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What Does “Ba-e” Mean in Land Registry Documents?

This video explains the meaning of the word “Ba-e” (By way of) commonly used in land registration documents in India. The term simply means “through” or “by way of”, and it indicates the mode of transfer of property ownership.

In property registry papers, “Ba-e” is used to clearly specify whether the ownership is being transferred through:

• Sale (Ba-e-Bai / By way of Sale)
• Gift (Ba-e-Hiba / By way of Gift)
• Inheritance (By way of Succession)
• Mortgage (By way of Mortgage)

Under the Registration Act, 1908, it is legally mandatory to clearly mention the nature of property transfer in official documents. Proper documentation helps prevent future disputes and legal confusion.

This video simplifies technical legal terminology used in Punjabi land records and registry documents so property buyers, sellers, and landowners can better understand their legal paperwork.

If you are dealing with land registration, property transfer, sale deed, gift deed, inheritance mutation, or mortgage documentation in India, this guide will help you understand the terminology clearly.