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A property's title is its certificate of ownership. When a property passes from one owner to another, the title must change too — the new owner's name is substituted for the previous owner's.

Transferring a title transfers a bundle of rights: to sell, mortgage, lien or gift the property. Specific rules apply, and following them is what makes the transfer valid. In practice the process is time-consuming, needs proper documentation, and involves fees payable to the relevant authorities.

Diversion is when the holder of a piece of land changes its use from agricultural to a non-agricultural purpose. The law treats these as two distinct categories of land use, and moving between them requires the correct approvals.

Under the Model Town and Country Planning Act, state planning boards coordinate and advise local planning authorities across urban and rural areas. We provide consultation on matters relating to the Town and Country Planning Organisation (TCPO).