Section36
The Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Apportionment of periodical payments on determination of interest of person entitled

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 36 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deals with apportionment of periodical payments on determination of interest of person entitled. In the absence of a contract or local usage to the contrary, all rents annuities, pensions, dividends and other periodical payments in the nature of income shall, upon the transfer of the interest of the person entitled to receive such payments, be deemed, as between the transferor and the transfere The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1882.

In the absence of a contract or local usage to the contrary, all rents annuities, pensions, dividends and other periodical payments in the nature of income shall, upon the transfer of the interest of the person entitled to receive such payments, be deemed, as between the transferor and the transferee, to accrue due from day to day, and to be apportion able accordingly, but to be payable on the days appointed for the payment thereof.

Section 36, The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Act 4 of 1882).

Questions about Section 36

What does Section 36 of the Transfer of Property Act deal with?

Section 36 of the Transfer of Property Act is headed "Apportionment of periodical payments on determination of interest of person entitled". In the absence of a contract or local usage to the contrary, all rents annuities, pensions, dividends and other periodical payments in the nature of income shall, upon the transfer of the interest of the person entitled to receive such payments, be deemed, as between the transferor and the transfere

How do I find court cases under Section 36 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 36, section 36 TP Act, section 36 of the Transfer of Property Act. People searching for it also type 36 tpa. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 36 of the Transfer of Property Act come into force?

Section 36 of the Transfer of Property Act, cited as TP Act 36, 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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