Master Checklist For Buying Agriculture Land in Hyderabad
Buying farmland in Hyderabad is a benefit because it is a developed city. The farmlands will have a high resale value because there’s limited land and increased demand. It has less investment and low maintenance. We can use the farmland in multiple ways, either for farming or construction or resale.
Before buying agricultural land, we need to verify some vital factors to avoid legal issues in the future. This article directs you to the options that require validation before purchasing farmland in hyderabad. Follow the checklist and proceed to buy the land without any hurdles that come up in the future.
1. Land Owner History
Check the landowner's history before buying the land, whether it is ancestral or recently purchased property.
If it is ancestral property, check whether it is through the will or a gift deed. Also, know the family tree of the landowner.
If it is a recently purchased property/resale property, look into the purchase history and owner’s credentials. Additionally, verify if the landowners are beneficiaries of RYTHU BANDHU by the state government or PM Kisan by Central Government.
Also, check if the land is from INAM Property (parts of land granted by Mohammedan and Hindu rulers for the servicemen).
2. Assigned Lands
One should know if the land is assigned land, buying the farmland.
Check if the land is assigned from INAM property, Lavani property, Sarkari property or Sikhai property.
These assigned lands are not meant for resale according to the Law.
If it is going to sale, it should have the permission of officials and respective landowners.
3. Dharani Passbook
Every land/property owner must have the latest Dharani Passbook issued by the state government.
They also must do mutation (property title is changed in municipal records with the new landowner’s name after exchange) for the land.
4. Land Details in Dharani Portal
The landowner must register his land details in Dharani Portal.
Buyer should verify the land details in the portal. The details include land details (measurements), district number, Mandal, village and survey number.
5. Loans Attached to Land
The buyer must check if any loans are acquired for the land by the landowner.
The direct road to the farmland is a must and needs to be verified by the buyer.
Government Naksha Road needs to be specified in the survey plan.
The buyer should know whether the approach road to farmland is in an official survey or not.
7. 111 G.O. or R.1. Zone
111 G.O. (Government Order) passed by the TS government to ban the constructions like industries, hotels and residential buildings in six mandals namely, Shamshabad, Moinabad, Shabad, Shankarpalli, Chevella & Rajendranagar.
R 1 is a residential zone in urban areas (having a high population) next to the Growth Corridor (a place for further economic growth, and development) in which detailed planning of roads and housing needs.
The buyer should identify whether the land is in the 111 G.O. zone or R1 Zone.
Verify if it is in a Conservation zone and at full tank level.
It means an area surrounded by a lake or pond or any other water bodies that may cause a violation.
Any construction is restricted in this area and a buffer zone is fixed there.
8. Road Expansions
Check whether the farmland is beside the main road or highways or Regional Ring Road.
Also, check if these roads may tend to road expansion in the future.
All these can be verified with the help of HMDA or DTCP layouts.
9. Surveying the Boundaries
The land boundaries are need to be surveyed by the government surveyor.
Validate the boundaries and receive the signature in the survey document by the respective landowner.
10. Land Fencing
The land should have a land fencing done by the landowner.
Initial agreement must be done only after the land fencing is done.
11. Groundwater Source
Check if the groundwater source is available.
12. Soil Test
Make a test on the soil to check whether it is rock soil or fertile land.
13. Family Tree of the Seller
An investor must ask about the family tree of the corresponding landowner if the property is from forefathers.
Everyone in the family tree must sign in the registration, especially majors in the family.
14. Private Survey
A private survey must be done by a private surveyor after completing the Government survey.
15. Approach Road to Land
Check if the approach road is from small villages.
Consumer may face problems with the congested roads through small villages.
16. Verify the Linked Documents
The buyer must verify if the land documents are Pahani documents, Kasara Pahani documents or Lavani documents.
17. Validate Legal Information
The customer needs to validate legal information a minimum of three months after purchase.
Legal advice from a lawyer must be done before the agreement.
18. Agreement with Owner
Agreement of the land sale must be only with the owner, but not with a mediator.
19. Land Pooling
Be aware of upcoming intentions by the government in the area.
Check if there is any plan for land pooling.
20. Commitment to Other Buyers
Inquire if the landowner has committed to any other buyers for the same land through an agreement.
Verify all the points in the checklist before you proceed to buy farmland. Avoid legal issues that may happen in the future. Don’t let your hard work and money get wasted because of property issues. Experience the fulfillment of having your own property in a developed area.
