case study 3
Restoring Ancestral Land Rights in Darakwadi, Rajgurunagar
Client Background
In Darakwadi Village, Taluka Khed Rajgurunagar, District Pune, a client faced a serious issue with his ancestral land records. In 1995, his grandfather’s name was duly recorded on the 7/12 extract (Satbara). However, by 2015, the name had mysteriously disappeared from the records and was replaced with the name of a local individual through a fraudulent mutation entry.
The Challenge
Land fraud through name changes in mutation records in India is difficult to fight due to strict three-year limitation rules, poor record-keeping, and collusion with officials. Victims face delays, high legal costs, and intimidation, making timely action and evidence collection very challenging.
The challenges we had in front of us in this case were:
- Sudden disappearance of the rightful owner’s name from official land records
- Fraudulent mutation entry made in favour of another individual
- Client lacked clarity on the procedure to reclaim rightful ownership
- Risk of permanent loss of ancestral land if not resolved legally
Our Approach
Rokade Associates initiated a detailed investigation into the case, combining land record expertise with legal processes:
- Verified historical land ownership through government records
- Collected documentary evidence of the fraudulent mutation
- Coordinated with government departments to trace the manipulation in records
- Assisted the client in filing a legal case against the fraudulent claimant
- Presented complete evidence in court to restore rightful ownership
The Outcome
The fraudulent entry was successfully challenged in court. By court order, the unauthorized name was removed, and the client’s grandfather’s rightful ownership was reinstated in the official 7/12 extract.
The Impact
- Client regained legal rights and security over ancestral land
- Exposed and legally acted against a fraudulent claim
- Prevented future misuse or disputes of the property
- Reinforced Rokade Associates’ reputation for handling complex land fraud cases with precision and integrity
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