If you want to gift a house or land, it has to be written down in a registered document. This document needs to be signed by the person giving the gift (the donor) and witnessed by at least two people. This rule doesn't apply to things like trees or crops.
A wants to gift his house to B. They must create a registered gift deed, signed by A and witnessed by two people. If A just verbally says he's gifting the house, it's not valid.
- •You have the right to ensure any gift of property to you is properly registered.
- •You can refuse a gift if you don't want it.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Adv. Shailendra Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: Transfer of Property Act
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