Clear definitions of Indian land acquisition terminology — documents, regulations, land types, and processes that every acquisition team needs to understand.
A revenue document issued by the Tamil Nadu government that records the current owner of a land parcel.
A revenue extract maintained by the Tamil Nadu government showing land classification, extent, and tax details for a survey number.
A document from the Sub-Registrar's office showing all registered transactions and liabilities on a property for a specified period.
A survey record maintained by the Revenue Department that shows the boundaries, dimensions, and adjacent survey numbers of a land parcel.
A legally registered document that transfers ownership of immovable property from seller to buyer.
The original deed through which a property was first acquired or from which the current chain of ownership originates.
A legal document that proves a person's right to ownership of a property, forming part of the chain of title from the original owner.
A clearance certificate issued by a government authority confirming no objection to a proposed land transaction or development.
The minimum property value set by the state government for calculating stamp duty and registration fees during property transactions.
A unique numeric identifier assigned to each land parcel by the Revenue Department during the original land survey.
The process of transferring land ownership records from the seller's name to the buyer's name in government revenue records.
The primary land register maintained at the village level by the Revenue Department, recording ownership, classification, and extent of every survey number.
A regulatory body established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 to protect homebuyer interests and promote transparency in real estate projects.
Planning approval issued by the Directorate of Town and Country Planning for residential layouts and developments outside CMDA jurisdiction in Tamil Nadu.
The planning authority responsible for regulating land use, development, and infrastructure planning within the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
The legal process of changing a land parcel's classification from agricultural to non-agricultural (residential, commercial, or industrial) use.
The ratio of a building's total floor area to the plot area, governing how much construction is allowed on a land parcel.
Land classified for farming and cultivation purposes in government revenue records, subject to specific regulations for transfer and conversion.
Government-owned common land in Tamil Nadu that is not assessed for tax and cannot be sold or transferred for private ownership.
Irrigated agricultural land in Tamil Nadu, classified as 'nanjai' in revenue records, that receives water from a tank, river, canal, or well.
A comprehensive investigation of a land parcel's legal title, physical condition, regulatory compliance, and financial viability before purchase.
An investigation of public records to verify the ownership history, legal claims, and encumbrances on a property before purchase.
A state tax levied on property transactions, calculated as a percentage of the property's guideline value or sale consideration, whichever is higher.
A land measurement unit equal to 1/100th of an acre (435.6 sq ft), commonly used in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka for residential plots.
A land measurement unit equal to 2,400 square feet, traditionally used in Chennai and other Tamil Nadu cities for urban property transactions.
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