Registration of LAL DORA (LAL LAKIR) Properties in Punjab, India
For generations, families in Punjab have owned houses, plots, shops and other properties situated within the Lal Lakir, commonly referred to as Lal Dora. These properties are often ancestral and may have remained in the same family for decades. However, unlike agricultural land, properties situated within the inhabited portion of a village were historically not […]
Agriculture Land in India for NRIs: FEMA and RBI Rules, 2026
Under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) and the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instrument) Rule 2019 an NRI or OCI is permitted to acquire immovable property in India other than agricultural land, Farmhouse or plantation property. Under Rule 24(a), the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instrument) Rule 2019 states that an NRI or OCI may […]
Nishandehi: The Essential Guide for NRIs to Land Demarcation in India
Nishandehi, a vital revenue process in India used to formally demarcate and mark the exact physical boundaries of a land parcel. It is a vital revenue procedure that helps identify exact land boundaries, resolve disputes, detect encroachments, and protect property rights. For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), who are often unable to monitor their properties in India personally, […]
SARFAESI Act and Debt Recovery Guide for NRIs
When a borrower fails to repay a secured loan, banks require an effective legal mechanism to recover their dues without prolonged court proceedings. This is where the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 plays a crucial role. The SARFAESI Act is particularly significant for NRIs and their families […]
A Complete Guide for NRIs on Buying, Selling Agricultural Land & Taxation in India
Navigating real estate laws in India can be challenging for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), especially when it comes to agricultural land. Whether you’re planning to sell your ancestral farmland or wondering if you can purchase agricultural land, it’s important to understand the legal and tax implications involved. This guide breaks down the process in simple terms, […]
How Can an NRI Sell Inherited Property in India?
Selling or purchasing a property is not as simple as it sounds. Things can turn out to be more complex if you are a PIO or an NRI who has been away from the motherland for a long time now and moreover an NRI inheriting property involves a lot of legal regulations and inferences. At […]
Want to Buy a Property in India? Here’s Help for NRIs.
Non-residents often get puzzled about how to make a property investment in India. As they are unaware of the rules and methods related to buying a property in India, they tend to get worried about the results of such investments. But, RBI regulations for NRIs buying a property in India are actually easy and it […]