CIVIL LITIGATION

LEGAL CHECKLIST BEFOREFILING A PROPERTY SUIT

Advocate Iranpreet Singh
January 1, 2024
6 min read

Essential legal checklist and documentation required before filing a property dispute case. Avoid common pitfalls and strengthen your case from the start with proper preparation and comprehensive documentation.

PRE-LITIGATION CHECKLIST

ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTATION

Title Documents

Sale deed, gift deed, partition deed, or other title documents

Revenue Records

Khata, Pahani, Survey Settlement records, and mutation entries

Encumbrance Certificate

Complete chain of title for the past 30 years minimum

Survey Documents

Survey settlement records, village maps, and boundary demarcation

Tax Records

Property tax receipts and assessment records

LEGAL VERIFICATION STEPS

TITLE VERIFICATION PROCESS

TITLE SEARCH AND VERIFICATION

  • Verify clear and marketable title
  • Check for any encumbrances or liens
  • Confirm proper stamp duty and registration
  • Verify compliance with local laws
  • Check for pending litigation or disputes

COMMON PITFALLS TO AVOID

  • Filing suit without proper title verification
  • Inadequate documentation and evidence
  • Ignoring limitation period requirements
  • Improper valuation for court fees
  • Failure to join necessary parties
PROFESSIONAL TIP

EARLY LEGAL CONSULTATION

Consult with an experienced property lawyer before filing suit. Early legal advice can help identify potential issues, strengthen your case, and avoid costly mistakes that could jeopardize your claim.

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