Dr. Pramod Kumar Singh A to Z Registration Act, 1908

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A – Applicability & Authorities

• Applicability: The Act applies to registration of documents related to immovable property and other agreements.
• Authorities: Includes Registrar, Sub-Registrar, and Inspector-General of Registration.

B – Benefits of Registration

• Provides legal validity, public notice, and protection against fraud in transactions.

C – Compulsory Registration (Section 17)

• Sale deeds, gift deeds, leases (more than 12 months), mortgage deeds, etc., must be registered.

D – Documents That Require Registration

• Transfer of land, buildings, and property-related transactions.
• Adoption deeds, wills (in some cases), and certain contracts.

E – Exemptions from Registration

• Wills, leases of less than 12 months, and agreements related to movable property.

F – Fees & Charges

• Registration fees vary by state and property value.

G – Government's Role

• The government appoints registrars, enforces the Act, and sets stamp duty rates.

H – How Registration is Done

1. Document drafted.
2. Signed by parties & witnesses.
3. Submitted to Sub-Registrar Office.
4. Payment of stamp duty & fees.
5. Verification, recording, and final registration.

I – Index of Registered Documents

• Each office maintains an index of registered documents for public access.

J – Jurisdiction of Registrar

• Documents must be registered in the area where the property is located.

K – Kinds of Registration Offices

• Sub-Registrar Offices at local levels.
• District & State Registrars oversee multiple offices.

L – Late Registration

• Documents can be registered within 4 months from execution.
• Delay up to 8 months allowed with penalty.

M – Mandatory vs. Optional Registration

• Mandatory for sale, gift, and lease deeds.
• Optional for wills, agreements, and certain documents.

N – Non-Registration Consequences

• Unregistered documents are not legally admissible in court.

O – Online Registration & Digital Records

• Some states allow e-registration and digital storage of documents.

P – Power of Attorney Registration

• General Power of Attorney (GPA) and Special Power of Attorney (SPA) can be registered.

Q – Queries & Disputes Resolution

• Disputes regarding fraud, forgery, or non-registration handled by civil courts.

R – Refusal to Register & Remedies

• Registrar can refuse registration on valid grounds.
• Appeals can be made to higher authorities or courts.

S – Stamp Duty & Valuation

• Stamp duty is mandatory for registration based on property value.

T – Time Limit for Registration

• Document must be registered within 4 months of execution.

U – Unregistered Documents & Their Effect

• Cannot be used as evidence in court (except under certain conditions).

V – Verification of Documents

• Registrar verifies identity, ownership, and correctness of documents.

W – Witness Requirement

• Two witnesses must sign most documents for valid registration.

X – Xerox & Certified Copies

• Registered documents can be obtained as certified copies for legal purposes.

Y – Yearly Reports by Registration Office

• Annual reports on registered transactions maintained for public records.

Z – Zero Tolerance for Fraud

• Strict laws against fraudulent registrations & forged documents.