PPT: The Registration Act 1908 | Civil Law for Judiciary Exams PDF Download

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The 
Registration 
Act, 1908
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The 
Registration 
Act, 1908
Objectives of the Act
Land Records
Ensure information about all land deals for correct record 
maintenance.
Property Transactions
Proper recording of transactions relating to other immovable 
property.
Document Authentication
Registration of other documents for more authenticity.
Administrative Structure
Registering authorities provided in all districts for this purpose.
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The 
Registration 
Act, 1908
Objectives of the Act
Land Records
Ensure information about all land deals for correct record 
maintenance.
Property Transactions
Proper recording of transactions relating to other immovable 
property.
Document Authentication
Registration of other documents for more authenticity.
Administrative Structure
Registering authorities provided in all districts for this purpose.
Documents Not 
Requiring 
Registration
Corporate 
Documents
Instruments relating to shares 
in a company, even if assets 
comprise immovable property.
Government 
Grants
Grant of immovable property 
by the Government.
Court Orders
Decree or order of Court (unless compromising immovable property 
not related to the suit).
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The 
Registration 
Act, 1908
Objectives of the Act
Land Records
Ensure information about all land deals for correct record 
maintenance.
Property Transactions
Proper recording of transactions relating to other immovable 
property.
Document Authentication
Registration of other documents for more authenticity.
Administrative Structure
Registering authorities provided in all districts for this purpose.
Documents Not 
Requiring 
Registration
Corporate 
Documents
Instruments relating to shares 
in a company, even if assets 
comprise immovable property.
Government 
Grants
Grant of immovable property 
by the Government.
Court Orders
Decree or order of Court (unless compromising immovable property 
not related to the suit).
Requirements of Registration
Translation
Documents in unknown languages need proper translation (Section 19).
Document Integrity
Blanks, erasures must be authenticated (Section 20).
Property Description
Include property descriptions, maps, or plans (Section 21).
Identification
Photographs and fingerprints of buyer and seller required (Section 32A).
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The 
Registration 
Act, 1908
Objectives of the Act
Land Records
Ensure information about all land deals for correct record 
maintenance.
Property Transactions
Proper recording of transactions relating to other immovable 
property.
Document Authentication
Registration of other documents for more authenticity.
Administrative Structure
Registering authorities provided in all districts for this purpose.
Documents Not 
Requiring 
Registration
Corporate 
Documents
Instruments relating to shares 
in a company, even if assets 
comprise immovable property.
Government 
Grants
Grant of immovable property 
by the Government.
Court Orders
Decree or order of Court (unless compromising immovable property 
not related to the suit).
Requirements of Registration
Translation
Documents in unknown languages need proper translation (Section 19).
Document Integrity
Blanks, erasures must be authenticated (Section 20).
Property Description
Include property descriptions, maps, or plans (Section 21).
Identification
Photographs and fingerprints of buyer and seller required (Section 32A).
Time Limit for 
Registration
Standard Deadline
Documents must be submitted within 4 months of execution.
Court Decrees
Submit within four months of finalization.
Multiple Executors
Register within 4 months of each execution.
Foreign Execution
Register within four months of arrival in India.