Property disputes often involve several laws at once: civil law on title and possession, revenue law on land records, registration and stamp law, and, for flats and plots bought from developers, the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
We advise on disputes over ownership, possession, encroachment and inheritance, and help buyers check title before a transaction.
What this covers
- Suits for title, possession and injunction
- Encroachment and boundary disputes
- Challenges to sale deeds and other transfers
- Mutation and revenue record matters
- Complaints against developers before GujRERA
- Title verification before purchase
How the process generally works
- Title review
We examine the chain of title documents, revenue records such as the 7/12 extract and property card, and encumbrances.
- Choose the forum
Depending on the issue, the remedy may lie before a civil court, a revenue authority or the Real Estate Regulatory Authority.
- Interim protection
Where there is a risk of the property being sold or altered, we consider an injunction or other interim relief.
Relevant law
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- Registration Act, 1908
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Gujarat Land Revenue Code, 1879
- Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
Common questions
My builder has delayed possession. What can I do?
For registered real estate projects, a complaint may be filed before the Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority. Remedies can include interest for delay or refund, depending on the facts and the agreement.