Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in India

what is the time limit to file encroachmnet case.

neighbour has encroached my land , i have not taken any action since 1998, now can i file civil case .


Asked on 7/07/13, 7:54 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Fca Prashant Chavan Expert Edge LLP

07.07.2013

Dear Sir / Madam,

Since more than 15 years have already passed since your neighbour has encroached on your land, you will have to take local Police recourse to resolve the issue, before approaching the Court for a settlement thereon.

Regards,

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Answered on 7/07/13, 9:50 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

If you were aware of the encroachment since 1998 and your neighbour has been claiming his ownership over the encroached land, your remedy in law is barred by limitation as the encroachment has fructified into his full ownership.

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Answered on 7/07/13, 7:11 pm


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