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so i m staying in new delhi where there is a building of 4 flats in a building we have 3 flats from the building and we are staying on the 2nd floor and the 3rd floor is of other person . we have kep

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2 months ago


A. Dear Client,

It appears that the staircase is shared between the third-floor residents and the second-floor residents. Therefore, you may not be allowed to install a shoe rack on the wall of the staircase as it could cause inconvenience to the people residing on the third floor while using the common staircase. It's important to note that providing an exact legal opinion would require a physical examination of the location and a verification of the relevant documents.

If you are considering m ...ReadMore

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After 22 year of purchase, now i found that my property comes under CNT Act because its khatiyan is in the name of Hazam(obc). I Also belong to obc category but not comes under CNT list account to Jha

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2 months ago


A. Dear Client,

The Chota Nagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act, 1908, is a legislation designed to safeguard the land rights of the tribal population in Jharkhand. Notably, it restricts the transfer of land to non-tribals within the areas of its jurisdiction. Section 46 of the CNT Act governs the purchase of tribal land, allowing tribal-to-tribal land transfers with the prior permission of the Deputy Commissioner. However, Section 71A empowers the Deputy Commissioner to evict a non-tribal transferee (purchas ...ReadMore

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Hello, my grandfather, my mom’s father purchased a property in her name in 1997, the documents are with my uncle(mom’s brother), I somehow managed to get a hold of getting some blurred out picture

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2 months ago


A. Dear Client,

In the given situation, you should initiate legal proceedings to protect your rights. First, file a civil suit for a declaration under Sec. 34 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 before the competent Civil Court. In this suit, seek an injunction under Order 39 Rule 1 & 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), read with Section 151 of CPC. Request the court to exercise its inherent power to ensure justice in the matter.

Additionally, file a private complaint against your uncle (mom’ ...ReadMore

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icon Legal Implications of Will Modification After the Passing of a Testator

After my grandfather passed away, his will stipulated that his property would be given to his wife, my grandmother. Upon her passing, the property would be divided into three parts, among my two uncle

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A. Dear Client,
Any alteration or modification in a WILL after the demise of the Testor of the will is impermissible and unenforceable under the law. In the case of testamentary succession, the wishes of the testator will prevail. Therefore, until and unless a will becomes enforceable through probate, the beneficiary as per the will is not considered an owner of the property and cannot dispose of the property to other legal heirs. Probate is a court-certified copy of the will. Once the probate of t ...ReadMore

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icon Property - bought a land of around 5000 sq feet in partnership

Hi, I bought a land of around 5000 sq feet in partnership with a friend. He owns 1800 sq feet and I owned 4200 sq feet of land. We both gave our land to a builder for constructing a building of 3 floo

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2 months ago


A. Dear Client,
A dispute arising out of a jointly owned property between the co-owners is resolved in case an aggrieved party files a civil suit for a declaration under Sec.34 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 before the competent Civil Court seeking an injunction under Order 39 Rule 1 & 2 CPC read with Section 151 of CPC requesting the Court to exercise its inherent power to do justice in the Court. But, from the contents of your query, it appears that apart from the cause of civil suit, other vio ...ReadMore

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I have an agricultural land of one acre and the person next to my land has made road in my property. When I requested the municipal to measure my land he only gave me back 1 cent of my land and two ce

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2 months ago


A. Dear Client,

In the given situation, if you intend to address a dispute or claim ownership of immovable property, it is advisable to follow a legal course of action. Firstly, serve a legal notice to the person involved. Subsequently, you may consider filing a civil suit for a declaration under Section 34 of the Specific Relief Act, 1963 before the competent Civil Court.

Within this suit, you can request an injunction under Order 39 Rule 1 & 2 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), read with Sectio ...ReadMore

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icon My share of property

How can I get my share of mother's property from mother, which is in my mother's name

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2 months ago


A. Dear Sir,
If it is joint family then you are entitled otherwise you are not entitled. Please see the following rules also.
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Section 15 in The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
15. General rules of succession in the case of female Hindus.—

(1) The property of a female Hindu dying intestate shall devolve according to the rules set out in section 16,—
(a) firstly, upon the sons and daughters (including the children of any pre-deceased son or da ...ReadMore

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Can a House in haldwani belonging to SC category sold to a couple jointly belonging to SC(wife) & ST(husband) category. WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE? AND LEGAL ADVISE?

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2 months ago


A. Dear Client,

Section 42 of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act prohibits the sale of Scheduled Caste (SC) land without the approval of the concerned District Magistrate (DM) or Collector. This legislation is designed to safeguard the interests of the SC/ST community. If you wish to acquire SC land, you must obtain authorization from the DM or Collector.

To clarify the process and understand the necessary steps, it is advisable to visit the office of the co ...ReadMore

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Actually I am in the government engineering college in kolkata , west bengal. I had allergy and asthma and did not stay at my hostel in 8th semester as of now this is march and three months have passe

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2 months ago


A. Dear Client,

In this situation, there is no alternative but to comply with the college rules. As the default was attributed to your actions, you must bear the consequences. Nevertheless, you have the option to submit a mercy petition to the college authority, seeking some leniency or a partial waiver of the outstanding amount. The decision on whether to grant any concession rests with the discretion of the college authority. It is recommended to approach this process respectfully and present y ...ReadMore

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icon Construction of additional flats in an existing cooperative housing society

I am a member of a cooperative housing society in kolkata. We have a spare land in our premises jointly own by its members. Can our board constract some additional flats in that area with an aim of

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2 months ago


A. Dear Client,

If you're considering a new construction project for your society and it is duly registered, you may want to consult with a lawyer specializing in real estate matters. In the context of a registered society, it's mentioned that there might not be a requirement for the consent of all members to proceed with the new construction project.

It's crucial to seek legal advice to ensure that you are well-informed about the legal requirements, regulations, and procedures involved in initi ...ReadMore

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