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Q. 1 What is the need for registering of document? |
Ans- It is advisable to register document because: a. It helps prevent forgeries and frauds as registered document is in the public domain. b. It is proof that the document was actually drawn. If a document is registered, you can findout if there is an existing liability or ongoing litigation with regard to the property. c. Registering documents ensures transparent and secure deals |
Q. 2 What is Book? |
Ans- As per sub clause 2 of Section 2 of the Registration Act, 1908 Book includes a portion of a book and also any number ofsheets connected together with a view of forming a book orportion of a book. |
Q. 3 What is meant by ‘Conveyance Deed’? |
Ans – Conveyance Deed generally means a document by which one party transfers his right,title, interest or ownership in a property (immovable or movable) or any estate in favour of any other party to the document, except for which some separate provision is available for inSchedule – 1 of Stamps Act, 1977 Svt |
Q. 4 What is meant by ‘Lease deed’? |
Ans – Lease deed is a contract between the lessor (owner of the property) and the lessee the(tenant of the property) for use of said property on a lease or rental basis. It is similar to a rentagreement between the landlord and a tenant, but usually executed for a longer time period, atleast for more than one year |
Q. 5 What is meant by ‘Mortgage deed’? |
Ans – A mortgage deed is a document by which, the debtor to secure the amount / loan givenor to be given by the creditor, creates or transfers a right in or upon his property in favour of the reditor. Debtor- A debtor or debtor is a legal entity that owes a debt to another entity. The entity maybe an individual, a firm, a Government, a company or other legal person. The counter party iscalled a creditor |
Q. 6 What is meant by ‘Power of Attorney’? |
Ans – Power of attorney is a document by which, a person authorizes another person to act on his behalf and in his name which include powers to sign and take decisions required on behalf of the persons giving the power of attorney. Similarly, powers given to represent on behalf of the principal in any court, tribunal or before any authority also fall under this category. However, this category does not include the Vakalatnama given to an advocate to carry on the proceedings |
Q. 7 What is meant by ‘Gift deed’? |
Ans – Gift deed generally means a document by which a person gifts his self-acquired property to another person out of his wish and will, without any monetary consideration. A person gifting the property is generally called as the ‘Donor’ and the person accepting the gift is generally called a ‘Donee’ |
Q. 8 What is meant by ‘Partition Deed’? |
Ans – Partition Deed is a document by which the co-owners or coparceners of the property,fix their individual share or divide the property by metes and bounds to show their independentshare. Following kinds of documents are included in this category: Final order issued by Revenue Authority or Civil Court affecting the partition; An award by Arbitration Tribunal directing divisions; and A document of any nature regarding division of property, written and signed by the co-owners or the coparceners |
Q. 9 What is meant by ‘Settlement’? |
Ans – Settlement is a document other than Will by which, the settler makes arrangement / management of his immovable and movable property during his life time for the following: (i) In consideration of marriage; (ii) For the purpose of distribution of the property amongst family members or for whom he wishes to make provision for or for any person depending onhim, or (iii) Any written arrangement / management made for any religious or charitable purposes |
Q. 10 What is meant by ‘Immovable property’? |
Ans – 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 or grass |
Q. 11 What is meant by movable property ? |
Ans – Movable property in general means anything except immovable property, which includes standing timber, growing crops and grass, fruits on trees or their juice and such property of every other description |
Q. 12 What is meant by ‘Non-judicial stamp’? |
Ans – Generally Stamps are of two kinds - Judicial Stamp and Non Judicial Stamp. In commonlanguage judicial stamps are recognized as court fee stamps whereas stamps used for makingdeeds and documents are called non-judicial stamps. Judicial stamps are used to pay court fee whereas Nonjudicial Stamps are used to pay Stamp duty on documentssuch assale, gift, lease agreements etc. |
Q. 13 What is meant by execution of document? |
Ans – Execution in the context of Registration of documents means to put in signature withdate by the concerned party afterreading and understanding the nature of document and termsand conditions mentioned therein. |
Q. 14 What is specifically meant by Admission in respect of document registration? |
Ans - According to Section 34 of the Registration Act, 1908, the process under which the parties themselves or their representatives (Power of Attorney holder etc.) by being present before Sub Registrar admit the execution of the document to be registered, and the Sub Registrar after verification makes an entry accordingly, is called Admission. In respect ofsuchadmission, the signature of the concerned party / representative is taken on the summary part2 of the document. |
Q. 15 What is meant by identification in the process of document registration? |
Ans. The process by which a person gives statement before the Sub Registrar that parties giving admission before him are personally known to him and are the same persons they declare to be, is called identification. It is essential for the Sub Registrar to satisfy himself before proceeding with registration. |
Q. 16 What is exactly meant by scanning of document? |
Ans. Scanning is the electronic process prescribed for preparing a copy of the registered document as per Section 16 A of the Registration Act, 1908. A copy of registered document has to be kept and preserved in the concerned book of the office of Sub Registrar. In yesteryears, the methods adopted for copying were handwriting, photographing, photo copying etc. However, from the commencement of the computerized registration system, thedocuments are being scanned after registration. These scanned images are kept as copy in therecords. |
Q. 17 What is meant by Concurrent Jurisdiction? |
Ans: When the property to be registered is situated in the Jurisdiction of two Sub Registrars,both the SRs have jurisdiction to register the document and the same is referred to as concurrent jurisdiction. |
Q. 18 What is meant by Special Power of Attorney? |
Ans - When the original party signs/executes the document, and authorizes someone to perform following activities in his name and on his behalf: (i) To remain present in the office of Sub Registrar on his behalf, and to present that document for registration, or (ii) To remain present in office of Sub Registrar on his behalf and admit its execution before the Sub Registrar, such Power of Attorney conferring limited rights is called Special Power of Attorney. |
Q. 19 What is meant by authentication of Special Power of Attorney? |
Ans – According to Section 33 of the Registration Act, 1908, the person conferring Special Power of Attorney has to remain present before the Sub Registrar (or if residing outside Indiabefore the Competent Authority) and sign the Power of Attorney before him and the Sub Registrar(and if outside India, the Competent Authority) has to certify that the said signaturewas made before him. This is called Authentication. |
Q. 20 What is meant by Attestation of Special Power of Attorney? |
