SUIT FOR DECLARATION OF OWNERSHIP BY ADVERSE POSSESSION

 

🏛 IN THE COURT OF CIVIL JUDGE AT [PLACE]

Civil Suit No. ____ of 20__

Plaintiff:
[Your full name],
[Your address]

Defendant:
[Name of Government Department / State / Union of India],
[Department address]

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SUIT FOR DECLARATION OF OWNERSHIP BY ADVERSE POSSESSION

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Most Respectfully Showeth:

1. That the plaintiff is the absolute possessor of the land bearing Survey No. ___ / Khasra No. ___, measuring ___ sq. m / acres, situated at [full description of the land], within the jurisdiction of this Hon’ble Court.

2. That the said land originally belonged to the defendant, i.e., the Government of [State/Central], but the plaintiff has been in continuous, open, peaceful, exclusive, and hostile possession of the said land since [year], that is, for a period exceeding 30 years.

3. That the plaintiff’s possession has been known to the defendant and the public at large. The plaintiff has constructed [details: house/building/farm/fence], has been paying electricity/water/property tax bills (copies enclosed), and has exercised all acts of ownership.

4. That despite the defendant’s knowledge, no action has been taken by the government to assert their title or dispossess the plaintiff within the statutory period under Article 112 of the Limitation Act, 1963.

5. That as per law, the plaintiff has perfected title by adverse possession over the suit land and is entitled to be declared the lawful owner.

6. Cause of action arose on [date], when the plaintiff’s right was first challenged / when government attempted to interfere (if applicable), or continues to arise as long as the government does not recognize plaintiff’s ownership.

7. That this Hon’ble Court has jurisdiction to entertain and try this suit as the property is situated within its jurisdiction.

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Prayer

The plaintiff therefore prays that this Hon’ble Court may be pleased to:
a) Declare that the plaintiff has perfected title to the suit land by adverse possession and is the lawful owner;
b) Restrain the defendant from interfering with the plaintiff’s possession;
c) Award costs of the suit; and
d) Grant such other and further relief as this Hon’ble Court deems fit and proper.

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Verification

I, [Your Name], the plaintiff herein, verify that the contents of this plaint are true and correct to my knowledge and belief.
Date: _______
Place: _______

(Signature of Plaintiff)

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📂 Checklist of Documents to Attach

✅ Site map / survey plan
✅ Electricity/water/property tax bills in your name
✅ Old photographs, affidavits from neighbors
✅ Any court papers, correspondence, or evidence showing possession

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If you give me:
✅ Your name & address
✅ Land details (survey number, location)
✅ How long you’ve been in possession and under what circumstances