Land Ownership and Land Registry Law in India
Land or estate can still be considered as the most valuable asset one can hold. The reasons are quite simple. The value of the land never, or one can say rarely, comes down. With the continuous rise in the populations of the world, the demand-supply gap is playing a considerable role in the increase of the value of the land over a period of time. We need to understand the law relating to the documentation of the land registry. What is the basis on which one can claim title over the land, and what are the consequences of registering or non-registering the land in India? Understanding Land Registry Documents- The documents which are necessary to understand one’s right in the land are technical and at times requires expertise for understanding. However, an attempt is being made for the readers to understand such documents, in the context of the State of Punjab. The areas falling under the definition of the village have following documents relevant to prove ownership- 1. Jamabandi: Jamab