#Property Boundaries

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a registered exchange deed conclusively establishes property boundaries, and municipal bodies cannot unilaterally alter them through unregistered notices or permit encroachments on designated public roads. This reinforces that documented title trumps administrative convenience, protecting landowners from arbitrary municipal overreach in urban planning disputes.

Chhattisgarh High Court holds that non-compliance with a Tahsildar’s land demarcation order constitutes a violation of statutory duty, warranting a writ of mandamus. The ruling underscores that revenue authorities must act within 30 days to avoid judicial intervention, reinforcing accountability in land revenue proceedings.

Madras High Court holds that land survey authorities must issue notice to neighboring landowners before demarcating boundaries, ensuring procedural fairness under land revenue law.