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For a gift of immovable property governed by sections 122 and 123 of the Transfer of Property Act,…

Sections 122 and 123 require a voluntary transfer without consideration, acceptance by or on behalf of the donee, and a registered instrument signed by or on behalf of the…

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For a gift of immovable property governed by sections 122 and 123 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, which of these is unnecessary?

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Sections 122 and 123 require a voluntary transfer without consideration, acceptance by or on behalf of the donee, and a registered instrument signed by or on behalf of the donor and attested by at least two witnesses.

Delivery of possession is unnecessary under these provisions.

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Option A

The transfer must be voluntary under section 122.

Option B

Section 122 requires a gift to be made without consideration.

Option C

Section 123 prescribes a registered and attested instrument for immovable property. It does not make delivery of possession necessary.

Option D

Section 122 requires acceptance by or on behalf of the donee during the donor’s lifetime and while the donor can give.

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