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.
The government acquired my land in Allahabad but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Faridabad but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Noida but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Ghaziabad but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Meerut but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Agra but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Varanasi but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Kanpur but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Lucknow but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Alwar but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Bikaner but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Ajmer but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Kota but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Udaipur but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Jodhpur but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Jaipur but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Gandhinagar but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Jamnagar but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Bhavnagar but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Rajkot but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Vadodara but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Surat but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Ahmedabad but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Kurnool but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Tirupati but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Guntur but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Vijayawada but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Visakhapatnam but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Karimnagar but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
The government acquired my land in Nizamabad but the compensation awarded is far below market value, what can I do?
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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.