Buying property in Srinagar — preparing a document file

At a glance

Start with the seller's title chain, current land records, property identity and the proposed deed. No single extract provides a complete purchase assessment.

Law and context

The Transfer of Property Act distinguishes a sale from a contract for sale, and the Registration Act prescribes registration requirements. J&K tenure, land-use and permission questions require a separate local-law check. A municipal approval is also different from proof of ownership.

Practical next step

Index original and certified documents, reconcile names, boundaries and survey particulars, and identify mortgages, occupants and disputes before making a binding commitment.

Important qualifications

This is a due-diligence preparation guide, not a title certificate. Do not assume registration or mutation removes defects in the seller’s title.

Document checklist

• Title chain
• Current revenue and registration records
• Site and boundary particulars
• Draft deed, encumbrances and occupants

Sources

• The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 — 54,55
• The Registration Act, 1908 — 17,49

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