A property dispute can freeze an asset for years — no sale, no loan, no peaceful possession. Encroachments, rival title claims, forged documents and broken sale agreements need prompt action, because delay can weaken a claim and strengthen the other side's.
Adv. S. Mohamed Yunus represents owners, buyers and families in property litigation in Coimbatore, from the first legal notice and interim injunction through trial and appeal. An engineering background helps in working with survey sketches, measurements and Advocate Commissioner reports that often decide these cases.
Scope
Matters handled
- Title disputesSuits for declaration of title where ownership is claimed by more than one person.
- Encroachment & recovery of possessionRemoval of encroachments and recovery of land or buildings from unauthorised occupants.
- Boundary & survey disputesDisputes over boundaries, survey numbers and measurements, with inspection by a Commissioner.
- Injunction suitsTemporary and permanent injunctions to protect possession and prevent interference.
- Forged & fraudulent documentsCancellation of forged or fraudulently executed deeds and related proceedings.
- Specific performanceEnforcing agreements for sale, or recovering the advance paid, when a party backs out.
- Easement & pathway disputesRights of way, drainage, light and air and other easementary rights.
- AppealsFirst and second appeals against decrees in property suits.
Process
How the process works
- 1
Document & site review
Studying title documents, revenue records and the ground situation.
- 2
Legal notice
A formal notice to the other side, which sometimes resolves the dispute without a suit.
- 3
Suit & interim relief
Filing the suit and seeking an interim injunction or Commissioner inspection where needed.
- 4
Trial, decree & execution
Evidence, arguments and decree, followed by execution to secure actual possession.
Documents to keep ready
- Sale deed, settlement deed and parent documents
- Patta, chitta, adangal and FMB sketch
- Encumbrance certificate (EC)
- Property tax and electricity receipts
- Photographs of the encroachment or disputed area
- Copies of any police complaints, notices or earlier cases
Relevant laws
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
- Limitation Act, 1963
- Indian Easements Act, 1882
- Registration Act, 1908
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Someone has encroached on my land. What should I do?
Collect title and survey documents, get the land measured if needed, and send a legal notice followed by a suit for injunction or recovery of possession. Acting quickly prevents further complications.
Is there a time limit to recover possession of my property?
A suit for possession based on title should generally be filed within 12 years from when the other person's possession became adverse to the owner. Other claims have shorter limits, so early advice is important.
Can a forged sale deed be cancelled?
Yes. A suit for cancellation of the instrument can be filed in the civil court, and a criminal complaint may also be made for forgery. Interim orders can be sought to prevent further transfer of the property.
How long does a property case take?
It depends on the court, the complexity of the dispute and the conduct of the parties. Interim relief can often be obtained early, and many disputes are settled through negotiation or mediation during the case.
The information on this page is general in nature, based on the law as generally understood, and is not legal advice. Legal positions change and outcomes depend on the facts of each case. Please consult before acting on any information.
