Property is often a family's most valuable asset, and the safest way to protect it is to get the law right before a transaction — not after a dispute. Unclear title, incomplete revenue records, missing approvals and poorly drafted agreements are common problems in and around a fast-growing city.
Adv. S. Mohamed Yunus advises buyers, sellers, landowners, NRIs and families in Coimbatore on every stage of a property transaction. An engineering background helps in reading survey sketches, building plans, approvals and technical reports that frequently arise in property matters.
Scope
Matters handled
- Purchase & sale of propertyEnd-to-end legal support for buying or selling land, plots, houses and flats.
- Patta, chitta & land recordsPatta transfer, name correction, sub-division and corrections in revenue records.
- Registration & stamp dutyGuidance on stamp duty, guideline value, registration and post-registration formalities.
- Builder & RERA mattersReview of builder agreements, and remedies for delay, deviation from plans and refund.
- Agreement for saleDrafting agreements for sale, and remedies when an agreement is not honoured.
- Succession to propertyTransmission of property to legal heirs, Wills, probate and mutation of records.
- NRI property mattersPower of attorney, management and sale of property for clients living abroad.
- Approvals & regularisationGuidance on layout and building approvals and regularisation of plots.
Process
How the process works
- 1
Document verification
Examining title deeds, parent documents, patta, EC and approvals.
- 2
Advice
Explaining the risks, the correct document and the steps needed to complete the transaction safely.
- 3
Documentation
Drafting agreements and deeds and settling payment and possession terms.
- 4
Registration & records
Registration of the document and updating of patta and other revenue records.
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
- Building plan approval and completion documents
- Legal heir certificate, death certificates or Will (in inheritance matters)
Relevant laws
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- Registration Act, 1908
- Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (as applicable in Tamil Nadu)
- Hindu Succession Act, 1956 and Indian Succession Act, 1925
- Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What should I check before buying property?
At a minimum: the chain of title documents, the encumbrance certificate, patta and revenue records, approvals for the layout or building, tax receipts and the identity of the seller. A written legal opinion before paying an advance is strongly advisable.
How do I transfer patta after buying land?
After registration, an application for patta transfer is made to the revenue department, usually online, with the registered deed and supporting documents. It should be followed up until the revenue records show the new owner.
What can I do if the builder has delayed handing over my flat?
Depending on the facts, a homebuyer can approach the Real Estate Regulatory Authority, the Consumer Commission or the civil court for possession, refund with interest or compensation.
Can an NRI buy or sell property in India through a power of attorney?
Yes. A power of attorney executed abroad must be properly attested, and must be presented for stamp duty within the prescribed time after it is received in India before it is used for registration.
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.