Ans – According to Section 33 of the Registration Act, 1908, it is necessary for the person conferring Special Power of Attorney to present himself before Sub Registrar and sign the Power of Attorney. However, if for exceptional reasons mentioned below; if a certain personcannot be present personally before the Sub Registrar for authentication and if the Power of Attorney signed before hand/earlier by him is submitted before the Sub Registrar, the latter after verifying the reasons and satisfying himself that the person has really signed the SpecialPower of Attorney, can do the Attestation of the said special Power of Attorney. Exceptional Reasons: - • If the person faces risk due to physical disability or suffers serious inconvenience, • If such person is in prison due to proceedings in criminal or civil court, • If such person is legally exempted from being present in the court. |
Q. 21 What is meant by the term ‘Using stamp within six months of purchase’? |
Ans – The term ‘Using the stamp within six months of its purchase ‘ means, it is essential that the document for which the stamp is purchased, should be written on it and signed (executed) within six month of purchase. |
Q. 22 What is meant by ‘Instrument’? |
Ans – As per Stamp Act, Instrument is a written document (article) by which, any legal rightsand / or obligations against any property or person:- “are created, or transferred, or restricted / limited, or extended, or annulled / destroyedor recorded” |
Q. 23 What is meant by True Market Value? |
Ans – True Market Value means, the price which would have been fetched if the property mentioned in the document (subject matter of document), would have been sold in the market or the consideration as shown in the document, whichever is higher. |
Q. 24 What is meant by Mutation? |
Ans: Mutation means an alteration of an entry in revenue record. The object of mutation isto bring entries in record of rights updated. Mutation does not confer any title, but it is only afiscal entry. |
Q. 25 What is meant by Settlement deed? |
Ans: Settlement deed is a legally enforceable document and has to be registered. In terms of immovable property like land/building, settlement deed is a legal document wherein partiessettle their differences or disputes. The party executing the settlement is called settlor(executant) and the claimant (beneficiary) is called the setlee. |
Q. 26 What is meant by Endorsement? |
Ans- As persub clause 5 of Section 2 of the Registration Act, 1908 endorsement and endorsedinclude 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. |
Q. 27 What is meant by Abadi Deh? |
Ans - A compact area which is used by the inhabitants of a village or estate, on which the houses are built and is used for residential purposes is known as Abadi Deh. Whosoever is theowner and in possession of particular piece of land is deemed as owner of such building or site. |
Q. 28 What is meant by Fard Intikhab? |
Ans- It is a commonly used word in revenue parlance. Fard means an extract of Jamabandior any other such record. It is a prerequisite document for registration of a sale, gift, lease or any other mode of transfer of rights over the land from one person to another. |
Q. 29 What is meant by Jareeb? |
Ans- Jareeb or chain is made of iron. It is a traditional instrument of measurement. Its lengthis 10 karums (55 feet). One Karum is five and half feet in length. There is a hook after every Karum. There are circular hooks on its both ends for handling it at the time of measurement during settlement operation. |
Q. 30 What is meant by Jandar gharat? |
Ans- Jandar gharat is also known as paan chakki. Any gharat or chakki which is run by the water source like river, nallah or Jimindari kuhl in a village is traditionally known as Jandar gharat. |
Q. 31 What is meant by Khewat? |
Ans- Khewat is a proprietary holding of one or more than one joint land holders of an estate.The khewats of land holders are generally arranged in the order in which they appear in “Shajra Nasab”. Separate khewat number is allotted to Shamilat and State land. |
Q. 32 What is meant by Khata? |
Ans- Khata is a part of Khewat. It may comprise one or more than one khasra numbers of a coowner and a tenant in possession. The sequence is Khasra number, Khata and then Khewat forming a record of rights or Jamabandi. |
Q. 33 What is meant by Khasra/Min/Bata number? |
Ans- During the course of measurement and settlement operations, a serial number is allotted to each field or a piece of land under the occupation of a person or persons, jointly holding under one title, is called Khasra number. i. In case a Khasra number prepared at the time of settlement is temporarily brokenfor the purposes of cultivation or otherwise in two or more part or parts, such parts are allotted Min Numbers in the register of Khasra Girdawari e.g., say khasra number 15 of an estate is broken in two parts, the other part will be assigned as khasra number 15 min. ii. In the same manner, if a khasra number is permanently broken into two or more parts and is owned or cultivated by different persons, such broken parts shall be allotted Bata Numbers. |
Q. 34 What is meant by Massavi? |
Ans- Massavi is the original ‘shajra’ (the first copy) of measurement of fields of an estate prepared at the time of settlement. It is prepared on a full size paper. It shows the outer boundary lines of the village or estate along with sehadas (pillars) adjoining other villages or estates. |
Q. 35 What is meant by Misal haqiat? |
Ans- Record of rights of an estate prepared at the time ofsettlement or at its revision, whichcontains the Shajra Nasab of its land holders, village field map, defines rights, interests and liabilities of the land holders, tenant and assignees of land revenue is called Misal haqiat. |
Q. 36 Who can sign as a witness to a document? |
Ans – Any person who has attained 18 years of age and is not a party to the document can sign as a witness to a document. |
Q. 37 Who is an agriculturist under section 133 H of J&K Land Revenue Act, 1996? |
Ans – Any person who cultivates the land personally as on 01.11.2021 shall be an “agriculturist” for the purposes of the proviso under 133 H. |
Q. 38 What are the restrictions on transfer of agricultural lands as per section 133 H? |
Ans- Land can be alienated from an agriculturist to a non-agriculturist when the latter obtains permission from the Deputy Commissioner concerned after fulfillment of the following conditions (SO 373 dated 01.11.2021): i. Land shall be used only for the purpose for which permission has beengranted. ii. Land shall be put to use for the said purpose within 2 years frompermission date. iii. Applicantshall abide by all rules and regulations applicable on the land. iv. Transaction should not make transferor landless. |
Q. 38(A) What is the procedure for grant of permission in cases referred in section133 H of Jammu and Kashmir Land revenue Act ? |
Ans: - Procedure for permission: Parties shall jointly apply to DC with all documents DC will forward to Tehsildar who shall submit report with all supporting documents to SDM/ACR within 7 days, who in-turn shall record his observations and submit to DC within 7 more days. DC shall decide approval/ rejection of permission within 7 days of receipt of report from revenue officers, entire process is required to be completed within 30 days of filing application. Questions Relating to Will. |
Q. 39 What is a Will? |
Ans- A Will is a testamentary document by which a person bequeaths his property. The property may devolve on the person in whose favour the will has been made after the death of the testator. |
Q. 40 Who can execute a Will? Are there any other conditions? |
