Property Lawyer in Patna: Title, Land Records and Disputes
Counsel through the whole life of a property: checks before you buy, the documents you sign, and the disputes that may follow.
The Practice
We advise individuals, families and institutions on land and buildings in Bihar. Much of the work is title verification: tracing ownership through khatiyan, registered deeds, jamabandi entries and rent receipts before money changes hands.
Each stage of a property’s life is treated as a separate piece of work with its own documents: due diligence before purchase, the transaction itself, compliance afterwards, and disputes if they arise.
Areas of Engagement
Before You Buy
- Title search reports
- Chain-of-title verification
- Khatiyan and jamabandi check
- Rent receipt and LPC review
- Litigation search
- Red-flag report
Transaction Documents
- Agreements for sale
- Sale deeds
- Gift deeds
- Partition and family settlement deeds
- Powers of attorney
- Leases and licences
After Purchase
- Mutation (dakhil-kharij)
- Correction of land records
- Municipal holding records
- Rent (lagan) payment records
Disputes
- Partition of joint property
- Recovery of possession
- Cancellation of fraudulent deeds
- Boundary and encroachment disputes
- Injunctions against dispossession
Revenue Forums
- Proceedings before the Circle Officer
- Appeals before the DCLR
- Proceedings before the Collector
- Land dispute proceedings
Developers & Buyers
- Development agreements
- Builder–buyer disputes
- Flat allotment documents
- Apartment ownership records
Courts and Forums for Property Matters in Bihar
The right forum depends on the dispute. A revenue entry, a dispute over ownership and a complaint against a builder go to different authorities.
Civil Courts
- Partition suits
- Declaration of title and recovery of possession
- Injunctions and cancellation of deeds
- Disputes over ownership are decided here, not in mutation proceedings
Revenue Authorities
- Mutation (dakhil-kharij) before the Circle Officer, usually applied for on the Bihar Bhumi portal
- Appeal against the Circle Officer’s order before the DCLR within 30 days (Rule 11, Bihar Land Mutation Rules, 2012)
- Revision against the DCLR’s order before the Collector or Additional Collector within 30 days (Rule 12)
- Proceedings under the Bihar Land Disputes Resolution Act, 2009
Bihar Land Tribunal
- Applications against final orders under specified land laws, including the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950, the Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885 and the Bihar Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling Area and Acquisition of Surplus Land) Act, 1961, where no other appeal or revision lies
- To be filed within 90 days of the order
RERA Bihar
- Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Bihar, set up under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
- Complaints by flat and plot buyers, filed online
Patna High Court
- Writ petitions where an order of an authority or tribunal is without jurisdiction or in breach of natural justice
Documents to Bring
For a title check before buying
- Survey khatiyan
- Registered deeds in the chain of title
- Jamabandi (Register II) entry
- Recent rent (lagan) receipts
- Land Possession Certificate (LPC) and map, where available
- Draft agreement or deed, if any
For a dispute or mutation matter
- Certified copy of the order you want to challenge
- Your deed and the earlier deeds in the chain
- Jamabandi entry and rent receipts
- Khatiyan
- Any notice, summons or court papers received
Our Process
Briefing
Title Search
Documentation
Registration
Mutation
Continuing Counsel
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a title search necessary before buying land?
Strongly advised. Most disputes after purchase could have been spotted by checking the chain of title, the revenue records and pending litigation before the sale.
What records do you check in Bihar?
Usually the survey khatiyan, registered deeds in the chain, the jamabandi (Register II) entry, recent rent receipts and, where available, the Land Possession Certificate and map records.
Do you handle family property disputes?
Yes, including partition, family settlements and disputes between heirs.
Do you draft deeds as well as litigate?
Yes. Deeds drafted with the likely disputes in mind are the best protection against litigation later.
Can you help with builder disputes?
Yes, including disputes over delayed possession and the terms of allotment and development agreements.
Does mutation (dakhil-kharij) make me the owner?
No. Mutation is a revenue entry for fiscal purposes. In Suraj Bhan v. Financial Commissioner, (2007) 6 SCC 186, the Supreme Court held that revenue entries do not confer ownership. Ownership disputes are decided by the civil court.
How long do I have to appeal if my mutation is rejected?
30 days from the Circle Officer’s order. The appeal lies before the DCLR under Rule 11 of the Bihar Land Mutation Rules, 2012, and the DCLR may condone delay for sufficient reasons. See our mutation appeal guide.
What does the Bihar Land Tribunal hear?
Applications against final orders under specified land laws, such as the Bihar Land Reforms Act, 1950 and the Bihar Tenancy Act, 1885, where no other appeal or revision lies. The application is to be filed within 90 days of the order. Details are on the Tribunal’s official website.
Where can a flat buyer complain against a builder in Bihar?
Before the Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Bihar, set up under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. Complaints are filed online.
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Chambers
Address
Choudhary Law Chambers (CLC)
E-12, First Floor, Krishna Apartment,
Anandpuri, Boring Road, Patna, Bihar 800013
Phone
+91 62041 66690
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Hours
Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm, by appointment