According to Section 17 of the Indian Registration Act, 1908, it is mandatory to register the documents regarding the transfer, sale or lease of property. The following are some of the documents which shall be registered:
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Gift of immovable property;
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Leases of immovable property from year to year, or for any term exceeding one year
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Mortgage of immovable property
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Partition Deed
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Sale or Transfer of immovable property
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Agreement of sale of immovable property
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Irrevocable power of attorney relating to transfer of immovable property
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Joint Development Agreement.