In the case of real estate, everyone is very careful. But in spite of that sometimes some problems do arise. To keep the property papers (Property Documents) safely, people resort to bank lockers.
These documents are also necessary because without it you will not be able to sell your property in future. These papers only show that you are the real owner of this property and you have a legal right over it.
If these documents are lost somewhere or you forget to keep them somewhere, then someone else can take advantage of this wrongly and try to take possession of your property. In such a situation, what should be done if the documents of the property are lost due to any reason? If your property papers are lost somewhere then there is no need to worry.
First of all file an FIR
in such cases, first of all you have to go to your nearest police station and register an FIR. It has to be told that your papers have been lost somewhere. Or have forgotten by keeping somewhere here and there which is not going to be found now. After filing the FIR, a copy of it will also have to be kept with you. If possible, this information can also be given in writing to the Inspector General of Registration or the Sub-Registrar. In this written information, definitely tell how this situation has arisen, so that they can understand the problem better. Apart from this, a notice should also be published in the newspaper.
Follow the legal route also, for the paper of the property, get the undertaking made on the stamp paper, which has complete information about the property. It should mention missing papers, FIR and newspaper notices. This undertaking has to be registered with the notary. After this, it has to be deposited in the registrar’s office. If you live in a housing society, you can get a duplicate share certificate from the Resident Welfare Association or RWA.
Get duplicate property papers
Now for duplicate papers of your property, you have to apply for duplicate sale deed in the registrar’s office. For this, you will have to submit the photocopy of the FIR, copy of the advertisement given in the newspaper, duplicate share certificate and undertaking attested by the notary and some processing fees in the registrar’s office. After which a duplicate sale deed will be issued in your name.
