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Under section 6 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, which statement gives the general rule on transferability?

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Under section 6 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, which statement gives the general rule on transferability?

  1. A bare right of re-entry for breach of a condition subsequent may be transferred to a stranger

  2. A public office may be transferred by agreement

  3. Property of any kind may be transferred unless this Act or another law in force provides otherwise

  4. The pension of a retired government civil servant may be assigned by the recipient

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - Property of any kind may be transferred unless this Act or another law in force provides otherwise

Section 6 generally permits transfer of property unless the Act or another law in force provides otherwise. Its exceptions include the stated restriction on transferring a bare right of re-entry, public offices and the pensions and stipends identified in clause (g).

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