Gift of immovable property — documentation questions

At a glance

Identify the property, donor's ownership and proposed recipient, then check the governing gift law. A family relationship does not remove all formalities.

Law and context

Sections 122 and 123 of the Transfer of Property Act address gifts and their formal requirements, while section 129 preserves specified Muslim-law rules. Different personal-law situations should not be forced into one deed template.

Practical next step

Prepare the title chain, proposed terms, acceptance and possession facts and any conditions. Obtain advice on stamp, registration and personal-law requirements before execution.

Important qualifications

This guide does not say that every oral gift is valid or that every family gift can be revoked at will. Capacity, authority and special tenure may affect validity.

Document checklist

• Donor's title
• Proposed gift terms
• Acceptance and possession facts
• Personal-law and tenure details

Sources

• The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 — 122,123,126,129
• The Registration Act, 1908 — 17

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