Ans- Any person above the age of 18 years and who is mentally sound may execute a WillDeed, but a Will Deed executed upon committing a fraud or coercion or by impersonation is not valid. Hence a Will must be executed voluntarily. Parents or guardians cannot execute Will on behalf of minors or lunatic children. Beneficiaryunder a Will should not sign as attesting witness. In order to avoid disputes in implementation of a Will, description of property and the name of the beneficiaries should be clearly written so that there is no room for doubt. |
Q. 41 Is it compulsory to register a Will? |
Ans- No. It is not compulsory to register a Will. The testator may register a Will at his option. However, it is always advisable to register the Will so that if original Will is lost; a certified copy of the same can be obtained from the recording Sub-Registrar Office. |
Q. 42 Where can a Will be registered? |
Ans- A Will can be registered in the office of any Sub-Registrar within India. |
Q. 43 Is there any time limit to register a Will? |
Ans- No, there is no time limit as such to register a Will from the date of its execution. |
Q. 44 Can a Will be cancelled? |
Ans - A testator can cancel his Will at any time during his life time and before his death. |
Q. 45 Can a registered Will be rectified or changed? |
Ans- If the executant of a Will wishes to rectify or amend a Will, he may do so during his life time. |
Q. 46 Can a Will be registered after the death of the testator? |
Ans- Yes, a Will Deed can be registered after the death of the testator. The Party claiming under the Will shall have to produce the original Will Deed along with record relating to the death of the testator, the witnesses and the document writer before the Sub-Registrar for examination with respect to the execution of the Will. In case the Sub-Registrar is satisfied that the Will has been executed by that person and the person is genuine,Sub-Registrar can register the Will Deed. |
Q. 47 What is the stamp duty and registration fee for registration of a Will? |
Ans- No stamp duty is chargeable on registration of a Will deed. For registration of Will during thelife time of the testator, registration fee in terms of section 78 of the Registration Act,1908 has been prescribed and notified vide SO 243 of 2020 as Rs. 2500/-. |
Q. 48 Is the certified copy of a registered Will available to any person? |
Ans- A certified copy of a registered Will is available to the testator during his life time. After death of the testator, any person can obtain a certified copy of the Will Deed by producing a proof of death of the testator. |
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Q. 49 Which URLs can be used to access the NGDRS site? |
Ans - The National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS), initiated by the Government of India, Department of Land Resources (DoLR) and developed by Software Development Unit (SDU) Pune is a state specific instance which can be accessed from the link: ngdrs.jk.gov.in |
Q. 50 What are the key features of NGDRS Portal? |
Ans- The software is configurable as per state specific requirements with respect toProperty Registration: o Facility for Online document entry by citizen. o Online valuation module with stamp duty calculation. o Role-based access to citizens and Official users. o SMS facility to send alerts to citizens& Official users. o Hierarchy based maker/checker facility. o e- Know Your Customer (KYC) - UID based authentication with the help ofbiometric technology at the time of Admission. o Linkage with Land records system. o Interface for Online payment facility. o Linkage with stamp inventory software to avoid duplicate usage of used stamp paper. o Storage of copy of registered documents using scanning technology. o Viewing of, downloading facility of scanned documents in order to generate certified copyfor an authorized user. o Unicode based Local Language support. o Registration of documents anywhere within concurrent jurisdiction. o Single log in credentials for all modules. o Daily, Monthly & yearly Management Information System (MIS) reports with cash book&other account related reports. |
Q. 51 What are the benefits of using NGDRS? |
Ans – NGDRS reduces the administrative burden of Government by minimizing the use of paper. The applicant can schedule and secure date and time of document registration prior toproceeding to the SR office. All the stake holders of registration are on a single platform. Citizen empowerment by enabling property valuation on a click, thereby achieving the goal of ease of doing business. |
Q. 52 What are the key security features of NGDRS? |
Ans- Security Audit: TheNGDRS application has been security audited by empanelled auditagency and the application security audit certificate has been obtained. Aadhaar authentication / OTP based login facility is provided. |
Q. 53 How can I sign up for Citizen registration? |
Ans - Signing up for NGDRS is easy - all you need is to login to ngdrs.jk.gov.in , click on ‘Citizen Registration” and fill the form. |
Q. 54 I am waiting for the OTP, but I haven't received it formore than 5 minutes. What should I do? |
Ans - While using NGDRS, the OTP is sent instantaneously. Sometimes there may be temporary lag or interruption either on servers(while generating / sendingOTP) orin deliveryof the SMS by your mobile service providers wait for few minutes and try again. |
Q. 55 I have forgotten my username/password. What should I do? |
Ans- To recover your username/password, please visit e.g. .https://ngdrs.jk.gov.in/Citizenentry/ citizen login and use the option forgot Password and provide the secret answer that you have given during the registration process. |
Q. 56 I registered on NGDRS as a citizen but I want to change my username, is thereany way to do so? |
Ans - Username once created in NGDRS cannot be changed. |
Q. 57 How do I submit deeds for registration? |
Ans - Guidelines to submit documents for registration. Following are the guidelines beforefiling document registration details at the website. Step 1: New user registrationStep 2: Login Step 3: Fill all details of A-General Info tabStep 4: CProperty details & Valuation Step 5: Fill D-Party details and set one party as a presenter.Step 6: E-Witness Step 7: F-Payment Step 8: G-Stamp duty calculation Step 9: HPre-Registration Summary Step10: I-Upload File Step 11: J- Data submissionStep 12: K-Appointment Step 13: Go to the SRO office on the appointment date for further processing. |
Q. 58 What is the maximum allowed file size that can be uploaded? |
Ans - The size of document is configurable and it is done as per the requirement of respective document to be uploaded. |
Q. 59 What type of files can be uploaded? |
Ans - Files in pdf format can be uploaded. The limit of a file is 0.5 MB. |
Q. 60 Can I reschedule and/or cancel appointment? |
Ans- Yes, Reschedule option is provided in citizen entry part from where a citizen caneasily reschedule his/her appointment till final submission of application. |
Q. 61 (a) Can I revert the document? |
Ans - Reverting of document is not possible, once it is accepted by Sub Registrar andprocessed for payment verification. |
Q 61- (b) Can stamp duty be paid in the Registration Department? |
Ans – Stamp duty has to be paid through authorized vendors of Stock Holding Corporation ofIndia (SCHIL) against which an e-stamp certificate bearing a unique ID is generated. No cashis entertained in any Sub Registrar office. |
Q. 62 Is stamp duty refundable? |
Ans – Yes, it is permissible in terms of section 54 of the Stamps Act, SVT.1977. |
Q. 63 Can I know the status of a payment? |
Ans - Yes, go to the citizen login where you will find such option available to check thepayment status. |
Q. 64 Which biometric devices are supported by NGDRS to capture fingerprints? |
Ans - Thumb Device is the biometric device currently supported by NGDRS for capturing fingerprints. |
Q. 65 After biometric capture, I am getting an error message Error code 10000”? |
Ans – Uninstall the biometric software and re-install it. |
Q. 66 I have completed registration; How do I make a change? |
