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.
My property insurance claim in Kolhapur was rejected after a fire, what are my options?
My property insurance claim in Solapur was rejected after a fire, what are my options?
My property insurance claim in Aurangabad was rejected after a fire, what are my options?
My property insurance claim in Navi Mumbai was rejected after a fire, what are my options?
My property insurance claim in Thane was rejected after a fire, what are my options?
My property insurance claim in Nashik was rejected after a fire, what are my options?
My property insurance claim in Nagpur was rejected after a fire, what are my options?
My property insurance claim in Pune was rejected after a fire, what are my options?
My property insurance claim in Mumbai was rejected after a fire, what are my options?
Can the municipality in Itanagar demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Gangtok demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Aizawl demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Kohima demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Shillong demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Imphal demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Agartala demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Srinagar demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Jammu demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Vasco da Gama demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Margao demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Panaji demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Dharamshala demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Manali demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Shimla demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Haldwani demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Nainital demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Haridwar demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Dehradun demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Silchar demolish my house without court order?
Can the municipality in Dibrugarh demolish my house without court order?
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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.