Land Records and Land Reform in India
Conclusive Titling: The Torrens Idea
Some countries guarantee title through the state, so a registered owner is protected, and India is discussing a move in that direction.
A different model.
Torrens
Under this system, the state’s register is conclusive proof of ownership and the state compensates for errors.
India today
Title is presumptive, so buyers must check history and hire lawyers.
Reform ideas
NITI Aayog and others have proposed a conclusive titling law.
Trade-offs
It requires accurate records and funds to compensate mistakes.
Certain ownership
A buyer relies on the state register without searching decades of deeds.
Assuming titling can precede clean records
Accuracy comes first.
Key takeaways
- Torrens gives conclusive title.
- India's is presumptive.
- Reform is proposed.
- Accuracy is a prerequisite.
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