Ans - Not possible to make any changes, once the document registration process iscompleted. |
Q. 67 How can I edit the information displayed (like name, article, party type etc) inmy endorsement deed report? |
Ans - A Citizen gets ample opportunities to edit the application before final submission. Still SRO can revert the document to citizen for corrections, if any. |
Q. 68 Want to change my registered mobile number in my account? Is there anyprovision to update mobile number? |
Ans - Mobile number up-dation is not yet given to the user, but on request from SubRegistrar office the mobile number can be updated. |
Q. 69 Payment deducted but receipt not generated by NGDRS GRAS Payment? |
Ans -Procedure to check payment status or for transaction ID: • Go to the citizen login • Click on the sub – menu of Document entry i.e. GRAS double verification. • Enter your token no. and submit. • Check the status of your payment in the status column of the displayed below. |
Q. 70 Challan created successfully, but unable to make payment? |
Ans – Enter the newly created challan number instead of the previous one. |
Q. 71 Invalid service response while paying the registration fee? |
Ans – Sometimes due to network issues, thistype of problem occurs; please try aftersometime. General Questions relating to Document Registration |
Q. 72 How is ownership of immovable property acquired by a person? |
Ans. - A person may acquire title and ownership of an immovable property by any of the following modes: by inheritance of ancestral property, through a Will, by acquisition of property through different modes of transfer viz: sale, gift, mortgage, lease, rent, trust, settlement and grant by the Government or through decree of Court. There are two ways of acquisition: • By act of parties. Example: Sale, gift, lease, settlement, exchange, etc. • By operation of law example: Inheritance, decree of Court etc. |
Q. 73 What is the purpose of registration of a document relating to the transfer ofimmovable property? |
Ans. The Registration Act, 1908 contemplates that each time a property changes hands; it must be registered in the name of the new owner. According to the Act, such documents arerequired to be registered which ‘create, declare, assign, limit or extinguish’ any right, title orinterest to or in the immovable property and the consideration amount is exceeding the valueof Rs 100. The purpose of registration of a document on transfer in respect of immovable property isthat the registered document becomes a permanent public record. A public record can be inspected by any person and a certified copy can be obtained from the office of Sub-Registrar. Registration of a document is a notice to the general public that the immovable property has been transferred by the owner to the buyer. Those persons who areinterested in purchasing that immovable property can verify from the records / index availablein the office of Sub-Registrar |
Q. 74 Which are the major documents required to be compulsorily registered? |
Ans: - Gift deed of immovable property; other than non-testamentary instruments, whichpurport or operate to create, declare, assign, limit or extinguish whether in the present or in future, any right, title or interest, whether vested or contingent, of the value of one hundred rupees and upwards, to or in immovable property. e.g: Sale, mortgage, partition, release, settlement of immovable property. Non testamentary instruments which acknowledge the receipt or payment of any considerationon account of the creation, declaration, assignment, limitation or extension of any such right,title or interest; Leases of immovable property Non testamentary instruments mentioned in Section 17 of the Registration Act,1908 transferring or assigning any decree or order of a court or any award when such decree or order or award purports or operates to create, declare, assign, limit or extinguish whether in the present or in future, any right, title or interest, whether vested or contingent, of the value of one hundred rupees and upwards, to or in immovable property; |
Q. 75 What is the effect of non-registration of documents of transfer of immovableproperty? |
Ans-If a deed of transfer of immovable property the registration of which is compulsory undersection 17 of the Registration Act, 1908 (16 of 1908), is not registered, it will not be admissible in evidence. |
Q. 76 Should the seller/buyer be present at the time of registration? |
Ans- Yes,seller and buyer or a person claiming to be the ownershould be present in theSub-Registrar office at the time of presentation of a deed so that the Sub Registrar can verifywhether the document has been executed by them. |
Q. 77 After execution (signing by both parties) on the document; is there time limit within which it has to be presented before a Sub-Registrar for registration? |
Ans: Yes; four months period is prescribed undersection 23 of the Registration Act,1908 within which a document may be presented for registration before a Sub-Registrar. Time iscalculated from the date of execution (signature) of the deed a. If a document is executed out of India, the period of four months will be counted from thedate of receipt of that document in India. b. After four months, document may be presented within another four months to the District Registrar with an application. c. The District Registrar may impose a penalty upto a maximum of ten timesthe registration fees and grant permission to Sub-Registrarto register the document. After expiry of the period of 08 months,the document cannot beaccepted for registration. (For details, please see Sections 23 and 25 of the Registration Act,1908). |
Q. 78 Can the sub-registrar refuse a registration application? |
Ans - The Sub Registrar can refuse a document registration application on various groundsin terms of section 71 of the Registration Act, 1908 including: Error in the text. Insufficient stamp duty. Deficiency in property-related documents. |
Q. 79 What are the consequences of presentation/submission of false statementsin thedocuments? |
Ans - If a buyer ‘intentionally or willfully makes any false statements, presents a false copy or translation of a document or a map or plan or attempts to falsely impersonate other person’,he has thus committed a punishable offence, for which he could face imprisonment for a termwhich may extend up-to seven years of imprisonment or a fine or both as prescribed in Section 82 of the Registration Act,1908. |
Q. 80 For registering a document of transfer relating to immovable property, whatparticulars are needed to be mentioned in the description of that property? |
Ans – According to Section 21 of the Registration Act, 1908, for registration of document oftransfer of immovable property, it is necessary to mention the description of property in sucha way that the said property can be distinctly identified. For this purpose, generally, the following particulars are needed to be mentioned in the document: • Name of the geographical area where the above property is located, e.g. District, Tehsil, Village and parameters such as Khewat, Khata and Khasra (Survey)Number. • Name and serial number of details of roads or other property by the side of whichabove property is located e.g four boundaries (i,e properties existing along four directions). This is shown on a trace of the property superimposed on the cadastralmap of the estate to be prepared by the field revenue agency. • Description of the property on a sketch showing nearby land marks such as Road,water body etc. |
Q. 81 Are there any rules regarding size of document, paper, ink, font size etc.? |
Ans – There are no specific rules as such in this regard. It is generally customary to write / type / print documentin black ink on legalsize paper. However, the handwritten mattershouldbe neat / readable. To save the NGDRS application from unnecessary burden, a limit of 0.5 MB has been kept which can be relaxed depending upon the request of a Sub Registrar. |
