Property Partition (Angshabanda)
Claiming your legal share of ancestral property.
Overview
Every coparcener (father, mother, son, daughter) has an equal right to ancestral property. If the head of family refuses to share, a case can be filed.
1Step-by-Step Instructions
Property List
List all known lands, houses, and bank balances. You can ask court to order 'Tuk' (details) from Land Revenue Office.
- Missing hidden assets or bank accounts
2Document Checklist
Required Documents
0 of 4 ready
Why Applications Get Rejected
Private Earnings
Property earned by self-effort (not ancestral) is usually not subject to partition.
3Appointment & Visit
File Case
File 'Angsha Dabi' in District Court.
Written Response
Opponent submits response (Pratiuttar).
Inventory
Court orders official inventory (Tayat) of assets.
Partition Deed
Court separates the shares.
Common Questions
Q. Do married daughters get property?
Yes, married daughters have equal rights to parental property under current law.
Q. What is court fee?
You must pay a court fee percentage based on the value of the property you are claiming.
Q. Can parents deny property?
They cannot deny share of ancestral property, but can dispose of their self-earned property as they wish.