Property Law Questions
Browse property law questions asked by people across India.
My Karnal building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Panipat building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Gurugram building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Patiala building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Jalandhar building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Amritsar building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Ludhiana building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Chandigarh building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Sagar building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Ujjain building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Gwalior building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Jabalpur building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Indore building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Purnia building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Darbhanga building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Muzaffarpur building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Bhagalpur building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Gaya building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Patna building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Firozabad building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Gorakhpur building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Saharanpur building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Moradabad building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Aligarh building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Bareilly building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Allahabad building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Faridabad building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Ghaziabad building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
Frequently Asked Questions about Property Law
What is property law in India?
Property law in India governs ownership, transfer, and disputes related to immovable property. Key laws include the Transfer of Property Act 1882, Registration Act 1908, and state-specific rent control acts.
How to register a property in India?
Property registration requires: (1) Drafting a sale deed, (2) Paying stamp duty (varies by state, 5-8% of property value), (3) Registering at the Sub-Registrar office within 4 months of sale deed execution, (4) Getting the property mutated in revenue records.
What is the limitation period for property disputes in India?
The limitation period for filing a property suit is generally 12 years for recovery of possession under the Limitation Act, 1963. For declaratory decrees, it is 3 years. Adverse possession requires 12 years of continuous, uninterrupted possession.
Can a landlord evict a tenant without notice in India?
No. A landlord must give reasonable notice (typically 15-30 days) before eviction. Grounds for eviction under rent control acts include non-payment of rent, sub-letting without permission, or personal use of the property by the landlord.
What is encroachment in property law?
Encroachment is when someone illegally occupies or extends their structure onto another person property. The affected party can file a suit for possession under Order 7 of the Civil Procedure Code and claim damages.