Not keen on high-rise buildings, says Dikshit - The Times of India

Not keen on high-rise buildings, says Dikshit - The Times of India:

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit on Tuesday expressed reservations over allowing high-rise buildings in the capital, saying that availability of power and water should be factored in before going ahead with such plans.
Responding to a question on Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath's recent comment that the capital should grow vertically, Dikshit said that before constructing taller buildings, power and water availability must be taken into account.
"It needs to be seen how the review of the Master Plan of Delhi shapes up. "Let us see how it comes along. Plans will be made and then opinions will be sought over it," she said.


"Personally I am not very keen on high-rises because Delhi has a very great sense of space," Dikshit told reporters on the sidelines of a workshop organised by the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB).


The workshop on strategies for development of metro cities / regional centres and counter magnate areas was addressed by Union Urban Development Minister, Kamal Nath, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Delhi Urban Development Minister, Dr AK Walia.


"But yes, in the outer portions of Delhi where there is lot of vacant land and which is no longer being used for agriculture, as agriculture activities are fading out, I am sure we can make (buildings there)," she commented. "We must have enough water. We must have enough power. There will be escalators which should be functioning. We also have to maintain greens," Dikshit said.


Dikshit exhorted the NCR Planning Board to facilitate the completion of the eastern and western peripheral expressways to ensure that heavy transport vehicles such as trucks need not pass through Delhi.


She said that expressways are extremely important as a million trucks have been passing through the city which is already burdened with lakhs of vehicles registered in the capital city. The eastern and western peripheral expressways were envisaged to reduce congestion of traffic in Delhi and for developing areas in Haryana and UP. Delhi Government agreed to provide 50 per cent initial cost of Rs.1307 crores for both expressways and has already released it share of Rs 653.50 crore. However, work is yet to take off on the eastern peripheral expressway where it is learnt from sources NHAI is yet to award the work. In case of the western peripheral expressway being executed by Haryana government several deadlines for completion have been missed.
The Delhi CM also pointed out that the NCR is becoming highly densely populated. There is a huge pressure on water, transport connectivity, health and education as 5 lakh people arrive in Delhi every year and make the city their home.


Dikshit further added that her government is willing to settle the issue of Munak canal with Haryana Government. She encouraged the NCR Planning Board to use its influence in getting the canal operationalized. This concrete lined canal will result in saving of over 150 cusecs of water, which is otherwise wasted by seepage and evaporation.

Realty rates burning pockets, pushing living costs skywards - The Times of India

Realty rates burning pockets, pushing living costs skywards - The Times of India:

MUMBAI: Any Mumbaikar who has ever bought or rented an apartment, or filled petrol in a car, or even bought groceries at a local store knows this sobering fact: we live in an expensive city. Respondents to The Times Of India-IMRB Quality Of Life Survey in eight mega-cities felt the same way as they rated cost of living in Mumbai as the highest among the eight urban agglomerates.

In the survey, Mumbai scored an abysmal 2 on the cost of living scale, way below cities such as Hyderabad and Ahmedabad that achieved an equal rating of 2.8 and Pune that got a grade of 2.7. Even Bangalore (2.3) and Delhi (2.2) fared better than the financial capital.

Navi Mumbai resident and mother of two Anju Divekar says life is getting increasingly tough here as inflation spirals upward. "The price of everything is rising, though our salaries remain the same. If it is tough for financially secure families like ours to balance children's fees, household necessities and travel costs, imagine the hardships faced by those not so well-to-do ."

Economist Abhay Pethe of the University of Mumbai points out that it is the unreasonably expensive real estate prices that contribute to the high cost of living. Pethe is echoed by economist Vibhuti Patel of SNDT Women's University, who says that steep housing costs are eating into household budgets and leaving a big hole in people's pockets. "Most households have to set aside 50% to 60% of their income for housing, which impacts their budgets phenomenally," she says.

