Section 3 of The Registration Act, 1908 — Inspector-General of Registration

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Official Legislative Text

(1)The State Government shall appoint an officer to be the Inspector-General of Registration for the territories subject to such Government: Provided that the State Government may, instead of making such appointment, direct that all or any of the powers and duties hereinafter conferred and imposed upon the Inspector-General shall be exercised and performed by such officer or officers, and within such local limits, as the State Government appoints in this behalf.
(2)Any Inspector-General may hold simultaneously any other office under the Government.

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Summary

The State Government is required to appoint an officer as the Inspector-General of Registration.
The Inspector-General is responsible for the territories managed by that specific State Government.
The government can choose to split the Inspector-General's duties among multiple officers in different local limits.
An Inspector-General is permitted to hold other government offices at the same time as their registration role.

Practical examples

1The State Government of Karnataka appoints Mr. Rao as the Inspector-General of Registration, giving him power over all registration offices in the state.

2In a smaller territory, the government decides that the local Revenue Commissioner will also perform the duties of the Inspector-General of Registration for that area.

FAQ

1. Who appoints the Inspector-General under the Registration Act, 1908?

According to Section 3 of the Registration Act, 1908, the State Government appoints the Inspector-General of Registration.

2. Can the Inspector-General hold another job while in office under the Registration Act, 1908?

Yes, Section 3 of the Registration Act, 1908 states that any Inspector-General may hold simultaneously any other office under the Government.

3. Can the duties of the Inspector-General be shared under the Registration Act, 1908?

Yes, Section 3 of the Registration Act, 1908 allows the State Government to direct that these powers be performed by multiple officers within specific local limits.

Practice Quiz

Q1.Under Section 3 of the Registration Act, 1908, who is responsible for appointing the Inspector-General?

Q2.According to Section 3 of the Registration Act, 1908, what is the geographical scope of an Inspector-General's authority?

Q3.Can an Inspector-General hold another government position according to Section 3 of the Registration Act, 1908?

Q4.Under Section 3 of the Registration Act, 1908, what can the State Government do instead of appointing one single Inspector-General?

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