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Dear Client,
A family settlement deed once executed and signed by all the parties can never be revoked or canceled unilaterally. and a registered deed can be canceled by the Court's order only. In the absence of any Court's order canceling the settlement deed, the same is still in force. Accordingly, the son being the legal heir of the settlor father has transferred the title of the said property to others. Mere signatures of legal heirs and witnesses on stamp paper might not be considered as an

Dear Client,
After execution of a registered development agreement, a segregation deed needed registration. Section 17 of The Registration Act, 1908 mandates registration of documents affecting immovable property (Rs. 100 or more). Since the separation deed deals with Immovable property and creates separate ownership rights, registration is mandatory. Registration creates a public record of ownership. We hope that our response is helpful to you.

Dear Client,
A mutation of land/property entitled a person in whose favour mutation is done to pay the land revenue in question. Mutation entry does not confer any right, title or interest in favour of the person and the mutation entry in the revenue record is only for the fiscal purpose that does not override the title conferred through a registered Deed of Sale/conveyance. An aggrieved person can file a civil suit for a declaration under Section 34 of the Specific Relief Act before the compete

Dear Client,
A rectification deed is also referred to as a deed of confirmation, correction deed, confirmation deed, supplementary deed, amendment deed, etc. A rectification deed is recognized under Section 17 of the Indian Registration Act, 1908, and is a perfectly legal way to correct errors in legal documents. Rectification deeds are an acceptable method of correcting errors in original deeds or documents like sale deeds and title deeds with the prior permission of the Registrar/Sub-Registrar

Dear Client,
Rectification deeds can't be used to nullify legal mistakes in the document. Only factual errors in property documents could be nullified by creating a rectification deed. The basic nature of the original deed can also not be changed through the correction deed. A correction deed is possible only when the error is genuine and unintentional. If either party has found an error in the sale deed, the buyer and the seller will have to make an appearance in the sub registrar's office, whe

Dear Client,
If your friend's father passed away intestate i.e without any will, then regardless of class of property whether it is residential or commercial, all the surviving legal heirs are entitled to an equal share in the said property following the provision of succession law. To transfer the title of the property entirely in favour of one legal heir of the deceased, two common documents are required for processing and effecting the change of ownership, one is a death certificate of the de

Dear Client,
It is important to follow the mandatory requirements under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 for the transfer of ownership of the vehicle. Accordingly, the Seller and the Buyer must sign statutory forms and change of address in the Certificate of Registration(RC) to process the transfer of ownership of the vehicle. In the absence of such documents, you might face serious consequences. You can approach the RTO officer, inform him about your grievance and request him to take necessary acti

Dear Client,
Firstly, it is important to obtain the records of property registration from the Sub-Registrar's Office to prove your uncle's title over the property. Next, you can send a legal notice to the neighbor. Further, you can file a suit before the jurisdictional civil court and seek a declaration under Sec.34 of the Specific Relief Act and an injunction under Order 39 Rule 1 & 2 CPC read with Section 151 of CPC against the neighbor. If required, you can consult an advocate for advice and

Dear Client,
The Marriage Registration Act provides for the amendment of any information on the marriage certificate if sufficient reason and evidence is given for the same. You can file a rectification application to the Registrar by providing required documents to support the reason for the correction. Further, you can get a new marriage certificate by paying a nominal fee. But, if the Registrar fails rectify it, then you can file a declaration suit in civil court and seek for necessary change

Dear Client,

Listing your permanent address as Mumbai should not pose any issues unless someone maliciously files a complaint against you.