September 12, 2026

Section 85 – Registration Act: Destruction of Unclaimed Documents

The Registration Act, 1908 — back to Table of Contents

Section 85. Destruction of unclaimed documents.

Documents (other than wills) remaining unclaimed in any registration office for a period exceeding two years may be destroyed.

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