Q. 82 Is it necessary to take the help of an Advocate or Bond Writer for preparing andregistering a document? |
Ans – No. There is no such provision / stipulation in the Registration Act,1908. |
Q. 83 Is it binding to prepare document as per the drafts made available by theRegistration and Stamp Departments? |
Ans – No. using the drafts of documents made available by the Registration and Stamps Departments is entirely optional. |
Q. 84 Who may be called as Witness? |
Ans – The persons who are present while the parties are executing / signing the document, and sign the document as witnesses in order to testify that the parties have signed before themare called Witnesses. Witnesses are not parties to the document and they are not identifiers atthe time of registering the document. |
Q. 85 Why the witnesses are necessary at the time of signing a document? |
Ans –According to the provisions ofthe Transfer of Property Act, 1882 and of Indian ContractAct, 1872 and of similar other Acts, in order to make execution of a document valid and legal,it is necessary to have witness at the time of execution of the document. |
Q. 86 How many Witnesses are required at the time of execution of the document? |
Ans For execution (while parties are signing the document) of documents like Sale Deed, Agreement to sell, Lease Deed, Mortgage Deed, Exchange Deed, Gift Deed, Partition Deed etc. minimum of two witnesses are required. (Every execution means execution of one or many parties simultaneously) |
Q. 87 Isthe presence ofthese witnesses necessary atthe time of registration of documentin the office of Sub Registrar? |
Ans – No. |
Q. 88 Within how much time the process of document registration is completed? |
Ans – Generally after accepting the document for registration, 8-10 minutes are required for document registration. |
Q. 89 Who can present a document to Sub Registrar for registration? |
Ans – As per Section 32 of the Registration Act, 1908, any one party from the executing (signatories) or claimant (beneficiary) parties can present the document to Sub Registrar for registration. Similarly, a Special Power of Attorney holder ofsuch party can present documentfor registration. |
Q. 90 Who has the authority to exempt the delay caused in presenting the documentforregistration? |
Ans According to Section 25 of the Registration Act, 1908, if the prescribed fine has been paid, the authority to order the acceptance of the document registration vests with District Registrar. |
Q. 91 Is it compulsory for all parties to remain present at the same time for thepurposes of admission? |
Ans. No, according to sub-Section 2 of Section 34 of the Registration Act, 1908, different executors can present themselves simultaneously or at different times within the permissible period of four months and give their admission. However, registration of document is not completed till the last admission is given. |
Q. 92 Who is exempted from being present in person in the office of Sub Registrar for admitting their executions? |
Ans According to Section 88 ofthe Registration Act 1908, itis not necessary forthe followingauthorities / public servants to be present in person for admitting their executions in the officeof Sub Registrar – • Any officer of Government who has executed the document on behalf of Government. • Administrator General, Official Trustee or Official Assignee. • Court Receiver of High Court, or Registrar and sheriff. • Besides, said exemption is also available to such persons as are holding posts as Public Officer in public undertakings under jurisdiction of the State Government, local self- government bodies, semi- government offices, boards and corporations, if the State Government has given exemption for this vide notification issued under Section 88. |
Q. 93 Is an Advocate required as identifier for doing identification? |
Ans. No. |
Q. 94 What are the provisions for visit outside office for document registration? And what is the process for that? |
Ans. According to Section 31 of the Registration Act, 1908, if there is a special reason (e.g.if a seriously ill party’s document is required to be urgently registered), after the party executing the document applies for visit outside office and the Sub Registrar is satisfied aboutthe reasons for visit outside the office, he can pay a home visit and accept the document for registration or take the admission. The costs incurred for the purpose are to be met by the applicant. |
Q. 95 Who can apply for visit outside office? What papers should be attached along with? |
Ans. It is necessary that the party, who for specific reasons (e.g. serious illness) cannot go tothe registration office to present document for registration or for giving admission, can applyfor visit outside office before the office of Sub Registrar. It is also necessary to attach with itsuitable proof in support of the reason (for example, medical certificate of the serious illness). |
Q. 96 Where can the Sub Registrar pay home visit? |
Ans. Certain categories of the persons are exempted from the appearance at Registration office in terms of section 38 of the Registration Act, 1908. In such cases, the registering officershall either himself visit house of such person or to the place where he is confined and examinethe person or issue a commission for his examination. A provision to this effect is in section 31 of the Registration Act, 1908. |
Q. 97What are the reasons for video shooting of the process of home visit / visit outsideoffice? |
Ans. Since the home visit takes place outside the office of Sub Registrar, sometimes objectionscan be raised that the visit did not take place at all or the Sub Registrar himself was not presentat the time of home visit. In such cases, a suspicion may arise though regular home visit has taken place. To avoid such a situation, video shooting of the entire process of home visit isrequired to be done to safeguard the interests of the concerned parties. |
Q. 98 What exactly is a certificate / proof indicating completion of registration ofdocument? |
Ans. As per Section 60 of the Registration Act, 1908, the proof of completion of registrationof document means a certificate carrying on it the words “Document Registered “signed by Sub Registrar with date and imprint of round seal of the office, meaning thereby that the document is registered, for all requirements of the Registration Act, 1908 have been fulfilled.This is a certificate / proof indicating completion of registration of document. |
Q. 99 Generally how much time is required for scanning of a document? |
Ans. The time required for scanning of a document depends upon the number of pages in the document. Since all offices of Sub Registrars are provided with high-speed scanners, scanning is completed immediately. |
Q. 100 What is Thumbnail print? Why is it given? |
Ans. Before returning the original document to the party, it is necessary to ensure that thescanning of original document has been done properly, that some pages from it have not beenleft out of scanning or that some pages are not partly scanned. For these purposes after scanning, prints of the scanned image are taken at the rate of four pages of document. These prints are called thumbnail print. It is necessary that both (the employees in the office of SubRegistrar and the concerned parties) should compare the Thumbnail print with the original document and satisfy themselves that the scanning has been done properly. |
Q. 101 What action is to be taken by Sub Registrar before refusing registration of adocument? |
