Encroachment my property encroachment my property

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S.Gunasekar advocate answer. If your neighbor is encroaching on your property, here's a general approach you can take: 1. Gather Evidence Get a copy of your property documents (sale deed, title deed, etc.). Obtain the approved layout plan or survey map. Hire a licensed surveyor to measure and mark your property boundaries. 2. Talk to the Neighbor Sometimes it’s a misunderstanding. Speak politely and show them the documents. Suggest resolving it amicably. 3. Send a Legal Notice If they don’t cooperate, consult a property lawyer. The lawyer can send a legal notice to stop the encroachment. 4. File a Complaint Lodge a complaint with the local municipal office or panchayat. You can also file an FIR at the police station if there’s trespassing or damage. 5. Civil Suit As a last resort, file a civil suit for injunction and possession in court. The court can order the encroacher to remove the structure or vacate your land.

Advocate S Gunasekar LawRato

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If your neighbor has encroached upon your property, you have full rights under Indian law to reclaim it. You can take the following legal steps: 1. Send a Legal Notice to the encroacher demanding immediate removal of the encroachment. 2. Survey the Property with the help of a government-licensed surveyor and obtain a clear report showing the encroachment. 3. File a Police Complaint under IPC Section 441 (BNS 329) for criminal trespass if needed. 4. File a Civil Suit for injunction and possession in the jurisdictional civil court to remove the encroachment and restore your land. Supporting documents like Patta, Sale Deed, FMB sketch, and recent survey report will strengthen your case. We at Rajendra Law Office LLP can assist you in preparing the notice, filing the suit, and ensuring proper remedy. Contact me Adv. Arjun Saravanan for immediate legal support.

Advocate Arjun S LawRato