Understanding Property Title Verification & Land Khatians in Bangladesh

Land transactions in Bangladesh present unique risks due to overlapping survey records, unrecorded inheritances, and forged deeds of sale. Conducting thorough land title vetting before paying an advance is crucial. ### Key Survey Records (Khatians) to Examine 1. **Cadastral Survey (CS Khatian):** The baseline survey record prepared during the British era (circa 1888–1940). 2. **State Acquisition Survey (SA Khatian):** Conducted following the East Bengal State Acquisition and Tenancy Act of 1950. 3. **Revisional Survey (RS Khatian):** Subsequent updated survey verifying actual possession and ownership. 4. **City Jarip / BS Khatian:** The modern survey record in Dhaka city and urban areas. ### Essential Vetting Checklist - Verify that the seller’s name is mutated in the latest Khatian (Namjari). - Obtain up-to-date Land Development Tax (Khajna) receipts. - Verify non-encumbrance from the Sub-Registry Office to confirm the property isn't mortgaged or attached by a court order. Our real estate advocates conduct exhaustive title searches to safeguard property buyers against costly title disputes.