The correct answer is (a) Section 6.
Section 6 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 defines the persons who are competent to transfer a property. According to this section, a person can transfer a property if he/she is:
- Of the age of majority (18 years)
- Of sound mind
- Not a minor
- Not a lunatic
- Not an idiot
- Not a deaf-mute
- Not a person who is suffering from a mental disorder
If a person does not satisfy any of the above conditions, he/she is not competent to transfer a property.
Section 7 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deals with the transfer of property by a minor. According to this section, a minor can transfer a property only with the consent of his/her guardian.
Section 8 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deals with the transfer of property by a lunatic. According to this section, a lunatic can transfer a property only with the permission of the court.
Section 9 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 deals with the transfer of property by an idiot. According to this section, an idiot cannot transfer a property at all.