Semester: VII Course: The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 and The Indian Easement Act, 1882

National Law University Odisha

Cuttack, Odisha (India)

Course Outline

Of

The Transfer of Property Act, 1882

and
The Indian Easement Act, 1882

For
BA/BBA/, LLB

Semester: VII

Session: July – December, 2019

Faculty:
Dr. Dolly Jabbal, Associate Professor of Law
National Law University Odisha
E-mail: dollyjabbal@nluo.ac.in
& Ms Rujitha Shenoy T R, Assistant Professor of law
E-mail: rujitha@nluo.ac.in

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Sl. No. Contents Page No.

1.0 Objectives of the course 03

2.0 Proposed teaching schedule 03

3.0 Detailed course-outline 04

4.0 Prescribed/Recommended readings 10

5.0 Teaching methodology 11

6.0 Evaluation pattern 11

Tentative dates for test/submission of project/GD,

7.0 11
etc

8.0 Important instructions to students 11

9.0 Project Themes 12

10.0 Contact hours 12

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1.0 Objectives of the Course

From time immemorial individual's quest for property is well documented. Every legal system has
imbibed in itself laws relating - acquisition, sale, transfer and mortgage of property, so that individual
can enjoy his property without resorting to violent- self-defence. In India the Transfer of Property Act,
1882, regulates a range of transactions relating to property. Therefore, the present course is designed to
enable the students to take up professional practice in the field of Property law.

2.0 Proposed Teaching Schedule

No. of Sessions
Module No. Modules
(Classes)

PART-A
VII.5.1 Introduction 08

VII.5.2 Transfer of property 15

VII.5.3 Transfer of Immovable property 10

PART-B

VII.5.4 Sale and discharge of encumbrance 03

VII.5.5 Exchange 04

VII.5.6 Gift 03

VII.5.7 Transfer of actionable claim 02

PART-C

VII.5.8 Mortgage 06

VII.5.9 Charge 02

VII.5.10 Lease 02

PART-D

VII.5.11 Easement & Prescription 06

VII.5.12 Transfer of Property and Foreign Exchange 02

Management Act
Total = 63
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Detailed Course Outline

The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 and The Indian Easement Act, 1882

Part – A

Module – VII.5.1 Introduction Sessions: 08

 Concept of property
 Rule of interpretation applicable to the Act.
 Basic concepts: Definitions
 Doctrine of Eminent Domain.
 Right to Property under Indian Constitution.

Cases
 Aswini Kumar Gosh V. Arbinda Bose AIR 1952 SC 369
 Nanda Prakash Vhora V. State of Himachal Pradesh AIR 2000 H&P 65

Module – VII.5.2 Transfer of Property, whether moveable or immoveable

[Sec. 5– Sec. 37] Sessions: 12
 Transferability of Property.
 Competence.
 Mode of Transfer.
 What may be transferred?
 Oral Transfer Authorised person.
 Condition of Transfer restraining alienation.
 Transfer to unborn persons.
 Rule against Perpetuity.
 Vested and Contingent Interest.
 Conditional Transfer.
 Doctrine of Election

Cases
 Shehammal Vs. Hasan Khani Rawther
 Canbank Financial Services V. Custodian AIR 2004 SC 5123
 Sona Bala Bura V, Jyotinridra Bhatachargee 205 (4) SCC 501
 T. Subrmrlallian Nadar V. T. Varadharajan AIR 2003 Mad.364
 Santi Prasad Devi V. Shankar Mahato 2005 (5) SCC 543
 V. Achiv V. N. Chettiar AIR 1967 SC 1153
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Other Cases to be referred: 1959 SCR 265, AIR 1971 SC 1201, 1990 4SCC 406, AIR
1969 SC 313, AIR 1989 AP 33, AIR 1957 SC 255, AIR 1954 HYD 185, AIR 1936 PC
24, AIR 1970 3SCC 779, AIR 1990 3SCC 291. AIR 1967 SC 1153, AIR 1965 SC 241,
AIR 1981 SC 1881, AIR 1996 SC 2260, AIR 1962 SC 847

Module – VII.5.3 Transfer of Immovable Property [Section37 - Section

53A]
Sessions: 09

 Transfer Circumstances and restriction.

