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Which section of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 provides the defence of part performance of a…

Section 53A protects qualifying possession taken or continued in part performance of a contract to transfer immovable property for consideration. For documents executed…

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Which section of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 provides the defence of part performance of a contract to transfer immovable property?

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Section 53A protects qualifying possession taken or continued in part performance of a contract to transfer immovable property for consideration. For documents executed after the 2001 registration amendment commenced, section 17(1A) of the Registration Act, 1908 requires registration for the contract to have effect under section 53A.

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Option A

Section 53A is the specific provision for the defence of part performance.

Option B

Section 53 concerns fraudulent transfers of immovable property.

Option C

Section 54 defines sale, prescribes how it is made and distinguishes a contract for sale.

Option D

Section 55 addresses the rights and liabilities of buyers and sellers.

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