{"id":56540,"date":"2022-06-03T14:03:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T08:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/navimumbaihouses.com\/blog\/?p=56540"},"modified":"2022-06-03T15:35:17","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T10:05:17","slug":"what-is-the-land-encroachment-act-and-how-do-we-deal-with-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navimumbaihouses.com\/blog\/news\/what-is-the-land-encroachment-act-and-how-do-we-deal-with-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Land Encroachment Act, And How Do We Deal With It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people dream of owning or purchasing a home, whether for investment or to live in. If your land is abandon or vacant, however, you may face a land invasion problem<\/strong>. Houses are also susceptible to encroachment<\/strong>, particularly if they are owned by an NRI or a senior citizen<\/strong>. Land encroachment is widespread in India, and there are numerous encroachment cases<\/strong> waiting in the courts. Because such incidents are becoming more common, it is critical to understand one’s property rights<\/strong> and how to cope with land invasion.<\/p>\n

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This article explains what land encroachment is, what the Indian Land Encroachment Act says<\/strong>, how to deal with land encroachment legally, and more.<\/p>\n

What is encroachment on private property?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Land encroachment occurs when someone infringes on a property owner’s rights<\/strong>. A person unlawfully penetrates a building or property, or extends a portion of the building into another’s structure, either purposefully or unintentionally. The terms “land encroachment” and “property encroachment<\/strong>” are interchangeable; however there is a fine line between the two. Let’s look at how these two vary using an example. Assume Ms Sonia purchased land in Noida & left it unattended, i.e., she did not develop anything on it. When Sonia returns to the property after a while, she notices a boundary wall built surrounding her land. This is an example of encroachment on private property.<\/p>\n

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What is the difference between encroachment and trespassing on private property?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Land encroachment is sometimes confused with trespassing. These are, however, two distinct terms<\/strong>. Encroachment is when someone<\/strong> illegally uses another person’s property<\/strong>. Trespassing, on the other hand, is entering someone’s property without or against their consent. Trespassing can be classified into three types:<\/p>\n