 Transfer by Ostensible owner vis-a-vis Benami transaction.
 Transfer by persons having authority to Revoke former transfer.
 Transfer by Unauthorised person subsequently having interest.
 Transfer by Co owner.
 Joint Transfer.
 With distinct interest and having the consideration.
 Common Property.
 Priority of right.
 Bona fide holder on defective title
 Transfer by estoppel
 Doctrine of Lis Pendens
 Fraudulent Transfer
 Principle of Part Performance

Cases
 C. Yemuna V. P. Manhohara AIR 2004 AP. 317
 Narayan Chandra Saha V. Depali Mukharjee AIR 2002 Cal 229
 N. C. Bharatia V. Gandevi Peoples Co. Op. Bank Ltd. AIR 2002 Guj. 209.
 Dayabhai Chimanlal V. Ambalal Himatlal AIR 1981 SC. 156. Kamalammal
V. Senthil AIR 2003 Mad. 337.
 S.S. Suryavanshi V. P.B. Smyavashi AIR 2002 SC 960

Other Cases to be referred: 1990 3 SCC 291, AIR 1984 Delhi 155, AIR 1973 SC 814,
AIR 1973 MP 222, AIR 1991 P&H 291, AIR 1963 SC 1917, AIR 1996 SC 2773, AIR
1971 SC 1201, AIR 2000 SC 2921, 1926 I.A 58, AIR 1992 SC 1200, AIR 1986 SC 1748,
1981 2 SCC 675. AIR 2002 SC 960, 1996 SC 1088, AIR 1976 SC 656, AIR 1956 SC
593, AIR 1970 SC 1717.

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Part –B
Specific mode of Transfer of Property

Module – VII.5.4 Sale and discharge of encumbrance [Sec 54- 57] Sessions:
03
 Sale: Definition
 Sale Deed
 Agreement to Sale
 Rights and Obligations
 Discharge of Encumbrances
 Marshalling

Cases
 Devendra Singh V. State of Rajasthan AIR 2002 Raj. 66
 DDA V. Skipper Construction Co. (P) Ltd. AIR 2000 SC 573
 Sujan Singh V. Lal Saheb 1993 JL 532

Other Cases to be referred: 1964 2 SCR 324, AIR 1991 ALL 343, 1931 IA 323, AIR
1985 MAD 222.

Module – VI.5.5 Exchange [Sec 118-121] Sessions: 04

 Exchange
 Rights and duties
 Difference with other security interest

Cases
 Satyawan V. Raghubir.AIR 2002 P&H 250
 AIR 1968 SC 200

Module – VII.5.6 Gift [Sec 122-129] Sessions: 03

 Gift
 Definition
 Rights and Duties
 Difference between Gift and Trust, Gift and Actionable claim

Cases
 Thiagarajan V. Saraswathy Kittu 1999 3 (CTC) 213
 N. Shaikoya V. M. Attakoya AIR 2003 Ker. 344 at 348
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 AIR 1997 Ori 131,

 AIR 1967 SC 878,
 AIR 1991 Pat 183.

Module – VII.5.7 Transfer of Actionable Claim [Sec: 130-137] Sessions: 02

 Actionable Claim
 Definition
 Rights and duties
 Transfer of securities
 Transfer of debts

Cases
 Sdharama Ayyar V. Narayanswami Pillai AIR Mad. 1076
 AIR 1969 SC 313
 AIR 1997 pat 153
 AIR 1999 SC 296
 AIR 1959 cal 328

Part – C
Specific and Limited Transfer by way of creating Security Interest

Module – VII.5.8 Mortgage [Sec 58-98]

