15 Must Know Criteria for Purchasing Agricultural Plot in Maharashtra

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  1. 7/12 Extract - Can be acquired from the nearby Talathi office or conveniently downloaded from the website - https://mahabhulekh.maharashtra.gov.in/. To obtain it, you must have the District name, Taluka, Village name, and Gat/Sr number or Owner's Name readily available.
  2. 6/12 Extract - Also known as Fer Far, Mutation extract, Hakka Patra, or D Patrak, contains multiple entries documenting the transfer or creation of various rights to legal heirs or land purchasers. 
  3. 8-A Extract- Provides comprehensive information about land revenue tax, crop types, owner names, and more.
  4. Land Revenue Tax Receipts-The Tahsildar issues official receipts for land revenue tax payments.
  5. Soil Testing-If the Land is for crop cultivation, conduct soil testing.
  6. Reservations or Acquisitions - Check if any portion of the Land has been acquired by P.W.D, Panchayat, Irrigation, State Government, or other entitie.
  7. Agricultural Land Ceiling-The land size must comply with the Land Ceiling Act of Maharashtra.
  8. Litigations-Prior to proceeding with the sale deed of the land thorough examination of any existing litigations is crucial. 
  9.  Gaon Nakasha-The map is essential for pinpointing the land's location within the village.
  10. Original Title Deed -A legal advisor must verify the Original title deed to avoid legal disputes.
  11. Access Roads - Obtain confirmation from the Revenue office and maintain a record of the approach road in Register-26 of the Panchayat office.
  12. Original Title, Deed-The legal advisor must examine the original title deed to ensure the land is free from any legal disputes and possesses a clear title.
  13.  Disputes relating to boundaries -Settle these types of disputes well in advance before commencing the sale deed process.
  14. Claims from outsiders – Before the sale deed, it is important to resolve any claims such as boja, isaar, power of attorney, or any other legal claims.
  15.  Family disputes – It is crucial to address and resolve any family disputes, joint-ownership issues, succession entries, and related matters well before the sale deed.


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