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Civil Law
Guides to property, tenancy, partition, injunction, cheque recovery and other civil disputes before the courts of Tamil Nadu.
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Fraudulent Sale Deed Registered in Tamil Nadu: Legal Remedies Available to the True Owner
A fraudulent or forged sale deed can create serious problems for the true owner, particularly when the document has already been registered. The remedy may involve civil proceedings, criminal action and appropriate steps before the registration authorities depending upon the facts.
Stamp Duty and Registration Charges in Tamil Nadu (2026 Rates)
Stamp duty and registration charges in Tamil Nadu can add up to nearly 9% of a property's value, and getting the applicable rate wrong — or the property's classification wrong — is one of the most common sources of dispute at the sub-registrar's office.
Legal Heir Certificate vs Succession Certificate: What's the Difference
These two documents are frequently confused, but they serve entirely different legal purposes and are issued by different authorities. Using the wrong one can delay a property transfer or bank claim by months.
What Happens to Property If Someone Dies Without a Will in Tamil Nadu
When a person dies intestate — without a valid will — their property doesn't automatically go to their spouse or eldest child. It's distributed according to a specific statutory formula that surprises many families.
Power of Attorney Misuse: How to Cancel and Recover Your Property
A Power of Attorney is meant to be a tool of convenience, often used by NRIs to manage property back home — but a misused or forged POA is one of the fastest-growing sources of property fraud in Tamil Nadu.
TNRERA Complaints: What to Do When a Chennai Builder Delays Possession
The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority gives homebuyers a faster, more accessible remedy than a civil suit when a builder delays possession — but knowing what relief to actually claim, and how, matters as much as filing the complaint itself.
Cheque Bounce Under Section 138: Civil Recovery Options Explained
A bounced cheque is usually pursued as a criminal complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, but that isn't the only recovery route — and understanding both the criminal and civil options changes how quickly you actually get paid.
Adverse Possession in India: Can Someone Claim Your Land by Occupying It?
Under Indian law, someone can legally claim ownership of your land simply by occupying it openly, continuously, and without your permission for 12 years — a rule that surprises most property owners until they're on the receiving end of a claim.
Injunction Suits: How to Stop Illegal Sale or Encroachment on Your Property
If someone is about to sell your property without authority, or has begun encroaching on it, waiting for a full trial isn't an option — an injunction suit is designed to stop the harm immediately, before it becomes irreversible.
Specific Performance: What If the Seller Refuses to Execute the Sale Deed?
When a seller takes your advance under an agreement to sell and then refuses to complete the transaction — often because the property's value has risen — a suit for specific performance can force the sale through rather than just compensate you for the loss.
Parking Wars: Navigating the TNAOA 2022 and Reclaiming Your Rights in Tamil Nadu Apartments
Parking disputes are one of the most common flashpoints in apartment complexes across Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai — from spot-stealing to aggressive towing by association committees.
Step-by-Step Guide to Legally Evict a Tenant in Tamil Nadu
Removing a tenant in Tamil Nadu has a defined legal process. Skipping a step — or attempting self-help eviction — can expose a landlord to liability and delay possession further.
Why Every Apartment Must Register Its Association Under TNAOA, 2022
Many apartment complexes in Tamil Nadu still operate as informal welfare associations. Under the TNAOA, 2022, formal registration is now a statutory requirement, not an option.
Dividing Ancestral Property: A Guide to Filing a Partition Suit
Ancestral property disputes among coparceners are among the most common — and most drawn-out — civil suits in Tamil Nadu. Knowing your share and the correct procedure matters from day one.
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