Property Law Questions
Browse property law questions asked by people across India.
My Delhi building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Amravati building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Kolhapur building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Solapur building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Aurangabad building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Navi Mumbai building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Nashik building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Nagpur building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Pune building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Itanagar municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Gangtok municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Aizawl municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Kohima municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Shillong municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Imphal municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Agartala municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Srinagar municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Jammu municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Vasco da Gama municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Panaji municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Dharamshala municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Manali municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Shimla municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Haldwani municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Nainital municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Haridwar municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Dehradun municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
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.