The general principle of law is that “no man can transfer a better title in property than what he himself has got”. Exception to this rule is found in Section(s)

Option A: 35 of the Transfer of Property Act

Option B: 41 of the Transfer of Property Act

Option C: 43 of the Transfer of Property Act

Option D: 41 and 43 of the Transfer of Property

Correct Answer

Option: d

Explanation

Transfer by unauthorised person who subsequently acquires interest in property transferred.—Where a person 3 [fraudulently or] erroneously represents that he is authorised to transfer certain immovable property and professes to transfer such property for consideration, such transfer shall, at the option of the transferee, operate on any interest which the transferor may acquire in such property at any time during which the contract of transfer subsists. Nothing in this section shall impair the right of transferees in good faith for consideration without notice of the existence of the said option.

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