Frequently Asked Questions
A gift deed property is a legal document that allows the donor to transfer ownership of movable or immovable property to a donee without any payment. It works by drafting, signing, and registering the deed under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882.
To register, prepare the gift deed with all details, pay stamp duty and registration charges, and submit it at the Sub-Registrar office. Registration ensures the property transfer is legally valid.
Common documents include PAN or Aadhaar of donor and donee, proof of ownership of the property, sale deed (if previously purchased), and passport-size photos.
Any adult can act as a donor. Minors can receive property through a legal guardian, while donees must accept the gift voluntarily.
Yes, registration is mandatory for immovable property like land, houses, and flats to make the transfer legally enforceable.
Stamp duty varies by state. For example, in Karnataka, the duty depends on the property value and whether the gift is given to a blood relative or a non-relative.
Yes, a minor can accept property only through a legal guardian. The guardian handles registration and legal formalities.
Only if the deed includes revocation clauses or if both parties mutually agree. Otherwise, the gift is legally binding.
Both movable (cash, jewelry, vehicles) and immovable (land, flat, house) properties can be transferred using a gift deed.
Gifts to blood relatives are generally tax-exempt, while gifts to non-relatives may attract income tax under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Tax depends on the relationship between donor and donee. Gifts to spouse, children, or parents are exempt, but gifts to others may be taxed as income from other sources.
Yes, after registration, the donee can sell the property, provided there are no conditional restrictions mentioned in the deed.
A gift deed must include donor and donee details, property description, terms of transfer, and witness signatures. Optional clauses like revocation or conditional sale can also be included.
Yes, gifts to close relatives such as spouse, children, or parents are exempt from income tax under Indian law.
Yes, but taxes may apply, and it is important to follow stamp duty and registration rules to ensure legal validity.
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