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Which subject does section 63 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, address?

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Which subject does section 63 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, address?

  1. The mortgagor’s right to inspect and obtain copies of title documents

  2. Redemption of only a share of the mortgaged property

  3. Accession to mortgaged property while it is in the mortgagee’s possession

  4. The mortgagor’s general right to redeem

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - Accession to mortgaged property while it is in the mortgagee’s possession

Section 63 addresses an accession to mortgaged property in the mortgagee’s possession during the mortgage. On redemption the mortgagor is entitled to the accession in the absence of a contract to the contrary, subject to the section’s rules on delivery and costs.

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