If you are a resident of Tirunelveli dealing with property transactions involving documents registered in Parassala, Kerala, there are key points you need to understand to ensure the validity of your property documents. This article explains the historical practices and legal changes surrounding property registrations between Kerala and Tamil Nadu, particularly for residents of Tirunelveli.
1. Registration Across Boundaries
Historically, Indian registration laws allowed for properties in different districts to be registered under a single document as long as both properties fell within the same registration jurisdiction. For Tirunelveli residents, this meant properties in Kerala (like 2 cents of land in Parassala) and properties in Tirunelveli could be combined into one document and registered in Parassala.
2. The Practice of Cost Efficiency
This cross-jurisdictional practice was popular due to a significant difference in registration fees. Kerala’s stamp duty and registration costs were much lower than those in Tamil Nadu, making Parassala an attractive location for registering property documents at a fraction of the cost.
3. Changes After 1997
However, the Tamil Nadu government recognized the revenue loss caused by these practices and introduced regulatory changes in 1997, banning cross-state registrations for Tamil Nadu properties. As a result, registering Tirunelveli properties in Parassala became invalid. This also led to restrictions on rail services between the two states and a significant reduction in real estate transactions involving Parassala.
4. Existing Parassala Documents
While documents registered before 1997 are still valid, any documents registered in Parassala after 1997 for Tamil Nadu properties are not legally recognized. Residents of Tirunelveli who hold such documents must take extra steps to ensure their legality.
5. Judicial Endorsement for Validity
For those with older Parassala documents, it’s essential to have them adjudicated by the Tirunelveli District Registrar. This process, called an “adjudication case,” ensures that the Parassala-registered documents are legally endorsed and recognized in Tamil Nadu.
6. Document Validity in Tamil Nadu
After adjudication, the document must bear the adjudication case number from the Tirunelveli District Registrar to be considered legally valid in Tamil Nadu. Without this step, your property document may face legal challenges.
7. Land History and Double Documentation
When describing the history of your property, always mention both the original registration in Parassala and the subsequent adjudication in Tirunelveli. Additionally, be aware of potential issues with double documentation, which could arise if new documents are created based on the old Parassala records.
8. Retrieving Lost Documents
If you lose the original Parassala document, you’ll need to retrieve a copy from the Parassala office, as Tamil Nadu authorities won’t have the details. However, you must provide the Kerala property details to request the necessary document.
9. Right to Information and Land Ceiling Issues
If you want more details about Tamil Nadu properties registered in Parassala, you can file a request under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. Additionally, be cautious of properties registered in Parassala during the enforcement of the Land Ceiling Act, as some individuals registered their properties in Kerala to bypass Tamil Nadu’s land ceiling limits.
10. Legal Loopholes and Authority Actions
It’s important to remember that attempts to save on registration fees or exploit legal loopholes can backfire. The Tamil Nadu registration authorities have already declared that documents registered in Parassala after 1997 hold no validity in Tamil Nadu. When citizens try to bypass legal norms, authorities are quick to close those loopholes.
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