Check the Title Deed, Mutation record, and Revenue documents. Verify the seller’s name on Jamabandi, Patta, or 7/12 Extract. Always demand the Encumbrance Certificate (EC) and confirm the property is free from legal or financial claims.
Not in every state. In most states (like Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka), only registered agriculturists can buy agricultural land.
Non-farmers must apply for Collector’s permission or convert the land to non-agricultural use.
Mutation (Dakhil Kharij) updates the buyer’s name in government revenue records after registration.
Without it, the land will still appear in the seller’s name — even after purchase.
The sale is void and invalid. Under state land laws, such land automatically reverts to the original owner or the government.
Always verify Collector’s approval before proceeding.
It’s a legal document issued by the Sub-Registrar Office showing all registered transactions related to a property.
A “Nil EC” confirms that there are no mortgages, sales, or disputes against the land.
- NRIs can buy residential and commercial properties, but not agricultural or plantation land, under FEMA regulations.
- Foreign citizens (non-residents) cannot buy any immovable property in India without RBI approval.
Use RTGS/NEFT transfers, demand drafts, or escrow accounts for large transactions.
Always ensure all payments are documented and acknowledged in the sale deed or receipts.
- Verify that land is not Shamlat (common) or Charagah (grazing) land.
- Ensure road access and boundary demarcation.
- Check Gram Panchayat NOC and nearby infrastructure (roads, water, power).
Once the Sale Deed is registered:
- Apply for Mutation at the Revenue Office.
- Update property tax records.
- Keep copies of registered deeds and ECs for your record.
- Verified from official government databases
- Checked for ownership and mutation
- Screened for SC/ST or Government restrictions
- Reviewed for encumbrances and zoning status
- Supported with all legal and compliance documentation