Mr. Mukhiya owned a land with fifty neem trees. He sold his land and the timber (obtained after cutting the trees) to Mr. Ambar. As per the General…

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Mr. Mukhiya owned a land with fifty neem trees. He sold his land and the timber (obtained after cutting the trees) to Mr. Ambar. As per the General Clauses Act, 1897, does the sale of timber amount to the sale of immovable property?
(A) Yes, timber is part of the land, so its sale is a sale of immovable property.
(B) No, timber is considered movable property once it is cut from the land.
(C) Yes, since trees were earlier rooted in the land, selling timber is similar to selling land.
(D) No, because movable property only includes motor cars, jewellery and cash.

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Correct Answer: Option (B)

No, timber is considered movable property once it is cut from the land.

Topics: The General Clauses Act, 1897

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