OF PRESENTING DOCUMENTS FOR REGISTRATIONCentral

Section 32 of The Registration Act, 1908

Except in the cases mentioned in 1[sections 31, 88 and 89], every document to be registered under this Act, whether such registration be compulsory or optional, shall be presented at the proper registration-office,--

(a)by some person executing or claiming under the same, or, in the case of a copy of a decree or order, claiming under the decree or order, or
(b)by the representive or assign of such a person, or
(c)by the agent of such a person, representative or assign, duly authorised by power-of attorney executed and authenticated in manner hereinafter mentioned. Gujarat Amendment of section 32 of XVI of 1908.--In the principal Act, in section 32, the following Explanation shall be added at the end, namely:-- “Explanation.--For the purpose of this section the term “document” shall include the document presented by an electronic means.” [Vide Gujarat Act 4 of 2020, s. 3]

Summary

Only specific people are allowed to bring a document to the office to be registered.
The person who signed the document or the person who is receiving a benefit from it can present it.
A legal representative or someone who has been assigned the rights of those people can also present it.
An agent with a specific legal permission, known as a power of attorney, can act on their behalf.
There are special exceptions for documents coming from government officers or specific court orders.

Practical examples

1Ramesh signs a deed to sell his apartment to Sita on July 10, 2024. Either Ramesh or Sita can take the deed to the registration office to make it official.

2Arjun is moving to London and cannot attend the registration for his property sale. He gives his brother, Karan, a legal power of attorney so Karan can present the papers at the office for him.

FAQ

1. Who can present a document for registration under The Registration Act 1908 Section 32?

Section 32 of The Registration Act, 1908 states that the person who signed the document, the person receiving the property, their legal representatives, or authorized agents can present it.

2. Can a buyer present a document alone under Section 32 of the Registration Act?

Yes, Section 32 of the Registration Act allows a person claiming under the document, such as a buyer, to present it for registration.

3. Does a document for registration have to be presented at a specific office under Section 32?

Yes, Section 32 of the Registration Act requires that every document be presented at the proper registration office.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 32 of The Registration Act, 1908, who is generally allowed to present a document for registration at the office?

Q2.According to Section 32 of The Registration Act, 1908, which of these is an exception to the standard presentation rules?

Q3.Under Section 32 of the Registration Act, if an agent presents a document, what must they possess?

Q4.If a court decree is being registered under Section 32 of The Registration Act, 1908, who is entitled to present it?

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