Ans. If the Sub Registrar has to refuse the registration of a document, as per Section 71 of the Registration Act, 1908, he has to ensure the following: - • To issue a written order having mentioned the reasons for refusal of registration of the document. • To mention the said reasons in Registration Book No. 2 • To return the document to the concerned party after making an endorsement on the document as “Registration Refused” • To furnish a copy of entry mentioned in Book No. 2 without any fee and without anydelay, if the executor of the document or claimant party applies. |
Q. 102 If the Sub Registrar refuses to register a document, to whom and within howmany days one can file an appeal against the order? |
Ans. The concerned party can file an appeal against the order of Sub Registrar refusing to register document, with the District Registrar. Such an appeal can be filed within 30 daysfromthe date of such order of the Sub Registrar. |
Q. 103 How much fee is charged for appeal against the order of refusal to register adocument? |
Ans. No fee is charged for appeal against the order of refusal to registrar a document. It isnecessary to affix a judicial Stamp (Court fee label) of Rs. 5/- on such appeal. |
Q. 104 If the District Registrar after hearing the appeal refuse to issue order to registerthe document, then to which authority one can make a representation against it? |
Ans. If District Registrar hearing the appeal refuses to issue order to register the document,the party can file a suit in a Civil Court having jurisdiction in terms of Section 77 of the Registration Act, 1908 within 30 days of the date of order of the District Registrar. |
Q. 105 What are the consequences of non registration of documents which arecompulsorily required to be registered? |
Ans – The list of documents for which registration is compulsory is mentioned in Section 17 of Registration Act, 1908. If such type of documents are not registered, then- The title being transferred on the basis of such document is not established (not proven). o As per Section 49 of Registration Act 1908, such documents are not admitted as legal proof of the transaction mentioned therein. o As per the Transfer of Property act, 1882, if documents such as Sale Deed, Mortgage Deed, Lease Deed and Gift Deed are not registered then transfer of property does not takeplace. o Parties to such document are liable to avoiding of fulfillment of terms and conditions / transactions mentioned in the document. o Difficulties may arise in filing a petition in competent court for fulfillment of transactions mentioned in such document. o Such a document does not become part of Government records and therefore if a dispute arises in future between the heirs of original parties or if need arises for some other reason,no proof is available to establish genuineness of the document. o Besides, there is no way available for the general public to know about the transaction related to that document, and therefore taking undue advantage the possibility of resale / retransfer of that property remains in balance and this way the original purchaser and thesubsequent purchaser both are likely to be defrauded. |
Q. 106 Registration of which document is optional according to Registration Act, 1908? |
Ans Documents for which registration is optional are included in Section 18 of the Registration Act, 1908. These include: o Documents which are not included in Section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908, whichmeans documents for which registration is not compulsory, o Will, o Notice of Lispendens, o Lease Deed of immovable property for a time period of less than one year. |
Q. 107 Who has the authority of framing the limits of Registration Sub District ormaking changes in it? |
Ans – According to Section 5 of the Registration Act, 1908 the authority of framing the limitsof Sub District or making changes in their limits vest with the State Government. The Government, issues notification in Gazette for the same. |
Q. 108 In which office the documents affecting immovable property are to beregistered? |
Ans. According to Section 28 of the Registration Act, 1908, it is necessary to register the document in the office of Sub Registrar in whose jurisdiction some or entire property mentioned in the document to be registered is situated. In the case of concurrent jurisdiction,such documents can be registered in any office of Sub Registrar in that Jurisdiction. |
Q. 109 If a document has immovable properties falling under more than one jurisdiction, in which office of Sub Registrar the document can be presented for registration? |
Ans. The document can be presented for registration in any of the office of Sub Registrar, in whose jurisdiction, any one property out of the properties in that document is situated. |
Q. 110 If a document which includes properties situated within the jurisdiction of several Registration Districts is to be registered, what action is required to be takenby Sub Registrar? |
Ans. After a document containing properties situated within several Registration Districts is registered, that Sub Registrar, in the context of other properties included in the document, sends a copy of document and memo (summary like index) to such District Registrars in whose jurisdiction those properties are situated. The said District Registrar take note of that copy in their records and send the copy of the memo received, to such Sub Registrars in theirdistricts in whose jurisdiction those properties are situated. Such Sub Registrars take note of the said memo in their records. For example, if a document comprising of properties in the jurisdiction of Vijaypur in Samba District and properties in the jurisdiction of Akhnoor in Jammu District is registered with Sub Registrar Vijaypur, then the Sub Registrar, Vijaypur shall send to District Registrar, Jammu the copy and memo of the document. The District Registrar ofJammu takes a note ofsuch received document in hisrecord and sends a copy of memo toSub Registrar, Akhnoor. Sub Registrar, Akhnoor takes a note of the said memo in his record. |
Q. 111 What activities in the document registration process are considered aspunishable offence? |
Ans. According to Section 82 of the Registration Act, 1908, the following activities areconsidered as punishable offence:- o To make any false statement in document registration process, o To use false / forged papers for document registration, o Giving of admission before the Sub Registrar by impersonating another, o Similarly, to identify a cheat / imposter as real person amounting to false identification, o To indulge in abetment / encouragement of above actions. |
Q. 112 If some person is prime facie found to commit a wrong activity as per Section 82 of the Registration Act 1908, who is the competent authority to initiate criminal proceedings against such person? |
Ans. If some person is prima facie found to have committed a wrong activity as per Section83 of the Registration Act, 1908, the concerned Sub Registrar on his own or with the approval of District Registrar / Inspector General of registration can initiate criminal proceedings against him. |
Q. 113 If a punishable offence is committed as per Section 82 of the Registration Act, 1908, what sentence can be awarded? |
Ans. If a wrong activity is committed under Section 82 of the Registration Act, 1908, afterthe guilt is proven, sentence of imprisonment extendable up to seven years or penalty or bothcan be awarded. |
Q. 114 What is index? |
Ans- Index of documents me |
Ans summary showing important details in respect of the documents registered in the office of Sub Registrar (e.g. kind of document, document number,consideration, market value, details of property, names and addresses of parties, date of execution, date of registration, Stamp Duty and Registration Fee paid etc.). The index is prepared as per Section 55 of the Registration Act, 1908. |
