Guide to the legalities of buying or selling a flat in Goa for Non Resident Indians or Persons of Indian Origin. As you might have all taken a guess that it is quite the hassle nevertheless it keeps the entire process legal and establishes that right title to your property.
For buying land
a. Title documents of the property such as Form I & IV, previous and last Sale Deeds
b. Nil Encumbrance certificate issued by the Sub-Registrars Office with is less than 6 months old
c. Check Regional Plan at the Town and Country Planning Office for the zoning earmarked to it.
Additionally;
- You can request for a zoning certificate from the department
- Check for land acquisition from the office of the PWD if the property is touching a road
- With the Forest Department you can also check the Forest Conversation Act
For sub-divided plots
1. Sub Division Plan by the PDA, Village Panchayat or Town and Planning Department
2. Final NOC issued for the particular sub-division
3. Approved plots in the area earmarked for residential structures
For Buying a Flat or a Villa
a. Approved Plans for the area issued by the Government authorities such as PDA, Town and Planning Department and Village Panchayat
b. Construction license from the above authorities for the erection of the structure
c. Documents to the Title of the Land
d. Issuance of the Occupancy Certificate from the Village Panchayat
You must also have the following paperwork in place
a. Overseas Citizen of India or Persons of Indian Origin Card
b. Title Verification by a reputed lawyer. History from first owner upto current owner
c. House taxed/Property taxes are paid
d. Stamp Paper and a Valid Sale Deed to be signed
e. Society Transfer or Share Certificate
You can also download this free pdf here that will has more details on the buying and selling of properties for PIO's or NRI's
For buying land
a. Title documents of the property such as Form I & IV, previous and last Sale Deeds
b. Nil Encumbrance certificate issued by the Sub-Registrars Office with is less than 6 months old
c. Check Regional Plan at the Town and Country Planning Office for the zoning earmarked to it.
Additionally;
- You can request for a zoning certificate from the department
- Check for land acquisition from the office of the PWD if the property is touching a road
- With the Forest Department you can also check the Forest Conversation Act
For sub-divided plots
1. Sub Division Plan by the PDA, Village Panchayat or Town and Planning Department
2. Final NOC issued for the particular sub-division
3. Approved plots in the area earmarked for residential structures
For Buying a Flat or a Villa
a. Approved Plans for the area issued by the Government authorities such as PDA, Town and Planning Department and Village Panchayat
b. Construction license from the above authorities for the erection of the structure
c. Documents to the Title of the Land
d. Issuance of the Occupancy Certificate from the Village Panchayat
You must also have the following paperwork in place
a. Overseas Citizen of India or Persons of Indian Origin Card
b. Title Verification by a reputed lawyer. History from first owner upto current owner
c. House taxed/Property taxes are paid
d. Stamp Paper and a Valid Sale Deed to be signed
e. Society Transfer or Share Certificate
You can also download this free pdf here that will has more details on the buying and selling of properties for PIO's or NRI's