pyrex wrote:Dear Wazuans,
I need some advice/help. I have an ancestral piece of land 1.1 Ha to which a hold a title deed issued in 1993.
Recently I sent a friend to do a search and the result indicates the title is in somebody else name and was issued in 2013. I happen to know this guy and upon inquiring from him, he absolutely denied anything to do with the transfer.
I am kindly seeking advice on how to proceed and restore the title back in my name.
Thank you for the sound advice
Even if he has denied, have the matter resolved in court. Sue him, the Land Registrar and the Land Board chair.
In your affidavit, indicate that:
- you have never transferred the land to the title holder or any other entity.
- you are still in possession of the original title deed
- you never appeared before the local land board to consent transfer
Pray:-
- to have illegal title canceled
- the registrar ordered to issue you with a new title deed.
- costs to the three parties.
This is a very straight-forward matter - from the facts you have given.
Please please, do not allow to resolve this matter out of court. The Registrar and local land board chair might ask you to. You might be lucky if they are not the same individuals who handled the fraudulent transfer.
Most likely the thief won't appear in court. The government officials might also not turn up. That will give you a smooth sail.
If you agree resolving this out of court, you risk having the same being repeated in the future. Washa moto kubwa.
By now you should have:-
- Placing a caveat/caution on the land
- put a sign on the plot reading: Grabbers will be prosecuted| Land not on sale| By owner 0722100100 (put your number).
- stopped any activity on the land, including grazing harmless goats and hens.
...washa moto kubwa.