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1The Transfer of Property Act, 1882

( ACT NO. IV OF 1882 )

[ 17th February, 1882 ]

Chapter VII

OF GIFTS

Transfer how effected
123. For the purpose of making a gift of immoveable property, the transfer must be effected by a registered instrument signed by or on behalf of the donor, and attested by at least two witnesses.
 
 
2[Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, a heba under Muhammadan law shall be deemed to be a gift of immoveable property for the aforesaid purpose.]
 
 
For the purpose of making a gift of moveable property, the transfer may be effected either by a registered instrument signed as aforesaid or by delivery.
 
 
Such delivery may be made in the same way as goods sold may be delivered
  • 1
    Throughout this Act, except otherwise provided, the words “Bangladesh”, “Government” and “Tk.” were substituted, for the words “Pakistan”, “Central Government” or “Provincial Government” and “Rs.” respectively by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973).
  • 2
    New paragraph was inserted by section 7 of the Transfer of Property (Amendment) Act, 2004 (Act No. XXVI of 2004)
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