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Which remedy under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 is available to an eligible mortgagee?

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Which remedy under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 is available to an eligible mortgagee?

  1. A decree barring the mortgagor from redeeming the property

  2. Redemption of the property on payment or tender of the mortgage money

  3. Recovery of possession after the usufructuary mortgage debt has been paid out of rents and profits

  4. Inspection of title documents held by the mortgagee while the right to redeem subsists

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - A decree barring the mortgagor from redeeming the property

Foreclosure under section 67 is a decree barring redemption, available to qualifying mortgagees subject to the section. Sections 60, 60B and 62 give the mortgagor the listed redemption, inspection and usufructuary possession rights respectively.

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