CHAPTER VII OF GIFTS

Section 123: Transfer how effected

For the purpose of making a gift of immoveable property, the transfer must be effected by a registered instrument signed by or on behalf of the donor, and attested by at least two witnesses.

For the purpose of making a gift of moveable property, the transfer may be effected either by a registered instrument signed as aforesaid or by delivery.

Such delivery may be made in the same way as goods sold may be delivered.

Questions on this section

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1. Under Section 123 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, a gift of immoveable property must be effected by:

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