A guide for NRIs: How the drone mapping is redefining Lal Lakir village properties in Punjab
LAL DORA (LAL LAKIR) PROPERTIES REGISTRATION IN PUNJAB
Definition of Lal Dora properties The ‘Lal Dora’ refers to the ‘land or properties’ of villages which are separated by ‘red line’ in traditional land revenue maps of India since the British-era. This red line on the map was to separate the ‘Habitation area of a Village’, also referred to as Abadi area of a […]
Partition of Agriculture Land in India
Annulment of Marriage for NRIs
For many Non Resident Indians (NRIs), marriage is not just a personal relationship, it is a legal bridge between countries, cultures, and immigration systems. A wedding may take place in India, while the couple lives abroad, relies on visas, sponsorships, and foreign residency laws. When such a marriage is later discovered to be fundamentally flawed […]
Setting up Family trust for NRIs in India
Setting up Family trust for NRIs in India A family trust in India is a legal structure where a person transfers assets (like property, money or investments situated in India) into a trust and which is handled by a professional person who manages the assets of the person(settlor) for the benefit of the family members. […]
Rogue NRI Hubbies May Lose Their Properties
WCD minister Maneka Gandhi said that Govt. of India considers crucial changes in criminal law, which may allow confiscation of the property of NRI men who desert their wives and do not respond to notices issued to them. The WCD ministry is also writing to the Union home ministry to increase the time limit for […]
Why Should NRIs Invest in Indian Real Estate?
Investing in India’s real estate is considered as one of the most lucrative investment options for the NRIs across the globe. Besides having a decent knowledge regarding all the terms and conditions of investing in Indian properties, NRIs can also reap good returns through investing in this sector. Nevertheless, any kind of investment that involves […]
BANK ACCOUNT OPTIONS FOR NRIs – NRE, NRO and FCNR
NRIs have a lot of options with regards to opening a bank account in India. NRIs/OCIs can open the following types of accounts in the Indian banks: Rupee Accounts: Non-Resident (Ordinary) Account – NRO. Non-Resident (External) Rupee Account – NRE. Foreign Currency Accounts: Non-Resident (Foreign Currency) Account – FCNR Here is an infographic showing the […]
How can an NRI Revoke or Cancel a Power of Attorney?
Are you an NRI and have granted a Power of Attorney (POA) to someone in India? And because of some reason now, you do not wish to continue with the granting of that POA or are facing a situation where the person to whom POA was granted is not prepared to take up the power […]
How Can an NRI Get Birth Certificate – NABC in India?
The proof of birth plays a critical role when it comes to getting through official documentation of any type. Without proof of birth, getting a passport or visa can be challenging. A lot of Indians have to go through several legal formalities in order to get it. And inadequate knowledge or ignorance can further make […]