Property Law Questions
Browse property law questions asked by people across India.
Questions in Property Law are answered with reference to the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the Registration Act, 1908 and the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. Each answer states the section that applies, the forum that hears the matter and the limitation period, so the position can be checked against the official text at India Code before you act on it.
The forum depends on the facts rather than the label: a dispute described as a family matter may be heard by a family court, a magistrate or a civil judge depending on whether the relief sought is maintenance, custody, injunction or declaration. Where the law has been renumbered by the 2023 criminal law reforms, answers note both the old and the new section numbers.
Should I register my will in Itanagar and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Gangtok and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Aizawl and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Kohima and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Shillong and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Imphal and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Agartala and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Srinagar and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Jammu and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Vasco da Gama and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Margao and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Panaji and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Dharamshala and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Manali and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Shimla and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Haldwani and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Nainital and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Haridwar and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Dehradun and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Silchar and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Dibrugarh and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Guwahati and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Bilaspur and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Bhilai and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Raipur and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Bokaro and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Dhanbad and what is the procedure?
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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.