Question

From the options given below, which statement accurately describes the process of property registration in India?

• A. The buyer and seller exchange property documents without involving any government authority.
• B. The property is officially transferred from the seller to the buyer through a government-authorised deed, affixed by a seal of the Registrar’s office.
• C. The buyer must pay property taxes before the sale is completed – without the need for any legal documentation.
• D. The property ownership is verified by a local official but no formal record is kept.

Hint:

Property registration in India is a legal process requiring a government-authorised deed and registration with the Registrar’s office to transfer ownership.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In India, property registration is a legal process where ownership of property is officially transferred through a registered sale deed. This process involves the preparation of a sale deed, payment of applicable stamp duty and registration fees, and submission to the Registrar’s office. The deed is then recorded and affixed with the Registrar’s official seal, making the transfer legally valid and enforceable.
Option (A) is incorrect — property transfer must involve government authority for legal validity.
Option (B) is correct — registration through a government-authorised deed is mandatory for ownership transfer.
Option (C) is incorrect — payment of property taxes and legal documentation are separate; registration requires legal documentation.
Option (D) is incorrect — formal record keeping by the Registrar is essential in property registration.