Their observations are confirmed by international surveys. Researches time and again place realty in some of Mumbai's neighbourhoods among the costliest in the world. Meanwhile, other studies, while considering liveability, put the financial capital towards the middle of the big heap considered.

In the Worldwide Cost of Living survey released by global research firm Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in July, it was found that, if housing is left out, Mumbai is the third cheapest among 140 cities in 93 countries. The only cities found cheaper than Mumbai were Karachi in Pakistanand Tunis in Tunisia. The EIU survey analysed a basket of 160 issues, including food, clothing, toiletries, transport and utility bills. It attributed the low cost of living in cities like Mumbai to a mix of weakened currencies, low levels of development, price controls and subsidies on some staple goods.

Economists point out that where items such as food and clothes are concerned, Mumbai has a comprehensive parallel network of informal outlets which offer affordable food and clothing to people across economic strata.

Still, there are things that are not always covered by this network. Eating or drinking out, for instance, has been pushed out of the reach of many Mumbaikars.

At the beginning of this financial year, after the central and state budgets imposed new taxes, the retail price of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) brands went up by 40% to 56% here while beer prices went up by minimum 18% to 49%. The hike, in effect, made the prices of IMFL bottles here about 133% to 233% more than their prices in the neighbouring state of Goa or union territory like Daman-Diu . In bars, pubs and restaurants, the hike was even greater-beyond 75%.

Highrise living in india: A counterpoint - Indian Real Estate Forum - www.indianrealestateforum.com

Highrise living in india: A counterpoint - Indian Real Estate Forum - www.indianrealestateforum.com:

