Purchasing agricultural land requires thorough verification to avoid legal disputes, government restrictions, or financial losses. Here’s a step-by-step guide to ensure safe land purchase:
Title Deed – Ensure the seller has a clear and marketable title. Get an original and legally verified title deed.
Encumbrance Certificate (EC) – Obtain it from the sub-registrar’s office to confirm no outstanding loans or disputes.
Land Records (Khasra, Khatauni) – Check land ownership history and mutation records from the local revenue office.
Power of Attorney (if applicable) – If the seller is not the direct owner, ensure the POA is legally valid.
Check Land Classification – Verify if the land is designated as agricultural, residential, or industrial in revenue records.
Conversion Status (if needed) – If you plan to use the land for non-agricultural purposes, check if land conversion is possible.
Prohibited Land Verification – Ensure the land is not under government acquisition, forest area, or ecological protection.
Check State Laws – Some states have restrictions on non-farmers buying agricultural land. Verify eligibility.
Government Approvals – If buying in a plotted agricultural scheme, ensure approvals from the local authority.
Litigation Check – Conduct a legal search to ensure the land is free from disputes.
Land Survey & Demarcation – Match physical land boundaries with revenue maps. Hire a licensed surveyor if needed.
Access & Water Availability – Ensure the land has proper road access and water sources (wells, borewells, canals).
Soil & Land Quality – If using for farming, check fertility, soil type, and irrigation feasibility.
Verify Land Tax Payments – Ensure no pending property tax dues.
Agricultural Land Ceiling Laws – Check landholding limits per person under state laws.
Loan Verification – If the land was mortgaged, ensure loan clearance before purchase.
Agreement of Sale – Get a legally drafted agreement before full payment.
Stamp Duty & Registration – Pay applicable stamp duty and register the land at the sub-registrar’s office.
Mutation & Name Transfer – Update land ownership records with the revenue department after registration.
Posted: 20 February, 2025