Property Law Questions
Browse property law questions asked by people across India.
What is the limitation period for property tax under section 125?
What documents are needed for property tax with online filing?
What documents are needed for land title under indian law?
What documents are needed for encroachment under indian law?
What are the legal consequences of encroachment after the bns bn?
How long does it take to property dispute after the bns bnss imp?
What evidence is needed for rental agreement as per the supreme?
What should i do if inheritance property without going to court?
How long does it take to encroachment without going to court?
What is the limitation period for gift deed as per the supreme c?
What are the legal consequences of property tax for senior citiz?
What is the limitation period for sale deed as per the supreme c?
What are my rights if landlord evicts me without notice in Delhi?
My neighbour has encroached on my land in Patna and built a boundary wall. How do I file a case for removal of encroachment and what documents do I need?
Can Itanagar authority acquire my agricultural land for metro project under Arunachal Pradesh law?
Can Gangtok authority acquire my agricultural land for metro project under Sikkim law?
Can Aizawl authority acquire my agricultural land for metro project under Mizoram law?
Can Kohima authority acquire my agricultural land for metro project under Nagaland law?
Can Shillong authority acquire my agricultural land for metro project under Meghalaya law?
Can Imphal authority acquire my agricultural land for metro project under Manipur law?
Can Agartala authority acquire my agricultural land for metro project under Tripura law?
Can Srinagar authority acquire my agricultural land for metro project under Jammu and Kashmir law?
Can Jammu authority acquire my agricultural land for metro project under Jammu and Kashmir law?
Can Vasco da Gama authority acquire my agricultural land for metro project under Goa law?
Can Margao authority acquire my agricultural land for metro project under Goa law?
Can Panaji authority acquire my agricultural land for metro project under Goa law?
Can Dharamshala authority acquire my agricultural land for metro project under Himachal Pradesh law?
Can Manali authority acquire my agricultural land for metro project under Himachal Pradesh 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.