Section 67: Procedure after registration under section 30, sub-section (2) [Repealed]

Registration Act • Official Statutory Text & Practice Guide

Statutory Regulation
Legal Standard
Competent Court / Tribunal
Act 1908

Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 67

Section 67 historically regulated the registration procedure for documents executed by government officers or certain public functionaries in presidency territories.

  • Government Officer Deeds: Special procedure regarding documents executed by or in favor of government officers in designated presidency jurisdictions.
  • Administrative Simplification: Aimed at streamlining crown and governmental land grants into public registers.
Key Landmark Precedents:
  • State of Rajasthan v. Basant Nahata, (2005) 12 SCC 77: Discussed historical governmental exemptions and administrative transmission procedures.
  • Gurbax Singh v. Kartar Singh, (2002) 2 SCC 611: Affirmed the procedural context of historical presidency provisions under the Act.
Courtroom Practice & Strategic Litigation Guidance:

In modern government leaseholds and allotments, registration is governed by Section 88, which exempts public officers from personal sub-registry appearance.