Section 2 of The Registration Act, 1908 — Definitions
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Official Legislative Text
In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,--
- (1)"Addition" means the place of residence, and the profession, trade, rank and title (if any) of a person described, and in the case of an Indian, 2*** his father's name, or where he is usually described as the son of his mother, then his mother's name;
- (2)"Book" includes a portion of a book and also any number of sheets connected together with a view of forming a book or portion of a book;
- (3)"District" and "sub-district" respectively mean a district and sub-district formed under this Act;
- (4)"District Court" includes the High Court in its ordinary original civil jurisdiction;
- (5)"Endorsement" and "endorsed" include and apply to an entry in writing by a registering officer on a rider or covering slip to any document tendered for registration under this Act;
- (6)"Immovable Property" includes land, buildings, hereditary allowances, rights to ways, lights, ferries, fisheries or any other benefit to arise out of land, and things attached to the earth, or permanently fastened to anything which is attached to the earth, but not standing timber, growing crops nor grass; 3[(6A) "India" means the territory of India excluding the State of Jammu and Kashmir;[
- (7)"Lease" includes a counterpart, kabuliyat, and undertaking to cultivate or occupy, and an agreement to lease;
- (8)"Minor" means a person who, according to the personal law to which he is subject, has not attained majority;
- (9)"Movable Property" includes standing timber, growing crops and grass, fruit upon and juice in trees, and property of every other description, except immovable property; and
- (10)"Representative" includes the guardian of a minor and the committee or other legal curator of a lunatic or idiot. 4* * * * *
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- Addition includes a person's place of residence, profession, trade, rank, title, and the name of their father or mother.
- Immovable property includes land, buildings, and permanent rights like fisheries but excludes standing timber, crops, and grass.
- Movable property is defined to include standing timber, growing crops, grass, and fruit or juice found in trees.
- A lease includes agreements to lease, undertakings to cultivate, and documents like a kabuliyat.
- A minor is any person who has not reached the age of majority according to the personal law they follow.
- Representative includes the legal guardian of a child or a committee appointed to look after a person with a mental disability.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does the Registration Act, 1908 consider grass to be immovable property?
No, Section 2 of the Registration Act, 1908 specifically excludes grass from the definition of immovable property.
2. What does "addition" mean when filling out forms for the Registration Act, 1908?
Under Section 2 of the Registration Act, 1908, addition means your residence, profession, rank, title, and your father's or mother's name.
3. Who counts as a "representative" for a child under the Registration Act, 1908?
Section 2 of the Registration Act, 1908 defines a representative as including the guardian of a minor.
4. Is a simple agreement to lease considered a "lease" under the Registration Act, 1908?
Yes, Section 2 of the Registration Act, 1908 states that a lease includes an agreement to lease.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 2 of the Registration Act, 1908, which of the following is considered "immovable property"?
Q2.According to Section 2 of the Registration Act, 1908, what does the term "addition" help identify?
Q3.How does Section 2 of the Registration Act, 1908 define a "minor"?
Q4.Which of these is included in the definition of a "lease" under Section 2 of the Registration Act, 1908?