Delhi-NCR is gearing up for skyscrapers, but how safe is highrise living? SANJEEV SINHA writes With a handful of builders like Ireo, Raheja and Supertech proposing high-end skyscrapers, the trend of vertical development now seems to be catching up in Delhi NCR. After all, when global cities like New York, Dubai and Hong Kong can do it and back home Mumbai can be seen doing it, why can't the National Capital Region too take to high living - particularly, in view of all the factors and circumstances, ranging from relaxed norms to consumer preference to the shortage of land and rising land prices, tilting in its favour? However, before we get carried away by the thought of living on top of the world, we will do well to keep certain facts and ground realities in mind. For instance, when our builders in most cases are unable to construct even good-quality lowrise houses, will it be safe to live in super tall buildings (taller than 150m) built by them? This question is important as a large number of Indian builders — even some renowned ones — are known for shoddy construction work and for using poor-quality materials in their projects. They also seldom shy away from flouting safety norms and care a fig for real estate regulations — whatever they are — as well as the safety and well-being of end users. Lack of technical knowhow may also be a big problem. For, we Indians are seldom known for having the requisite skills for constructing giant towers. So, how can we develop world-class skills at the drop of a hat? Added to this is the fact that many builders seldom deliver what they promise, even if they have given it in writing. In such circumstances, therefore, how wise it would be to trust their words, particularly in the case of skyscrapers? Snehdeep Aggarwal, founder and chairman of the Delhi-based Bhartiya Group, which has recently forayed into real estate, agrees. "As the craze for skyscrapers grows, the safety aspect is the uppermost concern for buyers. What if the area is hit by an earthquake or fire engulfs the building? This is important as Delhi NCR falls in seismic Zone 4 (meaning very high risk of earthquake), while fire departments in most cities, including Delhi, are not yet geared to handle such situations. Moreover, if the project is a super tall building, the consequences will be very big even with minor mistakes in design or bad judgment by a contractor," he says. A majority of experts are also of similar view, although they say that all builders are not bad and the situation is not as alarming as it is perceived to be. Neeraj Bansal, director (risk consulting), KPMG India, for instance, says: "After the Adarsh housing scam, the state committee has framed new guidelines with respect to highrise buildings. As per the new norm, builders are required to submit a final plan before seeking approval. This will prevent developers from changing their plans once the committee clears a proposal. Further, it is mandatory for the builders to submit their applications based on the available FSI (floor space index)." "A developer should also submit a detailed layout plan, including details of buildings around a 1.3km radius of the proposed project (details like main access road, its width, number of proposed highrises in the vicinity, buildings of archaeological importance, heritage sites, schools, and places of worship). It is imperative for a developer to carry out several surveys, including environmental impact, traffic, open space, soil profile study, availability of amenities, energy, water use, and wind analysis," he says. As buildings go higher, the challenges relating to structural design that can withstand wind pressures, etc, also go up. Also, "Additional planning is needed for solid waste management, maintaining water pressures and convenient vertical movement of residents. However, in today's day and age, planning methods and state-of-the-art technology are sufficiently advanced to safely take care of these challenges," says a spokesperson of Ireo, India's first and the largest private equity fund dedicated to the real estate sector with a fund size of $2 billion. For example, at Ireo's Victory Valley project in Gurgaon - featuring three highrise residential towers, which include a nearly 180m tall, 51-floor tower that ranks amongst the tallest residential towers in north India - the building structures have earthquake-resistant design for seismic loads as prescribed for the NCR region. Special emphasis is also given on vibration comfort under wind and seismic load conditions. "For solid waste management, Ireo has incorporated a chute system where the basements are provided with special garbage rooms to collect the segregated waste prior to its disposal to designated treatment facility. The high speed lifts for such high towers are designed based on a traffic simulation analysis, ensuring sufficient speeds to ensure waiting periods of less than a minute. The water supply systems ensure 24x7 continuous potable water with adequate pumping capacities; overhead tanks and pressure-reducing equipment to ensure that necessary water pressure is maintained. Dedicated pumping equipment for water for firefighting purposes is an additional feature for highrise structures," says the Ireo spokesperson. Keeping these facts in mind, industry experts are of the opinion that residing in skyscrapers may also be safe as in most of the recent project launches there has been proper planning for mass evacuations in case of a fire or other accident. Further, with the emergence of a number of skyscrapers in the city, the fire department has also framed new guidelines for the safety of new structures. For instance, as per new norms, buildings with a height of 70 metres and more will have to get a no-objection certificate from the fire department, and the highrise tower's plot size should be at least 1,000 sq m. It should also have two separate staircases, and the width of the approach road to the proposed structure should be 18 metres. Besides, no LPG cylinder or kerosene stove will be allowed inside the building. Instead, they need to have gas supply through inbuilt pipeline to avoid intensive damage. "It is mandatory for all developers to take approvals prior to the construction of a highrise building. The fire safety approvals are required to be taken for constructing any level (height) of building and, typically, they become stringent with increase in height (in some cities it is mandatory to have a helipad in one of the towers)," KPMG's Bansal says. Nowadays, developers are also entering into technical collaborations with global consultants and contractors to construct highrise buildings. In fact, "Collaboration with global consultants is a must since there is hardly any experience within the country to construct such giant structures," Bansal says. For example, for their 56-storeyed Revanta project in Gugaon, Raheja Developers has joined hands with the Dubai-based Arabtec construction company which constructed Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world. Some industry experts say that currently there is no dearth of talent in India itself. "Indian companies do good workmanship. The Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link Road from Bandra to Worli has been constructed by Hindustan Construction Company and another engineering giant, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), is also into the construction of skyscrapers. In India, there are professional organizations to take care of structural stability, earthquake resistance, wind pressures, etc. Besides, there are Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) from where people go to NASA (USA)," says Ketan Sheth, founder & MD of Mumbai-based Goldmine Project Consultants. All said and done, however, homebuyers need to be on their guard and keep their eyes wide open simply because there are still stark differences between the situation prevalent in developed countries and the one existing in India. For instance, builders and developers in developed countries are legally more liable and therefore have a more professional approach to construction. Also, most developers in developed countries have to have a valid licence to build and straying from the line could jeopardize their continuity in the business. But that is hardly the case in India. Even the legal remedies available to homebuyers are very limited, and the ones that are possible take years to take any effect. So, at least for now, choosing your builder with care will definitely be an added advantage if you are going in for highrise living! QUICK BITES WHEN MANY OF OUR BUILDERS ARE UNABLE TO CONSTRUCT EVEN GOOD-QUALITY LOWRISE HOUSES, WILL IT BE SAFE TO LIVE IN SUPER TALL BUILDINGS (TALLER THAN 150M) BUILT BY THEM? WHAT IF THE AREA IS HIT BY AN EARTHQUAKE OR FIRE ENGULFS THE SKYSCRAPER? DELHI NCR FALLS IN SEISMIC ZONE 4 (MEANING VERY HIGH RISK OF EARTHQUAKE), BUT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS HARDLY GEARED TO HANDLE SUCH CONTINGENCIES -TOI

