Chennai proptech platform’s new digital tool aims to prevent land disputes

As property transactions rise across Tamil Nadu, a Chennai-based proptech firm is introducing a new approach to address long-standing problems in land construction and development through early digital verification .

LandLens, a platform developed by Verified.RealEstate , brings together fragmented public records and regulatory data into a single system that allows buyers and investors to assess potential risks before purchasing land or property . The initiative is being viewed by industry observers as a trend-setter in preventive due diligence , particularly as disputes linked to land classification and environmental compliance continue to surface after construction has already begun.

Recent cases involving temple land claims, coastal regulation violations, and wetland encroachments in and around Chennai have exposed gaps in traditional verification practices. While information exists across government departments, experts note that it is rarely interpreted collectively, leaving buyers vulnerable to legal and financial complications .

The platform enables users to check zoning regulations, flood and environmental indicators, historical land-use changes, ownership references, and development feasibility parameters through a location-based digital interface. It also allows ongoing monitoring of properties for changes in ownership or encumbrance records.

Built on analysis of more than 100,000 properties and thousands of legal documents , the system reflects a broader shift toward data-driven real estate decisions . Similar tools, analysts say, could soon be extended to other major urban centres , where rapid expansion overlaps with environmentally sensitive and historically regulated land zones.

However, the growing reliance on large-scale property data has also raised concerns over data accuracy, privacy, and dependence on aggregated public records . Experts caution that digital verification platforms must ensure strong safeguards to prevent misinterpretation of information and protect user data as such systems gain wider adoption.

With real estate remaining one of the largest financial commitments for Indian households, platforms like LandLens signal a move toward safer and more transparent property transactions , where risks are identified before construction begins rather than during legal disputes.