A partition deed for a property is executed to divide the property among different people - usually among the family members.A partition is a division of a property held jointly by several persons, so that each person gets a share and becomes the owner of the share allotted to him.

In case a partition is by mutual consent, a partition deed is executed by the co-owners. The partition deed is required to be registered at the office of the sub-registrar of the place where the property is situated as in case of any other registration.

A partition deed creates new owners of a property and needs to be registered at the office of the sub-registrar to give it a legal and binding effect. The deed should in particular mention the date from which the partition is effective. The names of the parties and their respective shares should be specifically mentioned.

Partition of property is also subject to the laws of inheritance applicable to a particular person. Different laws can apply. An interest in a coparcenary property can also be Willed away. This share goes out of the purview of ancestral property.