Title checks and conveyancing
Title searches through the land records, and sale deeds, agreements to sell, gift and lease deeds and mortgage documents, drafted and registered.
Real Estate and Revenue
Property in Chhattisgarh moves through two systems: the civil courts, and the revenue courts of the Tehsildar, the Sub-Divisional Officer and the Collector. The firm works in both, and on the documents that transfer and secure property.
Overview
Mutation, demarcation of boundaries and correction of land records are decided by the revenue courts under the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code, 1959. Mutation serves revenue purposes and does not decide title, which is why a careful title check and a well-drawn deed matter as much as any later case.
Land records can be checked on the State's Bhuiyan portal, and agricultural land has to be diverted under the Code before it is put to industrial use. Since 2005, daughters are coparceners by birth in Hindu joint family property and must be joined in any partition.
What the practice covers
Each heading opens onto a page that explains the law, the procedure and the forum in detail.
Revenue court matters
Mutation, demarcation and the correction of land records before the Tehsildar, the Sub-Divisional Officer and the Collector, and the diversion of agricultural land.
Title, possession and partition suits
Suits for title, possession and partition, injunctions and specific performance, in the civil courts of Raipur, Bilaspur and the State.
RERA and builder disputes
Delayed possession, defects and refunds for flats and plots, before the Real Estate Regulatory Authority or the consumer commissions, whose remedies are concurrent.
Wills, succession and inheritance
Wills and their registration, probate and succession certificates, legal heir certificates, family settlements and the mutation of inherited land.
Land acquisition and project land
Land acquisition, rehabilitation and compensation, and land for industrial and infrastructure projects.
Where the work is done
- Revenue courts: Tehsildar, Sub-Divisional Officer and Collector
- Civil courts, Raipur and Bilaspur
- Real Estate Regulatory Authority and the consumer commissions
- High Court of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur
Questions clients ask
What is a partition suit?
A partition suit asks the civil court to divide property held jointly by co-owners or heirs. The court first passes a preliminary decree declaring each party's share, and then a final decree dividing the property by metes and bounds, usually after a commissioner reports on how it can be divided. If the property cannot be divided conveniently, the court may order its sale and the division of the proceeds.
What is the difference between a legal heir certificate and a succession certificate?
A legal heir certificate is issued by the revenue authorities and identifies the heirs of a deceased person, mainly for pensions, service dues and changes in records. A succession certificate is granted by the District Judge under Section 372 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 and allows the holder to collect debts and securities, such as bank deposits and shares. Banks and companies often ask for a succession certificate where there is no nominee or the amount is large.
How do I file a consumer complaint online?
Consumer complaints can be filed online through the e-Jagriti portal (e-jagriti.gov.in), which replaced e-Daakhil in January 2025. You register, enter the details of the parties and the dispute, upload the complaint and supporting documents, and pay the applicable fee, if any. The Commission then considers admission and issues notice. Complaints can still be filed physically at the Commission's office.
Can I stop construction on disputed land?
Yes, once you have filed a suit. The court can grant a temporary injunction under Order 39 of the Code of Civil Procedure to stop construction, sale or dispossession while the case is pending. You must show a prima facie case, that the balance of convenience favours you, and that you would suffer irreparable harm without the order. In urgent cases the court can pass an interim order before hearing the other side.
Is registration of a will compulsory?
No. Registration of a will is optional under the Registration Act, 1908. An unregistered will is valid if it is in writing, signed by the person making it and attested by two witnesses. Registration before the Sub-Registrar is still advisable where a dispute is likely, because the registration record shows that the testator personally appeared and admitted the will.
What is the limit of the District Consumer Commission?
Under the 2021 Rules, a District Commission hears complaints where the value of goods or services paid for is up to ₹50 lakh. The State Commission hears those above ₹50 lakh and up to ₹2 crore, and the National Commission those above ₹2 crore. The value is measured by the consideration paid, not the compensation claimed, as the Supreme Court reaffirmed in April 2025.
Discuss a property or land matter
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