Buying or selling land is an important transaction, and it is important to understand the legal processes involved.
Buying or selling land is an important transaction, and it is important to understand the legal processes involved. A land deed is an important document that proves ownership rights. Hence, it is very important to get the deed properly verified before buying the land.
Buying land is an important investment, and it is very important to ensure the validity of land deeds to avoid legal complications. There are several steps that can be taken to determine whether a land deed is valid.
1. Check original copy of document:
Ensure that the document is duly signed and sealed by the Sub-Registrar.
👉Check whether the photo in the original copy of the document matches with the current photo of the owner.
Ensure that all pages of the document are properly stamped.
2. Verify document information:
👉Check whether the information of owner name, address, amount of land, khatian number, dag number etc. mentioned in the document is correct with the khatian, dag khatian, and government records.
👉Verify that the names and addresses of the witnesses mentioned in the document are correct.
3. Take legal advice:
👉Consulting an experienced lawyer is the safest way to ensure legality of land deeds.
👉The lawyer can analyze all aspects of the document and tell you whether the document is valid or not.
4. Use the online medium:
You can check the land deed information online by going to the website of the government land ministry.
Some private companies also provide services to verify the validity of land documents.
5. Be careful:
👉If there is any doubt about the validity of the document, refrain from purchasing the document.
Beware of being cheated by dishonest people.
Before buying land, it is very important to confirm the validity of the land deed. You can determine whether a land deed is valid by following the steps mentioned above.
Some questions and answers to understand whether a land deed is valid or not
1) Does the document contain all the necessary information?
Whether the name, address, amount of land, khatian number, dag number, mauza, upazila, district are clearly mentioned in the deed?
👉Whether the names and addresses of the witnesses are clearly mentioned in the document?
Is the signature and date of the document clear?
2) Stamp and registration of documents
👉 Has the stamp prescribed by the government been used in the document?
Is the document properly registered?
Is the registrar's signature and date clear?
3) Mode of ownership of the document.
How is ownership acquired through deed (inheritance, purchase, exchange, donation, etc.)?
👉What is the type of ownership (ownership, occupancy, shareholding, etc.)?
Are there any conditions or barriers to ownership?
4) Land condition
Does land actually exist?
Is land ownership undisputed?
Is there any loan or mortgage on the land?
5) Legal advice
An experienced lawyer should be consulted to ensure that the land deed is valid.
6. Age of document:
Question: How many years old documents are valid?
Answer: There is no fixed age limit for documents. However, documents prior to 1976 are considered "old documents" and may require additional verification to verify validity.
7. Type of document:
Q: How many types of land deeds are there?
Answer: There are 4 types of land deeds in Bangladesh:
8. Ownership of documents:
Q: What to do if multiple owners are named in the deed?
Answer: Land cannot be sold without the consent of all the owners. A change of ownership requires everyone's signature and consent.
9. Mutation of documents:
Q: What is mutation?
Answer: Mutation is the process of registration of change of ownership of land. Mutation must be done to include the name of the new owner in the certificate.
10. Forgery of documents:
Q: What are the characteristics of forged documents?
Answer: Forged documents may contain misspellings, unclear information, false signatures, and inconsistent information.
11. Document Verification:
Q: What is the best way to verify land deeds?
Answer: Sub-Registrar's Office: You can go to the Sub-Registrar's office where the land is located and compare the original copy of the deed with the certificate.
Land Office: You can check the deed information online by visiting the land office where the land is located.
Lawyer's Advice: Consulting an experienced lawyer is the most reliable way to verify the validity of the land deed.
12. Legal Complications Regarding Documents:
Question: What to do to solve legal complications related to land deeds?
Answer: An experienced lawyer should be consulted to resolve legal complexities related to land deeds.
Note: This information is for general idea only. To verify the validity of land deeds.