Is high-rise living for you? - Times Of India

Is high-rise living for you? - Times Of India:

Is high-rise living for you?

Rakesh Rai, TNN Mar 28, 2011, 05.40am IST

When you lie flat on your back, the only way to look is up. So is the case with builders it seems. At a time when demand for property is tepid and cash is hard to come by, developers are luring buyers with high-rise apartments.

City after city has seen the launch of high-rise residential projects in the past year. Many have more than 30 floors, with some going up to 100 floors. The Lodha Group is building the tallest residential tower in the world (117 storeys) in Mumbai, while Supertech is selling the 'tallest tower in North India' with 60 floors. Urbana is showing how 'Kolkata will look different' from the 45th floor.

According to experts, as cities gear up to cope with the increasing population, the tall building may well become the new normal, not by choice, but by default. "Till some years ago, there were hardly any residential buildings taller than 5 or 10 floors in places like Delhi or Gujarat . Now, there are projects with 50-70 storeyes," says architect Hafeez Contractor.

Living in a high rise has its advantages. First is the exclusivity . As it takes much more money and time to construct a high rise, it is unlikely that another similar building will come up in the neighbourhood. This is what prompted 25-year-old Akhil Kadyan to book a house on the 28th floor of North Eye, coming up in Noida. "My colleagues have apprehensions, but I have travelled abroad extensively and know there is a status attached to it," he says.

Other aspects that attract buyers are a better view and a cleaner environment. "An important advantage of staying in a high rise, especially in a city like Mumbai, is that we have absolutely zero noise pollution and the air is much cleaner," says Abdul Khatri, a 45-year-old businessman , who lives in a 29-storey apartment in Mumbai.

For others, the amenities offered within a smaller area are the lure. "Our building has all the facilities, like a gymnasium and swimming pool. There is also the security factor, so I didn't mind paying a 20% premium for these," says 38-year-old Mumbai-based Sunil Nair, who stays in a 20-storey building.

How safe are these buildings?

As skyscrapers take svelte new shapes, the safety aspect is the uppermost concern for buyers. What if the area is hit by an earthquake or fire engulfs the building? To address some of the worries of buyers, we spoke to renowned architect Hafeez Contractor (see interview).

As far as earthquakes are concerned, India is divided into five zones based on risk (see map). Most tall buildings that are under construction fall in zones 1 to 3 and are being designed to withstand quakes. "In Noida, the edifices should be able to withstand earthquakes of up to 5 on the Richter scale. However, we have gone a step further and our building will be able to withstand earthquakes of up to 7.5," says R.K. Arora, chairman & MD, Supertech.

Similarly, there are provisions to handle mass evacuations . This can take place from the ground as well as from the top floor, where most tall buildings have a helipad. Though, fire departments in most cities are not yet geared to handle such situations, experts believe that by the time these projects are completed, they would be adequately equipped.

