Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Section 123 – Transfer how effected (Gift registration)
🔹 Short Note (Hindi)
Section 123 batata hai ki gift ka transfer kaise legally complete hota hai, khas kar immovable property ke liye. Gift tabhi valid hai jab donor ka intention clear ho, donee accept kare aur proper registration ho.
🔹 Detailed Explanation (English + Hindi)
Section 123 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 explains the mode of transfer for a gift, particularly immovable property.
Key points:
- Gift voluntary aur without consideration hona chahiye.
- Donor ka intention clear hona chahiye ki property donee ko di ja rahi hai.
- Acceptance of gift by donee zaroori hai; bina acceptance gift incomplete rahegi.
- Written document aur registration immovable property ke liye mandatory hai as per law.
Yeh section ensure karta hai ki gift ka legal effect enforceable ho aur ownership properly transfer ho.
🔹 Main Conditions
- Intention of Donor:
- Clear aur voluntary intention to gift property.
- Acceptance by Donee:
- Gift tabhi complete hoti hai jab donee ne accept kiya.
- Written Deed for Immovable Property:
- Must be in writing for immovable property.
- Registration:
- Mandatory under the Registration Act, 1908 for immovable property.
- Immediate Transfer:
- Ownership transfers immediately once all legal formalities complete ho jati hain.
🔹 Legal Meaning (Simple Terms)
Section 123 ka matlab hai:
- Gift tabhi legally valid hai jab donor ka clear intention ho, donee accept kare aur immovable property ka registration complete ho.
- Registration aur documentation ka purpose hai legal clarity aur ownership disputes ko avoid karna.
🔹 Example
Ramesh apni flat apni beti Seema ko gift karta hai.
- Donor ka intention clearly deed me likha gaya
- Seema ne accept kiya
- Written gift deed banaya aur Registrar office me register kiya
- Ownership turant Seema ke paas transfer ho gayi aur legally enforceable hai
🔹 Key Legal Points
- Acceptance of donee essential for completion of gift
- Donor ka intention voluntary aur clear hona chahiye
- Written gift deed mandatory for immovable property
- Registration required to make gift legally enforceable
- Transfer immediate and irrevocable after completion
- Protects rights of both donor and donee
🔹 Nyay Neeti Advice
Immovable property gift karte waqt:
- Donor ka clear intention deed me mention karein
- Donee ki acceptance ensure karein
- Written gift deed prepare karein aur Registrar office me register karayein
- Nyay Neeti recommends avoiding verbal gifts for immovable property to prevent future disputes
🔹 Summary Table
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Law | Section 123, TPA 1882 |
| Meaning | Mode of effecting a gift, especially for immovable property |
| Donor Intention | Must be clear and voluntary |
| Acceptance by Donee | Mandatory |
| Written Deed | Required for immovable property |
| Registration | Mandatory for legal enforceability |
| Legal Effect | Ownership transfers immediately and irrevocably |


