Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (4 of 1882) not to apply to Government grants.

1[Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (4 of 1882) not to apply to Government grants.–– Nothing contained in the 1[Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (4 of 1882)] shall apply or be deemed ever to have applied to any grant or other transfer of land or any interest therein heretofore made or hereafter to be made by or on behalf of the 2[Government of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir] to or in favour of any person whomsoever ; but every such grant and transfer shall be construed and take effect as if the said Act had not been passed.