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The Registration Act, 1908

Section 23Time for presenting documents

In forcePart IV OF THE TIME OF PRESENTATION

Part IV OF THE TIME OF PRESENTATION

s. 23

23. Time for presenting documents Subject to the provisions contained in sections 24, 25 and 26, no document other than a will shall be accepted for registration unless presented for that purpose to the proper officer within [three months] from the date of its execution: Provided that a copy of a decree or order may be presented within [three months] from the day on which the decree or order was made, or, where it is appealable, within [three months] from the day on which it becomes final.

  1. 20. The words “three months” were substituted, for the words “four months” by section 6 of the Registration (Amendment) Act, 2004 (Act No. XXV of 2004).
  2. 21. The words “three months” were substituted, for the words “four months” by section 6 of the Registration (Amendment) Act, 2004 (Act No. XXV of 2004).
  3. 22. The words “three months” were substituted, for the words “four months” by section 6 of the Registration (Amendment) Act, 2004 (Act No. XXV of 2004).

End of s. 23.

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