1. 7/12 Extract:

• What it is: A document with details like survey number, land size, owner names, crops grown, and any loans. It is obtainable from the Talathi office or online at https://mahabhulekh.maharashtra.gov.in/.
• How to get it: Visit the Talathi office or download it online, keeping district, taluka, village, and land details handy.
  

2. 6/12 Extract:

• What it is: Contains info on land rights, transfers, and changes. Also known as Fer Far, Mutation Extract, Hakka Patra, or D Patrak.
• Why it matters: Shows how the land has been transferred and any added conditions.

3. 8-A Extract:

• What it is: A book detailing land tax, crops, and owner names. Read alongside 6/12 and 7/12 extracts.
• Why it matters: Provides insights into tax payments and types of crops.

4. Deed of Conveyance and Registration:

• What it is: The final paperwork for land transfer, requiring stamp duty payment and registration at the sub-registrar office.
• Why it matters: Ensures legal validity and ownership.

5. Demarcation, Boundaries, and Survey:

• What it is: Survey conducted by DILR and Circle Inspectors to mark land boundaries.
• Why it matters: Essential for understanding land limits.

6. Claims and Family Disputes:

• What it is: Resolving outsider claims, family disputes, and succession entries before the sale deed.
• Why it matters: Avoids legal complications and ensures clear ownership.

7. Agriculturist vs. Non-Agriculturist:

• What it is: Only agriculturists can buy agricultural land; non-agriculturists need District Collector's consent.
• Why it matters: Compliance with regulations for land purchase.

8. Agreement to Sell:

• What it is: A document drafted by a legal advisor outlining sale terms and conditions.
• Why it matters: Establishes clear expectations between buyer and seller.

9. Disputes, Litigations, and Encumbrances:

• What it is: Checking and resolving boundary disputes, litigations, and encumbrances before the sale deed.
• Why it matters: Avoids legal complications and ensures a clean property slate.

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