Q. 115 Who can obtain a certified copy of index of a registered document? |
Ans. – Any person can obtain a certified copy of Index 1 and Index 2 by applying and paying the fee. o Certified copy of index 3 of Wills: o Can be obtained only by the Testator of Will or his representative by applying and payingfee. o After the death of Testator of Will, any person can obtain a copy of applying and payingfee. o Certified copy of index 4 of document can be obtained only by the executants of thedocument or the beneficiary / claimant of the document by applying and paying fee. |
Q. 116 What is the legal importance of certified copy of document received from the office of Sub Registrar? |
Ans – According to Section 57 of the Registration Act, 1908, the certified copy of documentreceived from the office of Sub Registrar is acceptable as evidence for proving the contents mentioned in that original document. |
Q.117 What is e-search facility? |
Ans. – In order to inspect the index of documents pertaining to any property, registered in theoffice of Sub Registrar, one can do it online sitting at home without going to the office of SubRegistrar. This is known as e-Search facility. |
Q.118 What is the procedure and fee for taking back sealed cover containing Will? |
Ans. According to Section 44 of the Registration Act, 1908: - o If the Testator desires to take back the sealed cover containing Will, he can himself orthrough an authorized representative submits an application to the District Registrar. o If the District Registrar is convinced that the person applying is the Testator or hisauthorized representative, then he returns such cover without opening it, to the applicant. o A fee of Rs. 100/- is charged for this. |
Q.119 What is the meaning of Power of Attorney? |
Ans. Power of Attorney or PoA, is a legal document giving an attorney incharge or legal agent the authority to act on behalf of the principal. The attorney in-charge possess broad arelimited authority to act on behalf of the principal. The person who gives authority / rights is called as ‘Principal’ and the person to whom authority is given is called ‘Attorney Holder’. |
Q.120 What kind of Power of Attorney are generally used in the context of registration of document? |
Ans. Generally the following two kinds of Power of Attorney are used in the context of registration of document: o General Power of Attorney: - o Conferring the authority to sell immovable property. o Conferring other rights but not the right to sell immovable property. o Special Power of Attorney conferring the authority to present executed document for registration or to give admission on behalf of person executing the document. |
Q.121 What is the meaning of General Power of Attorney? |
Ans – The Power of Attorney in which the executor of Power of Attorney (Principal) authorizes the Power of Attorney holder to perform any nature of activity in the context of his immovable and movable property in his name and on his behalf, that Power of Attorney is called General Power of Attorney. |
Q.122 How much Stamp Duty is necessary for Power of Attorney authorizing to sellimmovable property? |
Ans. If such Power of Attorney is conferred without any consideration in the name of father, mother, brother, sister, wife, husband, son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter or any near relative, then Stamp Duty of Rs. 500/ is necessary. In case of Power of Attorneynot included in above, Stamp Duty is payable as per rate prescribed. |
Q.123 What Stamp Duty is payable for Special Power of Attorney? |
Ans – Stamp Duty payable for Special Power of Attorney is Rs. 100/-. |
Q.124 If there is a court stay on registration of a document, in what way it is essentialto provide information to the office of Sub Registrar? |
Ans – In the case of a petition filed before any Court, if the Hon’ble Court issues an orderthat document pertaining to transfer of the disputed property mentioned in the petition, should not be registered till Sfinal decision is made, generally the Hon`ble Courtsends copyof that stay order to concerned office of Sub Registrar. However, parties having vested interest in the said petition may also inform the Sub Registrar about such stay. The Sub Registrar does not accept for registration a document relating to transfer of property mentioned in the stay order. |
Q.125 Is the authority to cancel a registered document with Registration Department? |
Ans – The Registration Department does not have the authority to cancel a registered document. |
Q.126 Who has the authority to cancel a registered document? |
Ans – As per Section 31 of Specific Relief Act, 1963, Competent Court hasthe authorityto cancel a registered document. |
Q.127 Are there any categories in non – judicial stamps? |
Ans – Yes, there are two main types of non-judicial stamps. They are. o Impressed Stamps – A stamp paper on which document can be typed or be written o Adhesive stamps – A stamp tickets which can be pasted / affixed on written or printed document. |
Q.128 How to use adhesive stamps? |
Ans – Adhesive stamps should be used in following manner: o Adhesive stamps also should be used within six months of purchase. o Adhesive stamps purchased, if cannot be utilized within six months of purchase for somereasons, then an application should be made for refund of stamp duty within six months from date of purchase. o If adhesive stamps are the not utilized nor application for refund is not made in within sixmonths from the date of purchase, the purchased stamp becomes null and void, which mayresult in waste of money. o On affixing adhesive stamp to the document, whosoever affixing it, should cancel the stamp in such manner that it cannot be re-used. Here cancelling means, signing across thestamp drawing two parallel lines across the stamp or putting a rubber stamp on it in such a manner, that if removed can be easily identified. o If above rules are not followed, then it is assumed that stamp duty has not been paid on the document. |
Q.129 What is Stamp Duty? |
Ans – Stamp duty is a type of tax to be paid on certain documents / instruments. |
Q.130 Why is it necessary to pay stamp duty? |
Ans – Stamp duty is req.uired to be paid, for the following reasons:- o If stamp duty is not paid at the prescribed rate, as per nature of the document or the truemarket value of the subject property, the document is treated as Not Duly Stamped. o A document which is Not Duly Stamped is not treated as legal proof of the trAnsaction mentioned in it. o If Stamp duty is not paid in time or is less paid, then it invites penal action |
Q.131 How much, stamp duty is required to be paid for a document / instrument? |
Ans – It is necessary to pay stamp duty, in the manner and at the rate prescribed for the concerned document / instrument in Stamp Act so that, it becomes duly stamped. Duly Stampedmeans to affix adhesive stamp or attach impressed stamp in themanner prescribed and theamount of such stamp should not be less than the amount prescribed by law for the time being in force. |
Q.132 What is the meaning of ‘executed and execution’ in respect of a document? |
Ans – In respect of a document ‘Executed means that the concerned document has been signedand ‘Execution’ means signing of the concerned document. |
Q.133 What precautions are to be taken, while paying stamp duty? |
Ans –The stamp should be purchased only in the name of any party to the document o The stamp should not be purchased in the name of a pleader or any third person; or else such document is considered as ‘ not duly stamped’ o Stamp should be bought in the name of only that person who has spent for stamp duty, isthat if the question of refund comes up, it will not be necessary to seek the signature / consent of others. |
Q.134 Which officer can take action, if the stamp duty is not properly paid on the truemarket value? What is the nature of such action? |
