🎁Gift Deed: A Comprehensive Guide🎁

🎁Gift Deed: A Comprehensive Guide🎁 2

Gifts are a wonderful way to express love, appreciation, or gratitude towards someone. In legal terms, a gift refers to the transfer of property from one person (the donor) to another (the donee) without any consideration or payment.

To formalize such transfers, a legal instrument called a Gift Deed is used. In this post, we’ll delve into the concept of Gift Deeds, including their definition, eligibility criteria for donors and recipients, required documents for gifting movable and immovable assets, and the rights attached to a Gift Deed.

📜 What is a Gift Deed as per the Act?

A Gift Deed is a legal document that establishes the transfer of ownership of a property or asset from one person (donor) to another (donee) as a gift, without any exchange of money or other consideration. It acts as evidence of the gift and provides legal validity to the transfer. The Gift Deed is governed by the relevant provisions of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, in India, and may vary in different jurisdictions.

🤝 Eligibility to Make a Gift and the Receiver

According to the Transfer of Property Act, any person who is of sound mind and has attained the age of majority (usually 18 years) is eligible to make a gift. Minors are also eligible to receive gifts, but they must have a legal guardian who can accept the gift on their behalf. The donee can be an individual, a group of individuals, or even a legal entity like a trust or charitable organization.

📄 Documents Required for Gifting Assets

1. Gift Deed: The primary document required for gifting any asset is the Gift Deed itself. It should contain the details of the donor, donee, description of the gifted asset, terms and conditions (if any), and the intention to gift the asset.
2. Identification Documents: The donor and donee need to provide their identification documents, such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, or passport, to establish their identity.
3. Proof of Ownership: The donor must provide the necessary documents to prove their ownership of the gifted asset, like the property title deed or ownership documents for movable assets.
4. Valuation Certificate: In some cases, it may be necessary to obtain a valuation certificate from a registered valuer for assets like jewelry, artwork, or antiques to determine their fair market value.
5. Stamp Duty and Registration: Depending on the nature and value of the gift, stamp duty and registration charges may apply.

📜 Rights Attached to a Gift Deed

Once a gift is made through a valid Gift Deed, certain rights and obligations arise:

1. Ownership: The ownership of the gifted asset is transferred from the donor to the donee.
2. Possession: The donee gains the right to possess and enjoy the gifted asset.
3. Transferability: The donee has the freedom to transfer or sell the gifted asset, unless specifically restricted in the Gift Deed.
4. Revocation: In most cases, a gift made through a Gift Deed is irrevocable unless there are specific provisions allowing revocation in the deed itself.
5. Tax Implications: It is important to consider any applicable tax implications, such as gift tax or capital gains tax, depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the gift.

📜 Stamp Duty rate on Gift Deed📜

If you’re considering transferring property to a blood relative, it’s essential to understand the rules and regulations regarding stamp duty on gift deeds. A gift deed is a legal document used to transfer ownership of immovable property voluntarily and without any consideration (monetary payment) involved. In Karnataka, the stamp duty on gift deeds for blood relatives is subject to specific provisions and rates.

📋 Gift Deed in Blood Relation:

When a property is gifted between individuals who share a close blood relationship, such as between parents and children, siblings, or grandparents and grandchildren, it falls under the purview of the provisions governing gift deeds in Karnataka. It is crucial to establish the relationship clearly to avail the benefits of reduced stamp duty rates.

1️⃣ Gift Deed Registration within Family members:
The stamp duty rate for gift deeds involving family members, was Rs.1000, Plus Cess, and Registration Fees of Rs.500. only

2️⃣ Gift Deed Registration – Non-Family members:
The stamp duty rate is 5% of the market value, plus Cess, Plus Registration.

📜 Important Considerations:
Here are a few essential points to keep in mind when executing a gift deed in Karnataka:

1️⃣ Documentation: A gift deed must be executed on non-judicial stamp paper, signed by the donor and the donee, and registered with the sub-registrar’s office within the jurisdiction where the property is located. It is advisable to consult a legal professional to ensure compliance with all necessary documentation requirements.

2️⃣ Gift Tax: While gift deeds among blood relatives do not attract income tax implications, it is essential to be aware of any gift tax provisions that may be applicable under the relevant tax laws. Consultation with a tax advisor is recommended to understand the tax implications of such transactions.

3️⃣ Due date of Registration of Gift Deed: Please note that, the Gift deed must be registered within 4 months from the date of signed on the Gift Deed, delay from 4 months to next 8months, can be registered with 10 times of registration fees as penalty, subject to approval from Registrar, however after 8 months, it is not eligible for registration.

🏢Landlord’s Gift to Taralablu Trust: Karnataka HC’s Ruling 🏢

In a recent case/ May/2023, the Karnataka High Court ruled that a gift made through a Gift Deed cannot be revoked unless the right of revocation is explicitly mentioned in the deed. The dispute involved a piece of land gifted by G Siddappa to Sri Tharalabalu Jagadguru Education Society for a hostel. However, Siddappa later executed a cancellation deed. The court held that since the gift deed had no provision for revocation, the cancellation was invalid. The judge emphasized the need to clearly specify revocation rights in the deed itself.

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Gift Deed Format

Gift Deed

This Gift Deed (hereinafter referred to as the “Deed”) is made on this [Date] by [Husband’s Name], hereinafter referred to as the “Donor,” in favor of [Wife’s Name], hereinafter referred to as the “Donee.”

WHEREAS, the Donor is the absolute and lawful owner of the property described below, which was acquired through a registered sale deed with reference no. [Sale Deed Number], dated [Date]:

Property Details: Property Type: Residential House Address: [Complete Address of the Property] City: Bangalore, Fair Market Value: [Enter Fair Market Value of the Property]

AND WHEREAS, the Donor, out of love and affection, desires to gift the said property to the Donee, who is his lawful wife.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the love and affection towards the Donee and for other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Donor hereby gifts, transfers, and conveys the property mentioned above to the Donee, with all the rights, title, and interest therein.