Lucknow. Buying land in Uttar Pradesh is a big financial decision for anyone. Many people like the land after seeing the price and location and think of checking the documents later. This haste can cause problems in the future. Before purchasing land, it is very important to thoroughly scrutinize the documents related to ownership, revenue records and registry.
Changes have also been made in UP regarding property registry to make the system more secure. There is emphasis on matching the name of the owner recorded in the land records before registration. In such a situation, document verification becomes even more important for buyers.
1. First look at Khatauni and Khasra
Before buying land, definitely find out in whose name the land is registered in the revenue records. Match the details recorded in Khatauni and Khasra with the documents shown by the seller. Especially check the account number, gata number, area and name of the owner of the land properly. If the seller's name does not match the records, it may be risky to proceed with the deal without a thorough legal check.
2. Also check old land records
Do not buy land just by looking at the name of the current owner. Also find out in whose name the land was earlier and how the current owner got this property. Check old deeds, inheritance, partition or other related documents. Especially in ancestral or inherited land, it is important to see whether the rights of all concerned stakeholders are clear or not. If you get information about any old dispute, it is better to get the documents legally scrutinized.
3. Is there any debt or legal dispute on the land?
Before buying land, also find out whether the property is under any bank loan, court dispute, attachment or any other legal hurdle. Don't be satisfied just seeing that someone is in possession of the land. Recently, the Supreme Court has also clarified that mere possession of a land does not in itself prove ownership, valid documents and legal ownership are important.
4. Check the government rate along with the land price.
Before deciding the actual price of the land, be sure to get information about the government rate of the area i.e. circle rate. This will give you a better idea of the deal value and also help you plan for the expenses incurred during registration. Instead of considering the price quoted by the seller as final, it is wise to get information about the value of nearby lands and also available government records.
5. Complete important work even after registration
The process does not end after the signing and registration of the deed of sale or sale deed. The buyer should ensure that his name is mentioned in the revenue records associated with the property. In UP, steps have also been taken towards linking the process of registry and name transfer with the online system. Apart from this, keep the original copy of the registry, proof related to payment and other important documents of the land safe.