The Law That Made a Sale Deed Worthless: Land Ceiling Act Explained
The Land Reforms Act 1973 makes transactions on ceiling surplus land void in Telangana and AP. What buyers and sellers must know before any agricultural land deal.
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The Land Reforms Act 1973 makes transactions on ceiling surplus land void in Telangana and AP. What buyers and sellers must know before any agricultural land deal.
A practical checklist for NRI property owners: property tax, encumbrance certificate, mutation, encroachment check, PoA audit, tenant TDS, ITR, and more.
When NRIs sell property in India remotely, they face a fraud risk most don't anticipate. Kerala cases show how it happens and what documents can prevent it.
When NRIs sell property in India, TDS is deducted on the full sale price. Actual tax is usually far lower. Here's how to claim back what's yours.
A Chandanagar land grab used fake PTIN numbers and fabricated house photos to claim government land. The document gap they exploited and how to verify beyond PTIN.
Section 54 lets you cut or eliminate capital gains tax by reinvesting in property. Section 54EC uses bonds. Current rules, NRI-specific limits and deadlines.
A Delhi tenant rented a shop in 1953, stopped paying in 2000, and claimed ownership. The SC ruled in Jyoti Sharma v. Vishnu Goyal - what every NRI landlord needs to know.
Oral partitions and informal family arrangements fuel most of India's property disputes. Why they fail legally and how to protect your share with a registered deed.
The Vattinagulapalli land dispute near Hyderabad's ORR reveals what goes wrong with Indian property. Seven lessons every NRI property owner should take away.
A family claims 27 acres near Hyderabad's ORR since 1969, a midnight demolition, and missing survey maps. What Bhu Bharati records and court filings actually reveal.
Dharani errors carried into Bhu Bharati affect thousands of Telangana properties. Step-by-step guide to checking records and filing corrections with the revenue office.
FEMA prohibits NRIs and OCIs from buying agricultural land in India. Learn the rules, exceptions, penalties, and what to do if you already own farmland.
What the circle rate is, how it sets the stamp duty floor, and why selling below it creates a Section 50C tax problem. Covers 9 Indian states including Delhi.
What a buyer's lawyer checks before approving a sale, and how to have every document ready before you list. Pre-sale checklist for NRI and Indian sellers.
NRO repatriation is capped at USD 1 million per financial year. What Form 15CA and 15CB require, which parts apply, and how NRIs transfer property sale proceeds abroad.
A state-by-state guide to land revenue records in India. Covers 7/12 extracts, RTC, Pahani, Jamabandi, and how to access them from abroad.
How NRIs can manage property in Kerala from abroad. Covers land records, Ente Bhoomi portal, stamp duty, land tax, Kerala Land Reforms Act, and K-RERA.
How NRIs can pay property tax in India from abroad. City-by-city portal guide, penalty rates, deadlines, and what happens if you default.
How TDS works on rent paid to NRI landlords. Covers rates, tenant obligations, Form 15CA/15CB, lower deduction certificates, and common mistakes.
End-to-end guide for NRIs selling property in India remotely. Covers PoA, TDS, FEMA, registration, repatriation, and country-specific DTAA tips.
Occupancy Certificate explained: what it is, how to get it, how to verify your builder has applied, and how it differs from a Completion Certificate in India.
Can a builder register a sale deed before the occupancy certificate under RERA? What the rules are, how states differ, and what to check before you sign.
Selling agricultural land in India: buyer restrictions under FEMA, NA conversion process, capital gains tax, Section 54B exemption, and key state-wise rules.
A step-by-step guide to selling inherited property in India, covering capital gains tax, required documents, heir consent, mutation, and NRI-specific rules.
A plain-English guide to wills, probate, succession certificates, and legal heir certificates for Indian property owners and NRIs.
How NRIs can manage, protect, and maintain property in Punjab from abroad. Covers registration, mutation, PLRS portal, and common fraud risks.
Mutation (khata/patta) updates ownership records after you buy or inherit property. Skipping it blocks loans and complicates future sales. State-by-state guide.
Step-by-step guide for NRIs who inherited property in India, covering succession certificates, mutation, FEMA rules, and tax implications.
The Nirmal Kaur case shows how a forged power of attorney allowed family members to transfer an NRI's property. What went wrong and how to prevent it.
After 12 years of adverse possession, Indian law extinguishes your ownership rights. What NRI property owners must do before the limitation clock runs out.