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Section 154(3) Uttarakhand Zamindari Abolition Act | Gift Deeds to Societies Void Without Prior Government Sanction : Uttarakhand HC
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|Uttarakhand High Court

Section 154(3) Uttarakhand Zamindari Abolition Act | Gift Deeds to Societies Void Without Prior Government Sanction : Uttarakhand HC

Uttarakhand High Court rules that gift deeds transferring land to societies under Section 154(3) of the Zamindari Abolition Act require prior government sanction. Registration authorities cannot compel registration without approval, but must refer disputes to the Collector within 15 days. The ruling clarifies statutory restrictions on land transfers to societies, impacting property transactions and registration processes in Uttarakhand.