Tamil Nadu property legal checklist
Everything to verify before buying in Tamil Nadu — including tamil nadu — patta / chitta, the part most buyers miss.
A printable due-diligence checklist
Documents to demand, checks to run and red flags to watch — tailored to your state, property type and purchase. Print it or save as PDF and tick it off.
- • Title, EC, mutation, tax, OC/RERA — as relevant
- • State-specific rules (e.g. Jharkhand CNT/SPT tribal land)
- • Red flags + official portal links
Tamil Nadu — frequently asked
- Tamil Nadu — Patta / Chitta — what should a buyer check in Tamil Nadu?
- Verify the Patta and Chitta (ownership & land classification) on the TN e-Services portal Confirm the land classification (Nanjai/wet vs Punjai/dry) matches the intended use For projects, verify TNRERA registration
- What documents should I check before buying property in Tamil Nadu?
- Verify the sale deed and full chain of title, an Encumbrance Certificate (13–30 years), mutation (dakhil-kharij) in the seller's name, property tax receipts, and — for flats/houses — the approved plan and Occupancy Certificate. Under-construction projects need a valid RERA registration.
- How many years of Encumbrance Certificate should I get in Tamil Nadu?
- Get an EC covering at least the last 13 years (30 years is safest) so any hidden mortgage, lien or double sale on the property is visible.