Section 15 of The Registration Act, 1908 in hindi — Seal of registering officers
Bare section text
Official Legislative Text
The several Registrars and Sub-Registrars shall use a seal bearing the following inscription in English and in such other language as the 1[State Government] directs:--"The seal of the Registrar (or of the Sub-Registrar) of".
Educational Study Layer
Summary
- Every Registrar and Sub-Registrar is required to use a specific official seal.
- The seal must have a written inscription in English.
- The State Government can require the seal to include an inscription in another local language.
- The inscription on the seal must follow the format: "The seal of the Registrar (or of the Sub-Registrar) of [Name of Office]".
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What must be written on a seal under Section 15 of The Registration Act, 1908?
The seal must say "The seal of the Registrar of" or "The seal of the Sub-Registrar of" followed by the location, in English and any other language directed by the State Government.
2. Who decides the languages used on the seal in The Registration Act, 1908?
Section 15 mandates English, but the State Government has the power to direct that another language be used alongside it.
3. Does every registration officer need their own seal according to The Registration Act, 1908?
Yes, Section 15 requires that "the several Registrars and Sub-Registrars shall use a seal" for their official duties.
4. Is a seal mandatory for a Sub-Registrar under The Registration Act, 1908?
Yes, Section 15 lists both Registrars and Sub-Registrars as officers who must use the prescribed seal.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Which language is mandatory for the inscription on a seal under Section 15 of The Registration Act, 1908?
Q2.Under Section 15 of The Registration Act, 1908, who provides the direction for using a second language on the seal?
Q3.What is the required phrasing for a seal under Section 15 of The Registration Act, 1908?
Q4.Does Section 15 of The Registration Act, 1908 apply to both Registrars and Sub-Registrars?