Karnataka land dispute: Own 3 guntas but location unclear (no podi) – how do courts handle this?

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May 2, 2026 at 12:31 pm

Hi everyone,

The words written were mine but framed with the help of chat gpt , and i am posting on behalf of my father

I’m seeking advice on a long-running family land dispute in Karnataka. The case is at final arguments, but the main issue is identifying the exact location of our land.

Background:

– Our family originally owned land in Sy.No. 98/2 (~2.16 acres)

– My father sold most of it to a party (now a medical college)

– He retained 3 guntas, but:

– No podi (subdivision survey) was done

– No proper chakbandi/boundary documentation

Now the college has developed a large campus, and our 3 guntas lies somewhere within it.

Current situation:

– Case filed in 2007 (encroachment)

– Ownership is supported by RTC

– Opponent indirectly acknowledges our land

– But exact location is unclear (main issue)

Clues from records:

– Their document (Sy.No. 98/1) says: North = remaining 98/2 (3 guntas)

→ suggests our land is on the north side

– No mention in Sy.No. 99 or 100 → likely not east or south

– Total north side ~400 ft, our portion ~90 ft → exact spot unclear

– Family understanding: likely north-west, near Sy.No. 103 (relative’s land)

– There was also a 60 ft access path (badu) from the north that we used

Questions:

1. Is “north side” argument enough, or is exact survey required?

2. Can we admit chakbandi mistake due to no podi, or will that weaken our case?

3. Can they claim adverse possession despite us filing case in 2007?

4. Strategy: stick to “north side” or claim north-west without strong proof?

5. In Karnataka, do such cases get dismissed, sent for survey (ADLR), or pushed to settlement?

6. Land value ~₹30L, case since 2007, ~40–50% chance — worth continuing?

Core issue: ownership is clear, but location is not.

Any advice from lawyers/surveyors or similar experiences would really help.

Thanks

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