Section 23 (Reg. Act 1908)– Time for Registration

Registration Act, 1908

Section 23 – Time for Registration

🔹 Short Note (Hindi)

Section 23 kehta hai ki document ko register karne ka time limit law me define hai. Agar document timely register nahi hota, to legal consequences ho sakte hain aur evidentiary value kam ho sakti hai.

🔹 Detailed Explanation (English + Hindi)

Section 23 of the Registration Act, 1908 defines the time period within which documents must be presented for registration.

• Generally, document must be presented within four months from the date of execution.
• Time limit ensures timely registration, legal clarity, and prevention of disputes.
• Court me evidence ke liye timely registration important hai, especially for sale deeds, gift deeds, mortgage deeds, and other mandatory documents.
• Delay in registration may lead to additional steps or penalties, depending on law.

🔹 Main Conditions

1. Document Type:
   • Applies to documents mandatorily required to be registered.
2. Time Limit:
   • Standard period: 4 months from execution of document.
3. Authority:
   • Document must be presented to the sub-registrar office where property is located.
4. Legal Consequence:
   • Late registration may affect evidentiary value in court.
5. Extension:
   • Some authorities may allow extension for valid reasons, subject to payment of additional fees or compliance.

🔹 Legal Meaning (Simple Terms)

Section 23 ka matlab hai:

• Agar aap property ka document prepare karte ho jo registration ke liye mandatory hai, to 4 months ke andar sub-registrar office me present karna zaroori hai.
• Time limit ka purpose hai legal clarity aur timely record maintain karna.
• Delay karne par document ka evidentiary value limited ho sakta hai, lekin validity dependent on law.

🔹 Example

Ravi ne apni zameen ka sale deed 1 January ko execute kiya.

• Document ko 1 May tak register karna mandatory hai.
• Agar 1 May ke baad register kare, to court additional compliance ya penalties dekh sakta hai.
• Timely registration se ownership transfer legally enforceable hoti hai.

🔹 Key Legal Points

• Applies to documents mandatorily registered
• Standard time limit: 4 months from execution
• Presented at sub-registrar office of property location
• Late registration may reduce evidentiary value
• Extension possible in certain cases with compliance
• Ensures timely public record and legal clarity

🔹 Nyay Neeti Advice

Document ko timely register karna legal protection aur enforceability ke liye zaroori hai.

• Nyay Neeti recommends:
  • Execute hone ke baad immediately sub-registrar office me present karein
  • Late registration avoid karein
  • Proper stamp duty aur documentation verify karein

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