Journal

Notes on Tamil Nadu land records from the people who read them. Every claim is written up with the record that establishes it, so it can be checked.

24 August 2026·6 min read

Navigating the Chennai Real Estate Market: A First-Time Homebuyer’s Due Diligence Guide

What to verify before buying an apartment in Chennai: the title chain and encumbrance certificate, CMDA or DTCP sanction, TNRERA registration, land classification, undivided share, completion certificate and the promoter’s record.

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19 August 2026·6 min read

When the Documents Disagree

A patta names an owner. That is a claim, not proof. What happens when the patta, the EC, the survey record and the courts disagree about the same Tamil Nadu parcel.

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