What is the primary objective of the Act regarding land transactions?

To ensure proper documentation and maintenance of accurate land records concerning all deals related to immovable property.

Fill in the blank: Instruments of gifts of immovable property must be registered under ___ of the Act.

Section 17(1)(a)

True or False: Registration of a will is mandatory under the Act.

False. Registration of a will is not mandatory.

What documents are classified as requiring compulsory registration under Section 17(1)?

Compulsory registration documents defined.

• Gifts of immovable property.

• Leases over one year.

• Non-testamentary rights instruments.

Fill in the blank: A compromise decree that creates any right in immovable property requires ___ under the Act.

Compulsory registration

What is the time limit for submitting documents for registration after execution?

Documents must be submitted for registration within four months of execution.

True or False: A document can be registered at any sub-registrar's office, regardless of where the property is located.

False

Registration must match property location.

• Ensures legal compliance in transactions.

• Prevents disputes over property ownership.

• Maintains accurate public records.

What are the consequences of not registering a document as per Section 47?

An unregistered document does not have retrospective effect and cannot be used as evidence for transactions related to the property.

Under what conditions can the Registrar refuse to register a document?

Registrar can refuse registration.

• Lack of proper signatures.

• Insufficient property description.

• Presented beyond time limit.

What is the role of the Registrar in the registration process?

The Registrar verifies identities, ensures proper execution of documents, and issues a Registration Certificate upon satisfaction of all requirements.

True or False: The presence of all parties involved in a document is required for its registration.

True. All individuals executing the document must appear before the Registering Officer.

What must be included in the description of property when registering a document?

The description must include specifics like house locations, former occupancies, house numbers, and territorial divisions for proper identification.

Fill in the blank: Documents executed by individuals outside India are valid only after ___ in India.

Registration

What is the impact of inaccurate property descriptions in registered documents?

Inaccurate descriptions do not invalidate the document, but they may lead to complications in identifying the property.