Property Cases

Can mediation proceedings solve the land dispute between the siblings? My family inherited a vast ancestral property from my grandparents. The property was divided among the siblings, but as time passed, disputes arose regarding the revenue and maintenance of the land. Civil court cases were filed, and tensions grew between family members. Despite attempts at mediation, the siblings couldn’t come to an agreement, and the legal battle dragged on for years. Finally, the judge ordered the partition of the property and appointed a mediator to oversee the division of the revenue. The siblings were unhappy with the decision, but they had no choice but to comply. However, the mediator’s approach was different. Instead of focusing solely on the financial aspects, he encouraged the siblings to communicate openly about their needs and concerns.

Through his guidance, they were able to come to a fair and amicable agreement on the revenue and maintenance of the property. The mediation process also helped the siblings mend their relationships and reconnect as a family. They realized that the property wasn’t worth sacrificing their bond and decided to work together to preserve it for future generations. In the end, the mediation process taught them a valuable lesson – that communication and understanding are essential for resolving disputes, especially when it comes to matters as sensitive as ancestral property.

My father, without our knowledge, made an agreement to sell our agricultural land, which was inherited from our grandfather, and kept the proceeds for himself. Despite our family members’ objection, he wrote all the agreements and didn’t give us any share of the money. The people who gave the money to my father are now demanding either the land registration or a refund, threatening legal action. Although my father is currently unreachable, he is still making calls.

I am considering a proposal to sell the land to the buyers now, give them their money back within a year, and repurchase the land with the condition that it will be sold back to our family. However, this option may not be legally enforceable and requires the consent of all parties involved. In this situation, seeking legal advice is advisable to protect our rights and negotiate with the buyers and my father for a satisfactory solution. Time is of the essence, and prompt action is necessary to avoid potential legal consequences.

We would like to purchase a property from a person to whom it was gifted by another person. The original or first owner had owned the property through a bank loan. After clearing the loan, the property was gifted to a relative (a lady whose husband’s grandmother and the original owner’s mother are sisters) by the first owner. However, although she is a relative, she does not come under the definition of relative as per section 56(2) of the Income Tax Act, and sub-registrar offices in Andhra Pradesh follow the same rule. Despite this, the gift deed was accepted and registered in the name of the relative, who is now the second owner.

Our question is whether we can purchase the property from the second owner who received it as a gift from the original owner. Are there any legal issues we should know about? If so, what are they, and what steps should we take before proceeding with the purchase?

The second issue is that there are two registrations for the apartment: one for the respective flat, along with common areas, undivided share of land, and car parking, and another for the builder’s share via office construction in the parking area. The builder has sold his office area of 50.8 sq. yards to all 11 owners equally after demolishing his office in the parking area. However, in our case, the original owner has given a gift only for the flat, which has been registered as a gift deed. Unlike the other owners of the other flats, the original or first owner has neither gifted nor sold 4.61 sq. yards (i.e., 1/11th part of 50.8 sq. yards) to his relative.

So, can we directly purchase the 4.61 sq. yards from the original owner, or should we ask the second owner to acquire the builder’s share of land from the first owner, and then we purchase from the second owner?

Our grandfather has 2 wives, married 2nd wife after expiry of 1st wife. My father is the son of second wife and our uncle is the son of first wife. Our grandfather gifted a land and house to his brother-in-law in 1960s but there is no documentary evidence. At the time our grandfather transferred / nominated the name of our uncle (my father elder brother) due to minority of my father. Later after expiry of our grandfather, the land and house willfully equally partitioned in front of villagers and written an agreement in white paper with witnesses in 1980s. After we are in possession in land and house till 2010.

After 2010 we are migrated to Hyderabad. After migration they are in possession. The land title/passbook came in the name of our father in 1999. But house ownership not transferred to my father till now in GP records. Presently after expiry of our uncle (my father brother), the son of our uncle claiming whole property i.e. Land and house and filed a suit in the court saying that the land and house has given to my father just like survival of life but not transferred the ownership. In this situation how to take up the issue, please guide us.

I have one question sir, We entered into development agreement with land owner after completion of total construction work, we applied for occupancy certificate in the municipal authorities that they given litter, stating that to execute the GIFT DEED in favour of municipality . but our land owner not ready to sign in gift deed. In DAGPA we mention that after release of OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE the CAUTION DEPOSIT will return to us,withott executing the GIFT DEED THE OC NOT Released please guide me the solution. Thanking you.

My neighbour has encroached three hundred square feet land belong to me when he constructed his house. He said that at the time of construction the lekhpal conducted measurements and demarcated my land. I think that he is telling lie. When I made some inquiry from the development authority, the fact revealed that the site plan my neighbour submitted is describing exact land written in the sale deed. In this situation what is the possibility to take back my land.

The government has not taken possession of land acquired since 2018. When the government initiated proceedings for the acquisition of our land some of the land owners filed a case against the acquisition. But due to receiving compensation they have withdrawn the case and filed an objection before the collector for increasing the amount of compensation. Upon hearing of the case the collector sent an requisition to the government to increase the amount of compensation. After three years we got the compensation. But still the government has not acquired the land. Can we claim the return of the acquired land because it has not been taken in possession of the government?

Can the collector acquire our land and construct a road on it without our permission?

I live in an Old Grant Bungalow. We have a property dispute wherein our house which was willed to an uncle was sold by him to a civilian. From what I can tell, such a sale should be illegal as old grant properties cannot be sold. Our lawyers are not informed on the matter and have not informed us of such issues. The DEO register still shows my uncle’s name.