Registration Act Hub / Part XV - Miscellaneous and Government Exemptions
Registration Act, 1908 - - Batch 08
Part XV - Miscellaneous and Government Exemptions
Reviewed by CA Nikhil Gupta and Kajri Singh · Last reviewed 30 August 2026
Control unclaimed documents, official immunity, procedural defects, Government instruments and filing of statutory orders or certificates.
Statutory source control. The Central section map is aligned to India Code. Exact text, State amendments, section 69 Rules, fee tables, forms, notifications, portal workflows and office jurisdiction must be verified for the transaction date and State/UT.
Dedicated Finin2min Summary - Chapter in 2 Minutes
- Section 85: Destruction of unclaimed documents - translate the statutory rule into a document, evidence, deadline and State-source control.
- Section 86: Registering officer not liable for bona fide official act or refusal - translate the statutory rule into a document, evidence, deadline and State-source control.
- Section 87: Acts not invalidated by defect in appointment or procedure - translate the statutory rule into a document, evidence, deadline and State-source control.
- Section 88: Registration of documents executed by Government officers or public functionaries - translate the statutory rule into a document, evidence, deadline and State-source control.
- Control unclaimed documents, official immunity, procedural defects, Government instruments and filing of statutory orders or certificates.
- Registration is a State-operated statutory process: verify current amendments, Rules, fee table, office jurisdiction and portal instructions.
Current statutory text / controlled source map
Section-by-section provision map
| Provision | Subject | Status | Finin2min clause-by-clause decode | Implementation | Evidence/control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 85 | Destruction of unclaimed documents | Operative subject to current Central and State law | Section 85 governs destruction of unclaimed documents. Identify actor, trigger, document, property, time, office, authority, evidence, State rule and legal consequence before acting. | Create a transaction-date checklist linking the Central section, current State amendment/rule, office notification, portal workflow, form, fee, stamp, identity evidence and remedy clock. Preserve the exact source version used. | Official Act and State source; executed instrument; title/property description; stamp/fee proof; identity/authority; appointment/presentation receipt; endorsements/certificate; certified copies; notices and remedy chronology. |
| Section 86 | Registering officer not liable for bona fide official act or refusal | Operative subject to current Central and State law | Section 86 governs registering officer not liable for bona fide official act or refusal. Identify actor, trigger, document, property, time, office, authority, evidence, State rule and legal consequence before acting. | Create a transaction-date checklist linking the Central section, current State amendment/rule, office notification, portal workflow, form, fee, stamp, identity evidence and remedy clock. Preserve the exact source version used. | Official Act and State source; executed instrument; title/property description; stamp/fee proof; identity/authority; appointment/presentation receipt; endorsements/certificate; certified copies; notices and remedy chronology. |
| Section 87 | Acts not invalidated by defect in appointment or procedure | Operative subject to current Central and State law | Section 87 governs acts not invalidated by defect in appointment or procedure. Identify actor, trigger, document, property, time, office, authority, evidence, State rule and legal consequence before acting. | Create a transaction-date checklist linking the Central section, current State amendment/rule, office notification, portal workflow, form, fee, stamp, identity evidence and remedy clock. Preserve the exact source version used. | Official Act and State source; executed instrument; title/property description; stamp/fee proof; identity/authority; appointment/presentation receipt; endorsements/certificate; certified copies; notices and remedy chronology. |
| Section 88 | Registration of documents executed by Government officers or public functionaries | Operative subject to current Central and State law | Section 88 governs registration of documents executed by government officers or public functionaries. Identify actor, trigger, document, property, time, office, authority, evidence, State rule and legal consequence before acting. | Create a transaction-date checklist linking the Central section, current State amendment/rule, office notification, portal workflow, form, fee, stamp, identity evidence and remedy clock. Preserve the exact source version used. | Official Act and State source; executed instrument; title/property description; stamp/fee proof; identity/authority; appointment/presentation receipt; endorsements/certificate; certified copies; notices and remedy chronology. |
| Section 89 | Copies of certain orders, certificates and instruments to be sent and filed | Operative subject to current Central and State law | Section 89 governs copies of certain orders, certificates and instruments to be sent and filed. Identify actor, trigger, document, property, time, office, authority, evidence, State rule and legal consequence before acting. | Create a transaction-date checklist linking the Central section, current State amendment/rule, office notification, portal workflow, form, fee, stamp, identity evidence and remedy clock. Preserve the exact source version used. | Official Act and State source; executed instrument; title/property description; stamp/fee proof; identity/authority; appointment/presentation receipt; endorsements/certificate; certified copies; notices and remedy chronology. |
| Section 90 | Exemption of certain documents executed by or in favour of Government | Operative subject to current Central and State law | Section 90 governs exemption of certain documents executed by or in favour of government. Identify actor, trigger, document, property, time, office, authority, evidence, State rule and legal consequence before acting. | Create a transaction-date checklist linking the Central section, current State amendment/rule, office notification, portal workflow, form, fee, stamp, identity evidence and remedy clock. Preserve the exact source version used. | Official Act and State source; executed instrument; title/property description; stamp/fee proof; identity/authority; appointment/presentation receipt; endorsements/certificate; certified copies; notices and remedy chronology. |
| Section 91 | Inspection and copies of such documents | Operative subject to current Central and State law | Section 91 governs inspection and copies of such documents. Identify actor, trigger, document, property, time, office, authority, evidence, State rule and legal consequence before acting. | Create a transaction-date checklist linking the Central section, current State amendment/rule, office notification, portal workflow, form, fee, stamp, identity evidence and remedy clock. Preserve the exact source version used. | Official Act and State source; executed instrument; title/property description; stamp/fee proof; identity/authority; appointment/presentation receipt; endorsements/certificate; certified copies; notices and remedy chronology. |
| Section 92 | Repealed | Repealed/omitted - historical map only | Section 92 governs repealed. Identify actor, trigger, document, property, time, office, authority, evidence, State rule and legal consequence before acting. | Create a transaction-date checklist linking the Central section, current State amendment/rule, office notification, portal workflow, form, fee, stamp, identity evidence and remedy clock. Preserve the exact source version used. | Official Act and State source; executed instrument; title/property description; stamp/fee proof; identity/authority; appointment/presentation receipt; endorsements/certificate; certified copies; notices and remedy chronology. |
| Section 93 | Repealed | Repealed/omitted - historical map only | Section 93 governs repealed. Identify actor, trigger, document, property, time, office, authority, evidence, State rule and legal consequence before acting. | Create a transaction-date checklist linking the Central section, current State amendment/rule, office notification, portal workflow, form, fee, stamp, identity evidence and remedy clock. Preserve the exact source version used. | Official Act and State source; executed instrument; title/property description; stamp/fee proof; identity/authority; appointment/presentation receipt; endorsements/certificate; certified copies; notices and remedy chronology. |
Finin2min Q&A
What is the first step?
Classify the document and operative rights before applying Part XV - Miscellaneous and Government Exemptions.
Is registration alone proof of valid title?
No. Registration creates a public statutory record and legal consequences, but does not cure defective title, capacity, authority, illegality, fraud or insufficient stamp.
Why is the State overlay essential?
Section 69 Rules, State amendments, fee tables, office jurisdiction, online workflow, valuation and refusal controls differ materially.
What evidence should be retained?
The exact source pack, final executed instrument, stamp and fee proof, identity and authority, portal/office receipts, endorsements, certificate, registered copy, search record and remedy chronology.
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