Grant of tenancy deemed transfer within meaning of:

The legal characterization of grants, especially those originating from the state or Crown, often falls under specific legislation designed to govern such transactions.

• Correct Option C (Crown Grants Act, 1895): The Crown Grants Act, 1895, specifically deals with grants made by the Crown (or government in successor states). A grant of tenancy, particularly from the government, is deemed a transfer within the meaning of this Act, which provides special provisions for such grants, often exempting them from certain aspects of other property laws.
• Distractor A (Transfer of Property Act, 1882): While it governs property transfers, Crown grants often have a distinct legal status and may be exempted from or governed differently by this Act.
• Distractor B (Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967): This Act primarily concerns land revenue administration, assessment, and collection, not the fundamental nature of a grant as a transfer.
• Distractor D (Registration Act, 1908): This Act deals with the registration of documents, not the legal definition or characterization of a grant as a transfer itself.