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S.
No.
Dispute relating to Nature of dispute Applicable Law/s
1
Illegal Possession of
Property
Disputes may arise
regarding the possession
of property when it is
claimed that a property is
not possessed lawfully or
if the person in
possession of the
property is not authorized
to possess the same.
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Indian Succession Act, 1925
Hindu Succession Act, 1956
Muslim Succession Laws
Indian Evidence Act: A Quick Glance at
the sections
Rent Control Laws
Land Revenue Act/Code
Specific Relief Act 1963
Code of Civil Procedure in cases of
trespass
2 Title Disputes
Any person/s may
challenge the registration
of a property in the name
of another person/s.
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Indian Succession Act, 1925
Hindu Succession Act, 1956
Muslim Succession Laws
Rent Control Laws
Registration Act, 1908
3 Rental Disputes
Landlords and tenants
disputes regarding
possession of property,
rent dues or terms and
conditions of the rental
agreement.
Rent Control Laws
Indian Contract Act, 1872
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4 Contractual Disputes
Disputes between two
parties who entered into
an agreement or signed a
contract for use, sale,
transfer, development,
etc., of an immovable
property will be
contractual disputes.
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Specific Relief Act, 1963
5
Disputes with cooperative
societies
Disputes between owners
of flats or buildings within
a cooperative Society and
the Society regarding
non-payment of dues,
non recognition by the
Society of the member's
rights/demands,
allegation by member of
mismanagement of the
Society, etc.
Specific Relief Act, 1963
Cooperatives Society Act of the
concerned State.
6
Disputes between buyers
and developers
Allegations by buyers of
property about
misleading or cheating by
builders or allegations by
buyers about non-
delivery or delayed
delivery of property by
builders with or without
claiming compensation,
not conveying the title to
the land to the Society
etc. Similarly, allegations
of builders about non-
adherence/compliance by
buyers of certain terms
and conditions of the sale
agreement.
Specific Relief Act, 1963
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Consumer Protection Act
Indian Contract Act, 1872
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Dispute relating to Nature of dispute Applicable Law/s
7
Disputes between
borrowers and banks
Disputes about the
validity of the mortgages
created, amount claimed
by the bank from the
debtors/guarantors,
possession taken/to be
taken by the Bank and/or
disposal of the property
by the bank for non-
payment of dues by the
borrowers.
Banking Ombudsman Scheme
Consumer Forums Mechanisms
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
SARFAESI Act
Stamp Act, 1899
Registration Act, 1908
8
Dispute between
developer and Local Civic
Authority like Municipal
corporation, Jal Board,
Electricity Board, etc.
Local authorities
objecting to developers'
inability to adhere to
rules and regulations as
specified in the master
plans or terms of
approval given to the
builder.
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Disputes may also arise
due to denial of necessary
permissions to the
developers without valid
reasons.
Right to Information Act, 2005
9 Land Use Disputes
A person using the
property in violation of
the use specified by the
zoning laws will result in
land use disputes
between users of the
property and local bodies.
Legal Provisions for Conversion of
Property
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10 Execution Suit
One of the unsavory
events arising during a
property transaction can
be when the vendor of a
property who initially had
agreed to sell his property
to the purchaser at an
agreed sale
consideration, changes
his track. The party that is
affected, i.e. the
purchaser has every right
to file a suit against the
vendor for specific
performance of the
Agreement. If the Court
finds the claim valid, it
may adjudicate and pass
an order for execution of
the Sale Deed in favor of
the purchaser.
Indian Contract Act, 1872
11 Declaratory Suit
Suit for situation where
title to the property is
challenged or found to be
questionable or defective.
This circumstance makes
it necessary to get an
order from the Court on
the title by filing a
Declaratory Suit in a
Court of Law.
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
12 Injunction disputes
If a property is under
occupation of a
trespasser, a suit for
permanent Injunction can
be filed by the owner.
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
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13 Partition suits
This will prevent the
illegal occupant of the
property from interfering
with the possession and
occupation of the
property by its rightful
owner.
Transfer of Property Act, 1882
14 Money Suits
If one has lent money on
the security of an
immovable property by
way of mortgage, and
wants to realize it, he/she
may have to file a suit for
recovery of the money
due from the mortgagor.
If that fails to materialize,
he/she may sell the
property mortgaged for
realizing the money.
Rules and Regulations related to
Mortgages
15
Disputes between quasi-
judicial Authorities
There are different types
of litigations concerning
land revenue, land
acquisitions, title
documents, etc, which
are heard and disposed of
by several quasi-judicial
authorities.
16 Writ jurisdiction
Writ jurisdiction may be
invoked against the
decisions of the
Government affecting
one's property rights by
filing a writ petition in the
High Court concerned or
in the Supreme Court for
appropriate relief.
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Property dispute in india

  • 1.
    Property Dispute inIndia Aggregated and Prepared by: www.nirrtigo.com Green Realtech Projects Pvt. Ltd Real Estate Projects India | User Ratings & Reviews | Common Cause | Discussions | Research Page S. No. Dispute relating to Nature of dispute Applicable Law/s 1 Illegal Possession of Property Disputes may arise regarding the possession of property when it is claimed that a property is not possessed lawfully or if the person in possession of the property is not authorized to possess the same. Transfer of Property Act, 1882 Indian Contract Act, 1872 Indian Succession Act, 1925 Hindu Succession Act, 1956 Muslim Succession Laws Indian Evidence Act: A Quick Glance at the sections Rent Control Laws Land Revenue Act/Code Specific Relief Act 1963 Code of Civil Procedure in cases of trespass 2 Title Disputes Any person/s may challenge the registration of a property in the name of another person/s. Transfer of Property Act, 1882 Indian Contract Act, 1872 Indian Succession Act, 1925 Hindu Succession Act, 1956 Muslim Succession Laws Rent Control Laws Registration Act, 1908 3 Rental Disputes Landlords and tenants disputes regarding possession of property, rent dues or terms and conditions of the rental agreement. Rent Control Laws Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • 2.
