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The Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Transfer for consideration by persons having distinct interests

In force From 01 Jul 1882 Act 4 of 1882 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 1882 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 17 Feb 1882 In force 01 Jul 1882

Section 46 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deals with transfer for consideration by persons having distinct interests. Where immoveable property is transferred for consideration by persons having distinct interests therein, the transferors are, in the absence of a contract to the contrary, entitled to share in the consideration equally, where their interests in the property were of equal value, and, where such inter The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1882.

Where immoveable property is transferred for consideration by persons having distinct interests therein, the transferors are, in the absence of a contract to the contrary, entitled to share in the consideration equally, where their interests in the property were of equal value, and, where such interests were of unequal value, proportionately to the value of their respective interests.

Illustration

(a) A, owing a moiety, and B and C, each a quarter share, of mauza Sultanpur, exchange an eighth share of that mauza for a quarter share of mauza Lalpura. There being no agreement to the contrary, A is entitled to an eighth share in Lalpura, and B and C each to a sixteenth share in that mauza.

(b) A, being entitled to a life-interest in mauza Atrali and B and C to the reversion, sell the mauza for Rs. 1,000. A's lifeinterest is ascertained to be worth Rs. 600, the reversion Rs. 400. A is entitled to receive Rs. 600 out of the purchase-money. B and C to receive Rs. 4000.

Illustration

(a) a Cowing a moiety, and B and C, each a quarter share, of mauza Sultanpur exchange an eighth share of that mauza for a quarter share of mauza Lalpura. There being no agreement to the contrary, A is entitled to an eighth share in Lalpura, and B and C each to a sixteenth share in that mauza.

(b) A, being entitled to a life-interest in mauza Atrali and B and C to the reversion, sell the mauza for Rs. 1,000. A's lifeinterest is ascertained to be worth Rs. 600, the reversion Rs. 400. A is entitled to receive Rs 600 out of the purchase-money. B and C to receive Rs. 4000.

Section 46, The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Act 4 of 1882).

Questions about Section 46

What does Section 46 of the Transfer of Property Act deal with?

Section 46 of the Transfer of Property Act is headed "Transfer for consideration by persons having distinct interests". Where immoveable property is transferred for consideration by persons having distinct interests therein, the transferors are, in the absence of a contract to the contrary, entitled to share in the consideration equally, where their interests in the property were of equal value, and, where such inter

How do I find court cases under Section 46 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 46, section 46 TP Act, section 46 of the Transfer of Property Act. People searching for it also type tampa 46. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 46 of the Transfer of Property Act come into force?

Section 46 of the Transfer of Property Act, cited as TP Act 46, 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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