Ans – If the stamp duty is not properly paid on the true market value of the property, the registration of the concerned document will not be completed. The Registering Officer a. While registering the document under the Registration Act 1908, if doubts that the stampduty is not paid according to the true market value of property, shall stop the registration process; and shall refer the document to the concerned Collector of Stamps for the assessment of stamp duty and the true market value of the property. The Collector of Stamps o Gives an opportunity to the person responsible for payment of stamp duty to present hisside. o Makes an inspection of property if required. o Takes decision on market value considering circumstantial evidence. o Recovers the les paid stamp duty, penalty and registration fee; and o Can proceed with confiscation of property, if required stamp duty or penalty or registrationfee is not paid. |
Q.135 In what circumstances a refund of stamp duty can be obtained? |
Ans – Refund of Stamp duty can be obtained in the following circumstances: o Before signing of document by any person, if the stamp paper has been rendered unfit forits use, because being inadvertently spoiled due to errors in writing. o Unsigned stamp paper written fully or partly but which is not to be used. o Signed document / stamp paper but, in case where:- o The party has subsequently found it to be entirely illegal since the beginning (void/ ab/initio) as per Section 31 of Specific Relief Act. o The court has subsequently found it to be entirely illegal since the beginning (void ab /initio) as per section 31 of Specific Relief Act. o Is found to be unfit for use due to any deficiency or mistake. o The person whose signature is essential has died without signing the document or has refused to sign the document, for which the transaction cannot be completed. o Any party to the document has not signed the document or is unable / incapable of signingthe document or has declined to sign it, for which it may not be possible to complete the intended transaction. o Any party to the document has refused to act as per terms of the document or pay the agreed sum or has refused to give acceptance / approval to it. o If the intended transaction might have been completed with the help of another document between the same parties having no less stamp duty, than the earlier document. o If the Stamp purchased for the document being of insufficient value, the same transactionhas been completed by another document with the Stamp of the proper value between thesame parties. o That stamp paper might have been spoiled inadvertently, unintentionally for which the same parties might have executed another document for the same purpose. |
Q.136 Who should file an application for the refund of stamp duty? |
Ans – An application for the refund of stamp duty should be filed by the person /institution /company in whose name the stamp duty amount has been paid, or the persons legally empowered by them. |
Q.137 where should one submit the application for refund of stamp duty? |
Ans – The application for refund of stamp duty should be submitted to the Collector of Stamps. |
Q.138 Is there any time limit, for submitting refund of stamp duty application, in the Office of Collector of stamps? |
Ans – The time limit forsubmitting refund ofstamp duty application in the office of Collectorof Stamps is as follows:- S.No. Type of Stamp Refund Case Time Limit for application 1 Under Section 48 (1)of Stamps Act, cases regarding executed documents Within six months from execution 2 Under Proviso to section 48 (1)of Stamps Act, refund against Cancellation of an Agreement for Sale Within two years of date ofregistered cancellation of document 3 In cases of replacement of a document by other document Within six months of date of replacement of a document 4 In other cases Within six months of purchase of stamp |
Q.139 Is there any provision for refund of stamp duty whereby through oversight or mistake stamps of other description than the prescribed for a specific document are usedorwhere higher duty is paid than the required duty to be paid orwhere dueto exemptionno duty is required but, the duty has been paid? |
Ans – Yes, As per Section 50 of the Stamps Act ,1977 Svt,refund is admissible in such casesforfollowing reasons: o If a stamp of description other than the one prescribed in the Act, is used inadvertently(e.g. judicial stamp sued against non-judicial stamp) o If Stamps of higher amount are used rather than the required, inadvertently. o If inadvertently stamp duty is paid to a document not requiring stamp duty. |
Q.140. How scrutiny is made by the Collector of Stamps, while deciding the case of refund of stamp duty? |
Ans – While deciding the case of refund of stamp duty the Collector of Stamps verifies the following things:- o Is the token number of online submission of information, is attached with the application? o Are the original stamps which are subject of refund, enclosed with the refund applicationfor cancellation? o What is the purpose of the applicant for the purchase of such stamps? o Had the entire amount for stamp duty being paid by applicant himself? o Are such stamps submitted for refund, within the prescribed time limit? o Whether the stamped document which is the subject of refund, has been used elsewhereprior to making of refund application? o Whether he is satisfied with the reasons given for refund? |
Q.141 Are there any deductions made, while refunding the stamp duty? If Yes! Howmuch is the deduction? |
Ans – Yes, some amount is deducted while making refund of Stamp duty, which is as follows:- For stampsfalling in the category of e-payment (simple receipt / e-challan and eSBTR) percentamount is deducted with the minimum of Rs. 200/- and a maximum of Rs. 1000. For category stamps other than mentioned above a deduction of 10 % is made. |
Q.142 Can land vested under the provisions of Jammu and Kashmir Agrarian ReformsAct, 1976 be alienated? |
Ans- Yes, subject to the procedure mentioned in section 28-A of the Jammu and KashmirAgrarian Reforms Act, 1976 as amended in terms of SO-3808(E) of 2020 dated:26-10-2020. |
Q.143 What is the stamp duty chargeable for male /female and couple? |
Ans- The stamp duty chargeable as per Stamp Act, 1977 is 7% in case of male, 3% in case offemale and 5% in case of couple. |
Q.144 What are the powers of Registrar under Section 68 of the Registration Act, 1908? |
Ans: Every sub registrar shall perform the duties of his office under the s superintendenceand control of the Registrar in whose district the office of such sub registrar is situate. i. Every Registrar shall have the authority to issue (whether on complaint or otherwise) anyorder consistent with this Act which he considers necessary in respect of any act or omission of any sub registrar subordinate to him or in respect of the rectification of any error regarding the book or the office in which any document has been registered. |
Q.145 In case of any grievance, is there any grievance redressal mechanism? |
Ans- Yes, you can mail your grievances on our email ID- Igr-govt@jk.gov.in or you cancontact us on our landline numbers on all working days between 09:30 AM to 05:30PM. Landline numbers:- 0191-2456100, 0194-357911 |
Q.146. What are Testamentary and Non Testamentary instruments? |
Ans. A testamentary document is a Last Will and Testament or some other document that meets the statutory requirements of a will. A testamentary trust is one that is set forth in a willand may continue long after the death of the testator. Many wealthy testators maintain controlover their property after death through testamentary trusts. Non-testamentary documents would be documents that are not related to a Last Will and Testament. |