Property Title Verification In India

What is Title verification?

- A clear title is irrefutable evidence of ownership - A thorough title search is therefore completed whenever a real estate transaction takes place - The Patta Chitta is a subject falling within the powers of the State Governments under the Constitution of India

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Importance of Title Verification

Without the appropriate title, the legal system will not recognize an unfiled deed or informal contract.  Each owner of a land title can hold a legally valid copy of the title. In the case of trust and company-based ownership, a recognized administrator may hold a copy of the title on the trust’s or company’s behalf.

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What Has to Be Checked and Verified?

– Ownership Information – Chain of Title – Derivation of Title – Nature of the Correct of the Transferor – Legal Competency of The Transferor – Nature of Property and Land Use – Development & Construction

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Procedure of Title Verification for Property

A search of the Title or legal description of the property is undertaken in most real estate transactions by the Attorney or a Title company. It is essential to define the relationship of the owners. if the Owner of the property is a deceased person and that person has more than one legal representative. Mother Deed is essential to trace the origin of the property.

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