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Property & Land Law

Property & Land Matters

Comprehensive legal assistance in property ownership, transfers, title verification, land disputes, revenue proceedings, and documentation.

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Property and land matters in Uttar Pradesh sit at the intersection of civil law and revenue law — a dispute over possession, a delayed mutation entry, or an unclear title can each derail a transaction or a family settlement. Sumanjari & Co. Advocates advises and represents clients in property transactions, title verification, partition, possession disputes, and revenue proceedings.

We handle matters before the Revenue Courts under the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006, civil suits before the Civil Judge and District Courts, Lucknow, and appellate and writ matters before the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench.

Forums We Appear Before

Revenue Courts (Tehsildar, SDO, Collector)

Mutation, partition of revenue records, and boundary disputes under the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006.

Civil Judge & District Courts, Lucknow

Possession, injunction, partition, and specific performance suits relating to immovable property.

Board of Revenue, Uttar Pradesh

Second appeals and revisions against orders of subordinate revenue authorities.

Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench

Writ and appellate matters arising from property and land disputes, argued from our chambers at Block D-311.

Types of Property & Land Matters We Handle

Sale, Purchase & Transfer of Property

  • Drafting and vetting sale deeds, agreements to sell, and transfer documents
  • Representation in sale, purchase, and transfer transactions
  • Suits for specific performance of sale agreements under the Specific Relief Act, 1963

Property Title Verification & Due Diligence

  • Title search and verification before purchase
  • Examining revenue records, encumbrances, and litigation history

Partition Suits

  • Partition of ancestral and self-acquired property
  • Family settlement deeds and amicable partition
  • Contested partition suits before the civil court

Possession Disputes & Injunctions

  • Suits for possession and injunction
  • Protection against illegal dispossession

Property Mutation & Revenue Proceedings

  • Mutation (dakhil-kharij) under Sections 34 and 35 of the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006
  • Proceedings before the Tehsildar, Sub-Divisional Officer, and Collector

Boundary Disputes & Demarcation

  • Boundary and demarcation disputes
  • Encroachment matters and protective relief

Benami Property & Land Reforms Matters

  • Matters under the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988
  • Matters under the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950

Land Acquisition & Compensation

  • Compensation claims under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013
  • Representation before the Land Acquisition Officer and Reference Court

Key Issues We Advise On

  • Verifying title and revenue records before a property purchase
  • Partition among family members and family settlement
  • Illegal possession, encroachment, and boundary disputes
  • Mutation of property in revenue records after sale, inheritance, or gift
  • Benami property allegations and land reforms matters
  • Compensation for land acquired by the government

Our Approach

We begin with a confidential review of the title, revenue records, and documents involved, and advise clearly on the risks and the course available — whether that is completing a mutation, pursuing partition, seeking possession or injunctive relief, or claiming compensation. We represent you before the Revenue Courts, the Civil Judge and District Courts, and, where necessary, in appeal or writ before the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench.

The Way We Work

A clear, structured process from first consultation to resolution.

Step 1

Private Consultation

We begin with a confidential discussion of your matter, understanding the facts and your expectations while safeguarding your privacy.

Step 2

In-Depth Case Review

Every document and detail is carefully examined so we can assess the strengths, risks, and best possible legal routes for you.

Step 3

Strategy & Drafting

A clear, customised strategy is prepared and precise pleadings are drafted to present your case strongly before the court or authority.

Step 4

Focused Representation

We represent you with preparation and clarity, ensuring timely filings, effective arguments, and regular updates on each hearing.

Step 5

Resolution & Ongoing Support

Even after the matter is resolved, we guide you on next steps, compliance, and any further legal support you may require.

From Our Desk

Property & Land Insights

Common questions clients bring to us — drawn from our property and land practice in Lucknow.

Why Is Title Verification Important Before Buying Property?

Title verification examines the chain of ownership, revenue records, and litigation history of a property, helping identify disputes, encumbrances, or defects before money changes hands.

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What Is Mutation (Dakhil-Kharij) and Why Does It Matter?

Mutation is the updating of revenue records to reflect a new owner after a sale, inheritance, gift, or partition, carried out under Sections 34 and 35 of the U.P. Revenue Code, 2006 by the Tehsildar — important evidence of possession, though it does not itself create ownership.

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How Are Ancestral Properties Partitioned?

Ancestral property can be partitioned amicably through a registered family settlement or partition deed, or, where family members disagree, through a partition suit before the civil court.

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What Compensation Can I Claim for Land Acquisition?

Compensation for land acquired by the government is governed by the RFCTLARR Act, 2013, with recourse to a Reference Court where the compensation awarded is disputed.

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Facing a Property or Land Dispute?

Speak with our team about your title, partition, possession, or land acquisition matter — practising before the Revenue Courts and the Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench.

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