Official Source, Enactment, Commencement and Extent
Reviewed by CA Nikhil Gupta and Kajri Singh · Last reviewed 30 August 2026
Act 16 of 1908 was enacted on 18 December 1908 and commenced on 1 January 1909; current extent and exclusions must be checked with Central and State amendments.
Dedicated Finin2min Summary - Chapter in 2 Minutes
- Act 16 of 1908 was enacted on 18 December 1908 and commenced on 1 January 1909; current extent and exclusions must be checked with Central and State amendments.
- Registration is a State-operated statutory process: verify current amendments, Rules, fee table, office jurisdiction and portal instructions.
Section-by-section provision map
| Provision | Subject | Status | Finin2min clause-by-clause decode | Implementation | Evidence/control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module | Official Source, Enactment, Commencement and Extent | Transaction-date verification required | Act 16 of 1908 was enacted on 18 December 1908 and commenced on 1 January 1909; current extent and exclusions must be checked with Central and State amendments. | Convert the module into a source-controlled registration checklist. | Central Act, State Rules, Gazette, portal/office record, approvals and evidence. |
Finin2min Q&A
What is the first step?
Classify the document and operative rights before applying Official Source, Enactment, Commencement and Extent.
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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