Sessions: 06

 Mortgage
 Definition and Types of Mortgage
 Priority determination.
 Marshalling and Contribution
 Redemption and Subrogation

Cases
 Shyam Singh V. Daryao Singb AIR 2004 SC 348
 Gundu Jali V. Hari Har Sahoo (1983) I Civil LJ 372 (Orissa)
 Mohammad Sanoowar Ali V. Aamall Ali (1990) I Civil LJ 163 (Guj.)
 Lakshmi Vilash Bank V. M/s. Shree Chakra Enterprises AIR 2003 Mad I
 E.O. & M. AP I LC Ltd. V. Recovery Officer DRT AIR 2004 AP 198.
 K. Ranganadham V. Rangajah AIR 2004 AP 415.
 Kantilal M. Kalldia V. Sambhai Dayabhai Kadal AIR 2003 (Guj.) 205.
 Banarasi Das V. Juvan Ram AIR 1991 P & H 85.
 Vasantha V. Chandran AIR 2003 Mad. 2J4.

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Other Cases to be referred: AIR 1960 SC 1030, AIR 1992 SC 1236, 1997 PAT 67

Module – VII.5.9 Charge [Sec 100-104] Sessions: 02

 Charge
 Types
 Rights and Duties

Cases
 AIR 1949 ALL 539,
 AIR 1998 SC 3118,
 AIR 1995 KANT 3118

Module – VII.5.10 Lease: Sec 105-117

Sessions: 02
 Lease: Definition
 Differences with other security interest
 Rights and Duties
 Determination, Waiver and Forfeiture

Cases
 Mohd. Ibrahim Khan V. Mebbob Khan 1991 (2) Mah. LR 527
 Anthony V. K. C. Ittoop & Sons AIR 2000 SC 3523.
 Delta International Ltd. V. Shyam Surdar Ganeriwalla (1991) 4 SCC 545
 Sunil Siddharthbhai V. Comm. of IT Ahmedabad Guj. AIR 1986 SC 368.
 Dadarao V. Ramrao 1999 AIR SCW 4318
 M.C. Chokalingam V. Manickavasagam AIR 1974 SC 104

Other Cases to be referred: AIR 1962 AC 496, AIR 1995 KER 99, 1991 2 SCC 180,
AIR 1997 SC 1006, AIR 1987 SC 2173

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Part D

Module – VII.5.11 Easement and Prescription Sessions: 06

 Nature
 Creation
 Extinction
 Riparian Rights
 License
 Use Right by Prescription

Cases
 State of Bihar V Subash Gopal AIR 1968 SC 218
 Radika Narain V Chandra Devi AIR 1981 Del. 118

Module – VII.5.12 Transfer of Property and Foreign Exchange Management Act

Sessions: 02
 Acquisition of Property by an Indian Citizen Residing outside India
 Transfer of Property by An Indian Citizen Residing outside India
 Persons Who Are Absolutely Prohibited From Acquiring Or Transferring An
Immovable Property In India Without Prior Permission Of RBI
 Acquisition Of Immovable Property By A Non-Resident For Carrying On A Permitted
Activity.

Relevant provisions of other legislation applicable to the transfer of Property Act,

1882:
A. Civil Procedure Code- Order XXXI it relaying to mortgage of property).
B. The Registration Act (Sec. 13, 18, 14, 48, 49, 50)
C. Cross reference should be made to the relevant provisions of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 the
N.I. ACT 1881.The Sales of Goods Act, 1930; whenever necessary

Note: The above teaching plan is only for convenience and may change if so required. In
addition to the above mentioned cases, any other case which is discussed in the class during
teaching will also be considered as a part of the course outline.

