Ancestral land often passes through several generations without papers being updated. Before selling or investing, check the following.
1. Ownership chain
Trace owners back through registered deeds and inheritance records.
2. Revenue records
Compare khasra, khatauni or jamabandi entries and mutation history.
3. Encumbrances
Look for loans, mortgages or charges registered against the land.
4. Litigation
Check for pending cases involving the property.
5. Possession
Confirm who is actually in possession and for what use.