Answer the following with help of legal provision of The Indian Registration Act, 1908. Nandita leased her premises to Sohan for a period of 8 months. Is registration of lease deed compulsory?
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Answer the following with help of legal provision of The Indian Registration Act, 1908. Nandita leased her premises to Sohan for a period of 8 months. Is registration of lease deed compulsory?
Answer & Explanation:
Section 18 of the Registration Act, 1908 (the Act) specifies documents, the registration of which is optional. As per Section 18 (c) of the Act, leases of immovable property for any term not exceeding one year is optional. Therefore, in this given situation where Nandita has leased her premises to Sohan for a period of 8 months only, the registration of lease deed is not compulsory.
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