How do I verify Lalpurja and check for encumbrances (Jagga Rokka) before buying?

Short answer: Three trips to the Malpot Karyalaya (Land Revenue Office) and one to the Survey Office, in this order.

The due-diligence sequence.

1. Lalpurja authentication — verify the original document against the Malpot record. Confirm the kitta number, area in aana / paisa / dam or ropani / aana / paisa / dam, and chain of ownership.
2. Tiro Rasid (tax clearance) — confirm property tax is paid to current fiscal year.
3. Jagga Rokka search — search for mortgages, court holds, or family disputes. This is the step where deals quietly die.
4. Ghar Bato Sifaris — confirm road access and frontage from the ward office.
5. Plot survey re-check — measure the kitta against the Lalpurja with a registered surveyor; boundary discrepancies are common in subdivided plots.

The exception most askers miss. Even with all five checks clean, the Deed System in Nepal does not guarantee title — the state is a witness, not an insurer. Title insurance is rare. Verify the seller’s identity against citizenship and CCTV-witness the signing.

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