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Transfer of Property Act, 1882Official statuteofficial source
Model Tenancy Act, 2021Govt model frameworkofficial source
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947Official statuteofficial source
Shops and Establishments ActOfficial statuteofficial source
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908Official statuteofficial source
Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996Official statuteofficial source

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Generate a Relinquishment Deed for India, free. Deed of relinquishment by a co-owner releasing their undivided share in jointly owned immovable property in favour of another co-owner. Compulsory registration required. Covers consideration / nil consideration, family relinquishment, and IT Act capital gains note. Fill a guided online form and download as PDF or DOCX — no signup, no watermark, no cost.

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Releasor (who gives up their share)

Releasor full name *

Releasor address *

Releasor PAN *

Releasor Aadhaar No.

Releasor's undivided share in property (fraction / %) *

How did releasor acquire their share? *

Releasee (who receives the share)

Releasee full name *

Releasee address *

Releasee PAN *

Releasee Aadhaar No.

Releasee's relationship to releasor *

Property details

Full description of property (schedule) *

State / UT where property is located *

Market / guideline value of property (₹) — full property *

Prior title documents (chain of title)

Consideration and terms

Consideration for relinquishment *

Consideration amount (₹) — if paid

Date of this deed *

Are there other co-owners besides releasor and releasee? *

No — only releasor and releasee are co-ownersYes — other co-owners exist (they need not sign)

Other co-owners' names (if any)

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STAMP DUTY INSTRUCTIONS

Jurisdiction[State]

Stamp valueAs per state Stamp Act on relinquishment deed — on value of share = __GAP[rd_releasor_share|1/3 (one-third) / 33.33%]__ of ₹0

HowExecute on stamp paper. Both releasor and releasee must sign. Minimum two attesting witnesses. Sub-Registrar registration is compulsory.

COMPULSORY REGISTRATION: This deed must be registered with the Sub-Registrar of Assurances under s.17 of the Registration Act 1908. Failure to register renders the deed legally ineffective.

DEED OF RELINQUISHMENT

THIS DEED OF RELINQUISHMENT ("Deed") is executed on [DATE] by and between: 1. of (PAN: ) (Aadhaar: ) (hereinafter called the "RELEASOR" or "First Party"); AND 2. of (PAN: ) (Aadhaar: ), brother / sister of the Releasor (hereinafter called the "RELEASEE" or "Second Party").

1. Recitals — Ownership

The Releasor and the Releasee are co-owners of the immovable property described in the Schedule hereto ("Property"). The Releasor holds an undivided share of in the Property, acquired by way of inheritance / succession. The prior title documents in respect of the Property are: .

2. Relinquishment

In consideration of natural love and affection for the Releasee and for no monetary consideration, the Releasor hereby RELINQUISHES, RELEASES, and SURRENDERS to the Releasee absolutely, all the undivided right, title, share, interest, and claim of the Releasor in and over the Property described in the Schedule, being of the total property. By virtue of this Deed, the Releasee shall, from the date of registration of this Deed, become the absolute owner of the Releasor's share in the Property, free from all claims by the Releasor or anyone claiming through the Releasor.

3. Possession

The Releasor hereby confirms that the Releasee is in possession and enjoyment of the Property (or shall obtain possession upon registration). The Releasor shall have no right to obstruct, interfere with, or claim possession of the Property or any part thereof after the execution and registration of this Deed.

4. Representations and Warranties

The Releasor hereby represents and warrants that: (a) the Releasor has the full right and authority to relinquish their share in the Property; (b) the Releasor's share is free from all encumbrances, mortgages, attachments, liens, lis pendens, and claims; (c) the Releasor has not created any charge or lien on their share, nor entered into any prior agreement to transfer the same; (d) the Releasor shall indemnify the Releasee against any claims, demands, or encumbrances arising from the Releasor's prior acts.

5. Title Documents

The Releasor shall hand over all original title documents, succession certificates, wills, prior deeds, and other relevant records pertaining to their share in the Property to the Releasee within 15 days of registration of this Deed.

6. Further Assurance

The Releasor shall, at the Releasee's cost and request, execute such further documents, affidavits, and instruments as may be necessary to complete the transfer of the Releasor's share to the Releasee, including mutation of the Property in local revenue / municipal records.

7. Governing Law

This Deed is governed by the laws of India. Disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts at [CITY], [STATE_NAME].

SCHEDULE — DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have executed this Deed on the date first written above.

RELEASOR __GAP[rd_releasor_name|Suresh Sharma]__

[Signature]

RELEASEE __GAP[rd_releasee_name|Priya Sharma]__

[Signature — Acceptance]

ATTESTING WITNESSES: 1. Name: ___________________ Signature: _______________ Address: _______________ 2. Name: ___________________ Signature: _______________ Address: _______________

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