Property Law Questions
Browse property law questions asked by people across India.
My Pune municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
My Mumbai municipal corporation issued a demolition notice without hearing, is it valid under the state municipal act?
Can the state government acquire my Itanagar agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Gangtok agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Aizawl agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Kohima agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Shillong agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Imphal agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Agartala agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Srinagar agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Jammu agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Vasco da Gama agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Margao agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Panaji agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Dharamshala agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Shimla agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Haldwani agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Nainital agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Haridwar agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Dehradun agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Silchar agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Dibrugarh agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Guwahati agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Bilaspur agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Bhilai agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Raipur agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Bokaro agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Dhanbad agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
Can the state government acquire my Jamshedpur agricultural land for a private company under the state land acquisition law?
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.