Pay a premium

Almost all residential high rises are sold as premium properties, largely because of the higher construction cost. "The primary cost is because of the foundation of the building, which goes down to a depth of 100 ft or more, so that it can withstand the deflection and wind pressure as the building rises," says Arora. Also, some of the high-strength material used, such as aluminium shutterings are imported, adding to the cost. High-rise structures need special amenities like double-glazed windows to minimise the impact of sound and heat. The end product is around 20-25 % more expensive than the projects in the same location.

Most developers also charge more as you go up for a better view. Also, you get lesser usable area in a high rise compared with that in other buildings. In the case of high rises, the carpet area versus super area anomaly is more skewed against the buyer. "The builder told us that our flat size was 1,400 sq ft, but we realised that its actual carpet size is just 1,000 sq ft," says Bhoumick Vora, who stays on the 26th floor. The reason for this is that skyscrapers have to support more weight, so more parts of the building are used to hold it up. This encroaches upon the usable living space.

The monthly maintenance charge for tall buildings is usually higher too. "Most tall towers now have at least two banks of lifts—one for the lower floors and one for the upper ones. Also, most elevators are limited to a maximum lift height of 500 mts due to the weight of the steel cables ," says an architect. However , Contractor disagrees.

"Imagine you are developing three buildings of 10 storeys each. Each would require 2-3 lifts. Instead, if a building of 30 storeys is built, the developer would need to install only three high-speed lifts," he says.

Adhering to strict fire safety norms in a skyscraper adds to the maintenance cost. A small portion of this charge goes towards insuring the structure. The insurance premium for tall buildings is higher than that for low-rise structures. "Fire engines normally reach up to a height of 22 metres. So, if the height of the building is more than this, more premium is charged," explains Gaurav Garg, CEO and managing director of Tata AIG General Insurance . This additional rate depends on factors such as the number of fire snorkels in the fire brigade and fire protection system in the high rise.

However, high rises offer better price appreciation compared with other properties. The best time to buy is during pre-launch sales when developers want funds and will offer good rates.

"High rises withstand quakes better."

Architect Hafeez Contractor dispels some misconceptions about high-rise structures.

People are wary about living in high-rise structures because they consider them unsafe. Hafeez Contractor, who has designed many of the skyscrapers that are under construction today, addresses some of the common concerns.

WORRY 1: Skyscrapers are unsafe during an earthquake.

Skyscrapers are as prone to damage by an earthquake as any other building. In fact, they are designed to withstand earthquakes. If a city falls in a potential earthquake zone of 3 on the Richter scale, tall buildings are designed to sustain a quake of level 5 or 6.

WORRY 2: Evacuation during an emergency is difficult.

It is as easy to evacuate people from a high rise as from a regular building. If the developer does not cut corners, there are refuge floors at various levels, where people can gather during calamities and staircases are designed for a larger number of people.

WORRY 3: Fire departments will not be able to reach higher floors in case of a fire.

High rises are designed with fire-resistant material. So the chances of the whole building catching fire are lower. All houses are fitted with fire fighting systems like sprinklers and wet risers, which use pipes with pressurised water that is available at all times.

—with Amit Shanbaug, Priya Kapoor and Shobhana Chadha

A GPA sale still gets you a sale deed in Delhi

A GPA sale still gets you a sale deed in Delhi:

The Supreme Court verdict on general power of attorney (GPA) on October 11, 2011 was supposed to have made life tougher for home buyers and sellers. It was assumed that buyers would ¬ if they bought the property on GPAs ¬ neither get the title of the property nor be able to sell it. However, that's not the case. There is still a lot of confusion over the apex court's verdict. Sale deeds are still being given for GPAbased property transactions. “According to the SC verdict, any form of GPA can't be a valid document to get a sale deed. But, the registrar's offices at various places in Delhi say just the opposite -that you can get a sale deed by paying a requisite amount of money any time in the future. And this is what we are telling buyers and sellers who are coming to us for legal counseling,“ says Ashwin Kumar Sharma, a lawyer at the registrar office, Ansari Road. Hundreds of people at various registrar offices in Delhi are running from pillar to post with queries, “If I buy a property through an IGPA (Irrevocable General Power of Attorney), can I get it converted to a sale deed later? Or has the SC judgment made the sale deed a mandatory document for actual ownership of the property? The bigger problem is the interpretation of the judgment by senior officers in the registering authorities. Courtesy - HT Estate (Hindustan Times) Dt – 3/12/2011

