Property Law Questions
Browse property law questions asked by people across India.
My Mangalore agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Mysuru agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Mysore agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Bengaluru agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Bangalore agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Saket agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Rohini agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Dwarka agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My New Delhi agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Delhi agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Amravati agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Kolhapur agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Solapur agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Aurangabad agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Navi Mumbai agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Thane agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Nashik agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Nagpur agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Pune agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Mumbai agricultural land mutation is pending, how do I compel the revenue authorities under state land revenue law?
My Itanagar building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Gangtok building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Aizawl building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Kohima building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Shillong building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Imphal building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Agartala building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Srinagar building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Vasco da Gama building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
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.