transfer of Property Act is headed "Transfer in perpetuity for benefit of public". [18. Transfer in perpetuity for benefit of public.-- The restrictions in sections 14, 16 and 17 shall not apply in the case of a transfer of property for the benefit of the public in the advancement of religion, knowledge, commerce, health, safety, or any other object beneficial to mankind.]
How do I find court cases under Section 18 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 18, section 18 TP Act, section 18 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 18 of the Transfer of Property Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 14 (Rule against, perpetuity), section 16 (Transfer to take effect on failure of prior interest ), section 17 (Direction for accumulation), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 18 of the Transfer of Property Act come into force?
Section 18 of the Transfer of Property Act, cited as TP Act 18, 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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