Thinking of buying a plot or an under-construction property in Noida?
The Authority has issued a fresh public warning asking people not to buy or sell properties falling under specific khasra numbers in parts of Salarpur Khadar, Bhangel Begumpur and Hajipur villages, saying these lands have already been acquired or notified by the authority and have witnessed illegal construction and encroachments.
The authority has also warned that buyers could face legal and financial consequences if they purchase properties in these areas without verifying the land records first.
Here’s what the notification means and why every homebuyer should understand what a khasra number is before signing a property deal.
In its public notice, the Noida Authority said:
“It is informed to the general public that in Village Salarpur, Bhangel Begumpur and Hajipur, some persons/land mafias/encroachers have carried out illegal constructions and encroachments on land obtained by the Noida Authority through notification, acquisition and lease.”
The authority added that it has been carrying out demolition and sealing drives from time to time, has issued notices to remove illegal constructions and has also initiated FIRs against several encroachers.
It further cautioned that it has not approved any building plans on the identified land parcels.
“No building plan for any building or plot has been sanctioned by the Authority on these khasra numbers. Any construction carried out on these lands is completely illegal, and no basic civic amenities such as electricity, water, sewerage, roads or drains will be provided.”
The notification covers specific land parcels in:
Salarpur Khadar
Bhangel Begumpur
Hajipur
Among the listed khasra numbers are:
Salarpur Khadar: 700–711, 723, 724, 728–735, 745–752, 759, 760, 762–764, 779, 780 and 795–798.
Bhangel Begumpur: 176, 178, 217, 221, 223, 225, 226, 247, 250 and 251.
Hajipur: 412.
The notification also includes maps and satellite images showing the affected locations to help identify the land parcels.
One of the biggest mistakes homebuyers make while purchasing land is paying attention only to the colony name or the builder’s brochure.
The most important detail is often the khasra number.
A khasra number is a unique identification number assigned by the revenue department to every parcel of land in a village. It works much like a plot number in a housing society or a survey number in other states.
Each khasra number tells authorities exactly which piece of land is being referred to and contains important information such as ownership, location, boundaries, land use and whether the land has been acquired by the government or is involved in any legal dispute.
This is why authorities issue warnings using khasra numbers rather than just village names. Even within the same village, some land parcels may be legal while others may have been acquired or restricted.
Suppose someone is selling you a plot in Salarpur Khadar.
If the plot falls under Khasra No. 730, for example, it would be covered by this latest warning. Even though the property may physically exist and even have buildings on it, the Authority says the land is part of notified or acquired land where construction is illegal.
Buying such a property could expose a purchaser to demolition action, denial of civic infrastructure and prolonged legal disputes.
The Authority has advised prospective buyers to verify the land details before entering into any sale or purchase transaction.
The notification states:
“The general public is advised to obtain information from the Noida Authority before buying or selling land falling under these khasra numbers so that they do not suffer any financial loss.”
It further warns that if any legal dispute arises in future over such land, the responsibility will lie with the buyer and seller.
For most homebuyers, a property’s location, price and builder often become the deciding factors.
However, the Noida Authority’s latest notice is a reminder that checking the khasra number may be just as important.
A simple verification with the Authority before making a purchase could help buyers avoid investing in land that may later become the subject of demolition, litigation or denial of basic civic services.
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