Section 25 (Reg. Act 1908)– Delay in Presentation

Registration Act, 1908

Section 25 – Delay in Presentation

🔹 Short Note (Hindi)

Section 25 kehta hai ki agar koi document registration ke liye time par present nahi hota, to law me delay ka consequence define hai. Late presentation par additional fees lag sakti hai aur evidentiary value par effect pad sakta hai.

🔹 Detailed Explanation (English + Hindi)

Section 25 of the Registration Act, 1908 deals with delay in presentation of documents for registration.

• Agar document ko mandatory time limit (Section 23 ke 4 months) me register nahi karaya jata, to late presentation ke liye legal provisions lagu hote hain.
• Delay hone par registrar additional fees ya penalty charge kar sakta hai.
• Document fir bhi register ho sakta hai, lekin court me evidentiary value limited ho sakti hai, aur delay ka reason court ke samne explain karna zaroori ho sakta hai.
• Section 25 ensure karta hai ki documents timely register ho, public record aur ownership clarity maintained rahe.

🔹 Main Conditions

1. Delay Beyond Time Limit:
   • Applies when document presented after 4 months from execution.
2. Registrar Authority:
   • Registrar may allow late registration with additional fees.
3. Evidentiary Impact:
   • Late registration may affect court evidence weight, but document remains valid.
4. Reason for Delay:
   • Reason for late presentation may be considered by registrar for acceptance.
5. Compliance:
   • Proper stamp duty and other formalities must still be completed.

🔹 Legal Meaning (Simple Terms)

Section 25 ka simple matlab hai:

• Agar document registration ke liye late present kiya jata hai, to law me penalty aur additional fees define hai.
• Document still register ho sakta hai, lekin court me evidence ka weight thoda kam ho sakta hai.
• Purpose hai timely record maintain karna aur ownership clarity protect karna.

🔹 Example

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

• Document 10 May ko register ke liye present kiya (4 months ke limit ke baad).
• Registrar ne late fees charge ki aur document register kar diya.
• Court me ownership claim valid hai, lekin late presentation ka reason explain karna pad sakta hai.

🔹 Key Legal Points

• Section 25 applies to late presentation of documents
• Additional fees or penalties may be charged by registrar
• Document remains valid despite delay
• Court may consider delay for evidentiary weight
• Stamp duty and other legal formalities must be completed
• Ensures timely registration and public record maintenance

🔹 Nyay Neeti Advice

Document timely register karna best practice hai.

• Nyay Neeti recommends:
  • Execution ke turant baad sub-registrar office me present karein
  • Agar delay unavoidable ho, proper reason aur compliance ke saath late registration karayein
  • Stamp duty aur documentation verify karein

🔹 Summary Table