क्लियर टाइटल या कानूनी विवाद, सर्च रिपोर्ट से पाएं जवाब- Navbharat Times

क्लियर टाइटल या कानूनी विवाद, सर्च रिपोर्ट से पाएं जवाब- Navbharat Times:

निर्भय कुमार॥
किसी भी प्रॉपर्टी के टाइटल के बारे में जानने के लिएआपको सर्च रिपोर्ट की जरूरत पड़ती है। इससे टाइटल कीक्लीयरिटी के साथ साथ आपको और भी ढेरों जानकारियांमिलती हैं। मसलन , प्रॉपर्टी पर किसी प्रकार का लोन तोनहीं है या फिर प्रॉपर्टी किसी कानूनी विवाद में तो नहीं है।दरअसल , सब रजिस्ट्रार दफ्तरों में रजिस्टर्ड ( सेल डीडद्वारा ) प्रॉपर्टी से संबंधित सारे रिकॉर्ड रखे जाते हैं। इसलिएआप कभी भी कोई प्रॉपर्टी खरीदने से पहले उसके भूत औरवर्तमान की सारी जानकारियां ले सकते हैं।

बुक -1 के तहत रजिस्टर्ड होने सेल डीड के संबंध में सब -रजिस्ट्रार दफ्तर से कोई भी व्यक्ति जानकारी हासिल करसकता है। इसके लिए एक प्रक्रिया बनी हुई है जिसे फॉलोकरना होता है। जिस किसी को भी किसी प्रॉपर्टी के संबंध मेंविस्तृत जानकारी की जरूरत होते है , उसे एक आवेदन सब- रजिस्ट्रार दफ्तर में देना होता है। उस आवेदन पत्र में छानबीन की जाने वाली प्रॉपर्टी के ब्यौरे के साथ - साथयह भी बताना होता है कि आप अमुक प्रॉपर्टी के बारे में कब से कब तक के रिकॉर्ड देखना चाहते हैं।

कितने साल का रिकॉर्ड
अमूमन लोग 25 से 30 साल का रिकॉर्ड ही देखते हैं। बैंक आदि में इतने साल तक के रिकॉर्ड की ही मांग की जातीहै। वैसे , अगर आप इससे ज्यादा समय का रिकॉर्ड देखना चाहते हैं , तो इस पर कोई रोक नहीं है। लेकिन ज्यादासमय का रिकॉर्ड देख पाना आसान नहीं रह जाता है।

साल के हिसाब से फीस
दिल्ली की बात करें तो तो यहां छानबीन के लिए दिए गए आवेदन के साथ साल के हिसाब से 100 रुपए की फीसदेनी पड़ती है। यानी अगर आप 30 साल का रिकॉर्ड देखना चाहते हैं तो आपको 3000 रुपये की फीस भरनीपड़ेगी। प्रॉपर्टी मामलों से जुड़े एडवोकेट अजिताभ ने बताया कि आवेदन पत्र और फीस की रसीद के साथ व्यक्तिको अपना पहचान पत्र की फोटो कॉपी भी लगाने की जरूरत होती है। ये सारी औपचतारिकताएं पूरी कर व्यक्तिअपने जरूरत की प्रॉपर्टी का इतिहास पता कर सकता है।

