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Planning on buy property in Bengaluru? Watch out. Land sharks turn illegal spaces - occupying culverts, lakes, tank bunds, forests and grasslands - into plots to sell to buyers. With the BBMP determined to demolish all 'illegal' buildings, Asianet Newsable gives you a checklist to verify before buying, so you don't end up losing your home.
Deputy Commissioner V Shankar, who is going on full swing with the government's recovery drive, says, in many areas owners have brought land without any verification. Sellers in the real estate sector may have promised them dream homes, but these homes may have been built on government land.
"Sellers and real estate giants have converted culverts, lakes, buffer zones of lakes and forest areas. As per the high court order, these homes have been demolished after serving notices. The department also has sent notices to actor Darshan as his RR Nagar house is built on a culvert," said Shankar.
At present, the land belonging to the actor is in possession with the Revenue Department. Along with Darshan, 60 other owners from the area also have been issued notices.
One should check the following documents before striking a deal. Else, the government will go by the High Court directions and reclaim the land in contention, says Shankar.
List of documents that needs to be verified:
Apart from this extensive list of documents, all buyers are advised to check with a legal expert, to make sure he or she will be free from eviction.