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Assume the transferor has legal capacity and the usual formalities are satisfied. No other law…

Section 6 generally allows transfer of property subject to the Act or other applicable law. It excludes a public office, an heir apparent’s mere chance of succession and a…

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Assume the transferor has legal capacity and the usual formalities are satisfied. No other law restricts the transfer. Which interest may be transferred to a third party under section 6 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882?

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Section 6 generally allows transfer of property subject to the Act or other applicable law.

It excludes a public office, an heir apparent’s mere chance of succession and a bare right of re-entry transferred to someone other than the owner of the affected property.

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Option A

Section 6(f) excludes a public office.

Option B

Section 6(a) excludes an heir apparent’s mere chance of succeeding to an estate.

Option C

Section 6(b) bars transfer of a mere right of re-entry to anyone other than the owner of the affected property.

Option D

Present ownership of land is transferable under the general rule when no statutory exception applies.

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