The Registration ACT 1908 — India law | Esheria

The Registration ACT 1908

This Act says the Registration Act, 1908, applies broadly, while the State Government can create districts and sub-districts, appoint registration officials, and set up the required offices and books.

Jurisdiction
India
Instrument
Act or statute
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Language
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This Act says the Registration Act, 1908, applies broadly, while the State Government can create districts and sub-districts, appoint registration officials, and set up the required offices and books. This part requires registration offices to keep current indexes and related books, issue certified copies and certificates, follow endorsement and refusal procedures, and comply with supervision, fee, and penalty rules. Some documents must be registered, some may be registered, and certain documents must be presented within four months. This part sets appeal steps for refused registrations, fees rules, document-copy filing duties, and offences for false or incorrect registration conduct.

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