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Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Governs transfers of immovable property by sale, mortgage, lease, exchange and gift between living persons.

Subject: Property Year: 1882 Pages: 88 Reviewed: 6 Jan 2026

Governs transfers of immovable property by sale, mortgage, lease, exchange and gift between living persons.

Key provisions

  • Section 54 - sale defined
  • Section 53-A - part performance
  • Section 58 - mortgage and its kinds
  • Section 105 - lease defined
  • Section 122 - gift

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