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3.0 Prescribed/Recommended Readings

Prescribed Readings

Books:

1. G.C.V. Subbarao, Law of Transfer of Property ALT publication, Hyderabad.

2. Sanjiva Row, Transfer of Property Vol. I,ll, &III
3. P. S. Narayana’s Transfer of Property, Asia Law House.
4. Property Law by Poonam Saxena ,Lexis Nexus
5. H. S. Gour -Vol-1 &11 Transfer of Property
6. Mulla -Transfer of Property, Lexis and Nexus, Butterworth.
7. N. Nandi, The Transfer of Property Act, 1882, Dwivedi Law Agency, Allahabad.
8. Vishwas Shridhar Sohani, The Transfer of Property Act, Premier Publishing Co,
Allahabad.

Recommended Readings

Students Reference Books:

1. Dr. S.N. Shukla, Transfer of Property Act, Allahabad Law Agency, Faridabad.
2. Veepa P Sarathi, Law of Transfer of Property, Eastern Book Company, Lucknow.l
3. Lahari, The Transfer of Property Act, India Law House, New Delhi.
4. Justice P.S. Narayana, Law of Easements and License, Asia Law House,
Hyderabad.
5. Sanjiva Row, The Indian Easement Act, 1882 and Licenses, Delhi Law House,
New Delhi.
6. Avtar Singh - Transfer of Property -Eastern Book Co.
7. Shukla - Transfer of Property,
8. Tripathi - Transfer of Property,
9. Dr. N. Maheshwara Swamy, Transfer of Property,Allahabad Law Agency,
Hyderabad

Bare Act:
- The Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- The Indian Easement Act, 1882
- Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)

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4.0 Teaching Methodology

 Lecture Method
 Case Analysis
 Class-room participation
 Presentation by students if needed
 Group discussion whenever required
 Inviting the visiting faculty
 Using power point presentation

5.0 Evaluation Pattern

Evaluation: Marks

Continuous Evaluation (Project)...………………………………………...........25

Mid-Semester Examination……………………………………………………25
End-Semester Examination……………………………………...........................45
Attendance…………………………………………………………………….05

Total: 100

Continuous Evaluation: Continuous Evaluation shall be done through Project of 20 marks

for written submission and 05 marks for viva.

6.0 Tentative Dates for Continuous Evaluation Tests/ Submission of Project/

GD, etc

Project:
Topic Submission Date: As per the examination department.
Project/Assignment Submission: As per the Examination Department notification.

7.0 Important Instructions to Students

1. The given course-outline is tentative. The faculty-member may modify it while

preparing the reference material and engaging the classes.
2. The teaching methodology of the subject will not necessarily be bound by the
parameters shown here.
3. Both faculty-member and students may mould it according to needs as and when it
arises for better and progressive understanding of the subject in a flexible way.

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8.0 Project Themes

Assignment/Research Project & Paper writing

1. Imperfection in the title on a property

2. Part Performance
3. Transfer of a property by a non-owner
4. Right to property; what it means and includes
5. Les pendens
6. Equitable Mortgage
7. Easement Right
8. Prescription
9. Creation of Security Interest and right to priority
10. Encumbrance Certificate
11. Conveyance
12. Mortgage by way of conditional Sale
13. Usufructuary Mortgage
14. Assignment
15. Power of Attorney
16. Right of possession and right of ownership, jurisprudential debate
17. Title Deed
18. Lease and License
19. Property run with the covenant
20. Fraudulent Transfer
21. Floating Charge
22. Charge on a corporate property
23. Transfer by Ostensible Owner
24. Doctrine of Subrogation
25. Doctrine of Acceleration
26. Spes Successionis
27. Records of Registration
28. Marshalling
29. Subrogation
30. Right of Election
31. Acquisition of Property by an Indian Citizen Residing outside India
32. Transfer of Property by an Indian Citizen Residing outside India
33. Persons Who Are Absolutely Prohibited From Acquiring or Transferring An Immovable
Property In India Without Prior Permission Of RBI
34. Acquisition of Immovable Property by A Non-Resident For Carrying On A Permitted
Activity

9.0 Contact Hours

Days: All working days
Timings: 2.30 to 4.30
Contact: dollyjabbal@nluo.ac.in, & rujitha@nluo.ac.in

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