Every transfer of property made by a small farmer against whom proceedings in execution have been stayed [under this Chapter] shall be voidable at the option of the creditor whose claim against such small farmers is defeated or delayed.
Section 20: Transfer by small farmer to be voidable.
The Maharashtra Debt Relief Act, 1975State Act of Maharashtra · Act 3 of 1976
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Maharashtra Debt Relief Act, 1975 |
|---|---|
| Section | 20 |
| Marginal note | Transfer by small farmer to be voidable. |
| Jurisdiction | State of Maharashtra |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.
- substituted, Mah. 18 of 1979. These words were substituted for the words "under this Act" by Mah. 18 of 1979, s. 10.
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