This mother deed or original sale deed traces and evidences the origin/antecedent ownership of the property from the beginning, in case the property has changed various hands. Mother Deed also helps in smooth selling of the property by establishing the current ownership.
However, if the original Mother Deed is missing, one should obtain the certified copies from the registering authorities.
Other documents that are required to be checked are:
- Sale deed (present Title deed) in name of present seller.
- Encumbrance Certificate from date of purchase till date
- Latest tax receipt and electricity bill & receipt for the said flat
- NOC from the society for sale of the flat and share certificates issued by the society, if any.
- Agreement of sale & construction executed by developer in favour of seller (original agreement with the builder)
- Khata certificate
- Sanctioned building plan
- Possession/occupancy certificate from builder
- Joint development agreement, GPA, and sharing/supplementary agreement, between land owner and builder
- Power of attorney ( if any)