Boundary rectification

Dear Client,
To correct errors in Patta, the owner of the land needs to visit the office of the Tehashildar/Taluk to apply along with supporting documents such as sale deeds, property tax receipts, and any other relevant documents that prove the correct information. He may need to fill out a correction form and pay a nominal fee. Sometimes, a court order is required for the correction of mismatches/errors in the land records. As per the topographical land survey, layout marking and demarcation are done, inclusive of roads, plots, commercial spaces, and extra spaces for public use, etc. The demarcation is almost purely a technical operation, carried out jointly by the surveyors, acting as boundary engineers, of both parties. Post-survey of the land, a unique survey number is allotted for plots based on the topographical location of the land. Property demarcation means physically dividing the property into metes and bounds (i.e., the area and boundaries of each property will be made), the rules and procedure of which may vary from state to state. Only the recorded owners of the property can apply for demarcation to the Tehshildar/Land Revenue Officer, or it can be done on orders from a Court. Further, a rectification deed is recognized under Section 17 of the Indian Registration Act, 1908, and is a perfectly legal way to correct errors or omissions in a legal document. If any party to the deal is uncooperative, a civil suit under Section 26 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 may be filed before the Civil Court having jurisdiction over the suit property seeking an order for rectification. The court will review the case and, if convinced of the error, issue an order for rectification. and based on that order, a rectification deed may be executed and registered. However, the specific circumstances of each case, including the nature of the agreements and the existence of alternative remedies, will significantly influence the maintainability of each case. If required, consult or hire an experienced property lawyer for tailored advice to navigate the issue in the right way.