    Property Dispute inIndia Aggregated and Prepared by: www.nirrtigo.com Green Realtech Projects Pvt. Ltd Real Estate Projects India | User Ratings & Reviews | Common Cause | Discussions | Research Page S. No. Dispute relating to Nature of dispute Applicable Law/s 4 Contractual Disputes Disputes between two parties who entered into an agreement or signed a contract for use, sale, transfer, development, etc., of an immovable property will be contractual disputes. Indian Contract Act, 1872 Specific Relief Act, 1963 5 Disputes with cooperative societies Disputes between owners of flats or buildings within a cooperative Society and the Society regarding non-payment of dues, non recognition by the Society of the member's rights/demands, allegation by member of mismanagement of the Society, etc. Specific Relief Act, 1963 Cooperatives Society Act of the concerned State. 6 Disputes between buyers and developers Allegations by buyers of property about misleading or cheating by builders or allegations by buyers about non- delivery or delayed delivery of property by builders with or without claiming compensation, not conveying the title to the land to the Society etc. Similarly, allegations of builders about non- adherence/compliance by buyers of certain terms and conditions of the sale agreement. Specific Relief Act, 1963 Transfer of Property Act, 1882 Consumer Protection Act Indian Contract Act, 1872
  • 3.
    Property Dispute inIndia Aggregated and Prepared by: www.nirrtigo.com Green Realtech Projects Pvt. Ltd Real Estate Projects India | User Ratings & Reviews | Common Cause | Discussions | Research Page S. No. Dispute relating to Nature of dispute Applicable Law/s 7 Disputes between borrowers and banks Disputes about the validity of the mortgages created, amount claimed by the bank from the debtors/guarantors, possession taken/to be taken by the Bank and/or disposal of the property by the bank for non- payment of dues by the borrowers. Banking Ombudsman Scheme Consumer Forums Mechanisms Transfer of Property Act, 1882 SARFAESI Act Stamp Act, 1899 Registration Act, 1908 8 Dispute between developer and Local Civic Authority like Municipal corporation, Jal Board, Electricity Board, etc. Local authorities objecting to developers' inability to adhere to rules and regulations as specified in the master plans or terms of approval given to the builder. Indian Contract Act, 1872 Disputes may also arise due to denial of necessary permissions to the developers without valid reasons. Right to Information Act, 2005 9 Land Use Disputes A person using the property in violation of the use specified by the zoning laws will result in land use disputes between users of the property and local bodies. Legal Provisions for Conversion of Property
  • 4.
    Property Dispute inIndia Aggregated and Prepared by: www.nirrtigo.com Green Realtech Projects Pvt. Ltd Real Estate Projects India | User Ratings & Reviews | Common Cause | Discussions | Research Page S. No. Dispute relating to Nature of dispute Applicable Law/s 10 Execution Suit One of the unsavory events arising during a property transaction can be when the vendor of a property who initially had agreed to sell his property to the purchaser at an agreed sale consideration, changes his track. The party that is affected, i.e. the purchaser has every right to file a suit against the vendor for specific performance of the Agreement. If the Court finds the claim valid, it may adjudicate and pass an order for execution of the Sale Deed in favor of the purchaser. Indian Contract Act, 1872 11 Declaratory Suit Suit for situation where title to the property is challenged or found to be questionable or defective. This circumstance makes it necessary to get an order from the Court on the title by filing a Declaratory Suit in a Court of Law. Transfer of Property Act, 1882 12 Injunction disputes If a property is under occupation of a trespasser, a suit for permanent Injunction can be filed by the owner. Transfer of Property Act, 1882
  • 5.
    Property Dispute inIndia Aggregated and Prepared by: www.nirrtigo.com Green Realtech Projects Pvt. Ltd Real Estate Projects India | User Ratings & Reviews | Common Cause | Discussions | Research Page S. No. Dispute relating to Nature of dispute Applicable Law/s 13 Partition suits This will prevent the illegal occupant of the property from interfering with the possession and occupation of the property by its rightful owner. Transfer of Property Act, 1882 14 Money Suits If one has lent money on the security of an immovable property by way of mortgage, and wants to realize it, he/she may have to file a suit for recovery of the money due from the mortgagor. If that fails to materialize, he/she may sell the property mortgaged for realizing the money. Rules and Regulations related to Mortgages 15 Disputes between quasi- judicial Authorities There are different types of litigations concerning land revenue, land acquisitions, title documents, etc, which are heard and disposed of by several quasi-judicial authorities. 16 Writ jurisdiction Writ jurisdiction may be invoked against the decisions of the Government affecting one's property rights by filing a writ petition in the High Court concerned or in the Supreme Court for appropriate relief.
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    Property Dispute inIndia Aggregated and Prepared by: www.nirrtigo.com Green Realtech Projects Pvt. Ltd Real Estate Projects India | User Ratings & Reviews | Common Cause | Discussions | Research Page Source: National Housing Bank About NirrtiGo NirrtiGo is owned and founded by Green Realtech Projects Pvt. Ltd. NirrtiGo is an online real estate platform to find, discuss, review, rate, and track real estate & property in India.