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Section 18: Transfer in perpetuity for benefit of public.

The Transfer of Property Act, 1882Central Act · Act 4 of 1882

[18. Transfer in perpetuity for benefit of public.-- The restrictions in sections 14, 16 and 17 shall not apply in the case of a transfer of property for the benefit of the public in the advancement of religion, knowledge, commerce, health, safety, or any other object beneficial to mankind.]

Where this provision sits

ActThe Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Section18
Marginal noteTransfer in perpetuity for benefit of public.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

How this provision has been amended

Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

  • substituted. . Subs. by s. 10, ibid., for sections 16, 17 and 18.

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