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The Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Waste by mortgagor in possession

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 66 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deals with waste by mortgagor in possession. A mortgagor in possession of the mortgaged property is not liable to the mortgagee for allowing the property to deteriorate; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1882.

A mortgagor in possession of the mortgaged property is not liable to the mortgagee for allowing the property to deteriorate; but he must not commit any act which is destructive or permanently injurious thereto, if the security is insufficient or will be rendered insufficient by such act.

Explanation.-- A security is insufficient within the meaning of this section unless the value of the mortgaged property exceeds by one-third, or, if consisting of buildings, exceeds by one-half, the amount for the time being due on the mortgage.

Section 66, The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Act 4 of 1882).

Cross-references

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Referred to by 1

  1. s. 68 Right to sue for mortgage-money

Questions about Section 66

What does Section 66 of the Transfer of Property Act deal with?

Section 66 of the Transfer of Property Act is headed "Waste by mortgagor in possession". A mortgagor in possession of the mortgaged property is not liable to the mortgagee for allowing the property to deteriorate;

How do I find court cases under Section 66 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 66, section 66 TP Act, section 66 of the Transfer of Property Act. People searching for it also type tpa 66 mic. 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 66 of the Transfer of Property Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 66 of the Transfer of Property Act come into force?

Section 66 of the Transfer of Property Act, cited as TP Act 66, 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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