Understanding Vahivat (Vahiwat) in Indian Land Records
Vahivat (or Vahiwat) means possession, use, or management of land.
Continue ReadingPune Cancels Half of Old “Vahivat” Land Maps: What’s Happening
The Pune Land Records Department (in Maharashtra) has decided to cancel nearly 700 land-measurement maps. These maps were originally made using the old “vahivat” (customary) method.
Continue ReadingWhat New Investors Must Know Before Buying Plots in Karnataka
Before investing in land, identify the type of land you're buying. Types of Land include in Karnataka are residential plots and agricultural plots.
Continue Reading26 Booked in ₹33-Crore Illegal Sale of Animal Husbandry Land in Tathawade
Police have registered a case against 26 people, including a sub-registrar, for allegedly orchestrating the illegal sale of 15 acres of government-owned land belonging to the Animal Husbandry Department.
Continue ReadingMaharashtra Eases Land Fragmentation Rules; 60 Lakh Families to Receive Ownership Relief
The Maharashtra government has introduced major reforms to ease land fragmentation restrictions, enabling the legalisation of thousands of small land parcels.
Continue ReadingA Complete Guide for NRIs: What NA Land You Can Buy in India
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are increasingly looking at non-agricultural (NA) plots in India as a stable and high-growth investment.
Continue Reading5 Key Things NRIs Should Know Before Investing in Indian Real Estate
NRIs must follow the FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act when investing.
Continue ReadingBenami Property- A Clear Guide to Current Rules & Penalties
Any asset held in someone else's name, while the actual payment was made by another person, constitutes a benami property.
Continue ReadingAgricultural Land Laws for NRIs
Many NRIs dream of owning agricultural land or a farmhouse in India.
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