SRA

A.Dear Client,

If your mother has a legally recognised and transferable interest in the slum property or structure, she can execute a Will in favour of you. The fact that your sisters have not financially or physically supported her does not by itself determine ownership rights; however, your mother is generally free to express her wishes regarding her property through a valid Will, subject to applicable law.

In an SRA matter, the position can be different from an ordinary property because the right to a rehabilitation tenement or other benefits may be subject to SRA eligibility criteria, government records, and applicable transfer or succession rules.

If your mother's name is recorded in the relevant Annexure and she is recognised as an eligible occupant, the Will may be an important document showing her intention that you should succeed to her rights. However, whether the authorities will transfer the existing rights or a future rehabilitation tenement solely on the basis of the Will will depend upon the applicable SRA rules and the facts of the case.

It is advisable to preserve all documents relating to the property, including the Annexure, eligibility documents, photo pass, electricity bills, and proof of residence. Your mother should also ensure that the Will is properly drafted and executed in accordance with law.