कैसे और क्या देखें
आप जब छानबीन करने जाएं तो सिर्फ बुक ( रजिस्टर ) में चिपकाए गए दस्तावेज को देख कर ही तसल्ली न करलें। वैसे तो आजकल कंप्यूटराइजेशन के कारण आपको टाइटल संबंधी जानकारी कंप्यूटर से ही मिल जाती है ,लेकिन कानूनी अड़चनों और बैंक आदि के लोन वगैरह की जानकारी अब भी सब - रजिस्ट्रार दफ्तरों में कागजीकार्रवाई के कारण अलग से रखी जाती है। एडवोकेट ए के धर्मराज ने बताया कि जिस किसी को छानबीन करनीहो , उन्हें सप्लीमेंट्री रजिस्ट्रर जरूर देखना चाहिए। सप्लीमेंट्री रजिस्टर के जरिये ही लोन और कानूनी पंगे कापता चल पाता है।

सर्च रिपोर्ट के फायदे
इस रिपोर्ट के कई फायदे हैं। इससे यह सुनिश्चित हो जाता है कि जिस प्रॉपर्टी के संबंध में छानबीन की गई है ,उसके किसी पुराने मामले को लेकर खरीदार को कभी कोई परेशानी नहीं झेलनी पड़ेगी। पुराना बिल नहीं चुकानापड़ेगा और किसी कानूनी पचड़े में नहीं पड़ना होगा। इसी तरह , हाउसिंग लोन देने वाले बैंक को सर्च रिपोर्ट केमाध्यम से यह संतुष्टि रहती है कि वह सही प्रॉपर्टी के लिए लोन दे रहा है। जाहिर है कि बैंक किसी भी विवादितया पहले से गिरवी रखी या बकाये वाली प्रॉपर्टी के लिए लोन नहीं देते। उन्हें रिकवरी करनी होती है और ऐसीकोई बात होने से उनका रिस्क बढ़ जाता है।

सर्च रिपोर्ट के लिए आप चाहें तो वकील की भी मदद ले सकते हैं , लेकिन अगर आपको प्रॉपर्टी मामलों की थोड़ीभी समझ है तो आप खुद छानबीन कर सकते हैं। लेकिन यहां एक बात यह भी ध्यान में रखें कि सर्च रिपोर्ट मेंआपको उन्हीं बातों को जानकारियां मिल सकती हैं , जो सब - रजिस्ट्रार दफ्तर में उपलब्ध होंगी। अगर किसीव्यक्ति ने किसी प्रॉपर्टी के संबंध में कुछ छुपा लिया है या किसी अन्य कारण से सब रजिस्ट्रार दफ्तर में कोईजानकारी उपलब्ध न हो , तो वे जानकारियां आपको नहीं मिल पाएंगी।

जीपीए की नहीं छानबीन
यहां याद रखने वाली एक अहम बात यह है कि अगर आप वैसी कोई प्रॉपर्टी खरीद रहें हैं , जिसकी कभी सेल डीडहुई ही नहीं , तो उसके संबंध में आप छानबीन सब - रिजस्ट्रार दफ्तर से नहीं कर पाएंगे। जीपीए आदि के संबंधमें व्यवस्था यह है कि छानबीन सिर्फ सेलर या परचेजर ही कर सकते हैं। यानी छानबीन का आधिकार सिर्फ पुरानेएटॉर्नी धारक ( प्रचलन में पुराने दस्तावेज के हिसाब से खरीददार ) या उसके पक्ष में जिस व्यक्ति ने जीपीए कियाथा , दोनों को ही होता है। अत : भावी खरीदार के नाते आप छानबीन नहीं कर सकते और आपको जिस व्यक्तिद्वारा आपके पक्ष में एटॉर्नी की जा रही है , उसकी बातों पर यकीन करना होगा।

जब हो सिर्फ जीपीए चेन
अगर किसी प्रॉपर्टी की कभी सेल डीड हुई ही नहीं हो , तो उसके संबंध में जानकारी लेने के लिए तहसीलदार केदफ्तर से फर्द निकलवा कर जानकारी ली जा सकती है।