Property Law Questions
Browse property law questions asked by people across India.
My Dharamshala building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Shimla building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Haldwani building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Nainital building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Haridwar building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Dehradun building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Silchar building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Dibrugarh building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Guwahati building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Bilaspur building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Bhilai building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Bokaro building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Dhanbad building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Jamshedpur building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Ranchi building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Sambalpur building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Rourkela building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Cuttack building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Bhubaneswar building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Kannur building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Kollam building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Thrissur building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Kozhikode building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Thiruvananthapuram building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Kochi building plan was sanctioned but the corporation says it is unsafe under the state municipal act, what can I do?
My Rohtak 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.