Property Law Questions
Browse property law questions asked by people across India.
My Agra building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Varanasi building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Kanpur building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Lucknow building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Alwar building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Bikaner building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Ajmer building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Udaipur building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Jodhpur building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Gandhinagar building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Jamnagar building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Bhavnagar building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Rajkot building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Vadodara building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Surat building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Ahmedabad building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Kurnool building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Tirupati building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Vijayawada building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Visakhapatnam building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Karimnagar building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Nizamabad building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Warangal building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Secunderabad building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Hyderabad building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Dindigul 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.