NOC for Selling Property in India: A Guide for NRIs
Buying and selling immovable property in Punjab, Haryana or Chandigarh is not merely of executing a sale deed and presenting it before the Sub Registrar. Depending upon the location and legal status of the property, the transaction may also require a few approval, permission, clearance or a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent planning […]
A Legal Guide on suit of Specific Performance of Contracts in India by NRIs
NRIs often enter into agreements related to property, investments, business transactions, or other contractual arrangements in India. Problems arise when the other party fails to honour the agreement. For example, when a seller refuses to execute a sale deed after receiving an advance, a developer fails to complete an agreed transaction, or a contractual party […]
Can a bank auction agriculture land for recovery of loan: A complete guide for NRIs
A common belief is that agricultural land can never be auctioned for recovery of a loan. However, the legal position is different. Certain laws provide specific protection to agricultural land, while other laws may permit recovery in particular circumstances. The result depends on the type of loan, the lender, the security created over the property, […]
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, […]
New RBI rules for the repatriation of sale proceeds for NRIs: A 2026 guide to managing money between India and abroad
In 2026, one of the most common problems faced by NRIs is not merely taxation or property ownership disputes but difficulties in complying with RBI documentation requirements while transferring funds. Many NRIs are surprised to learn that selling a property does not automatically mean they can immediately transfer the entire sale proceeds abroad. Banks require […]
Rights of an NRI Daughter-in-law in Husband’s Parental Property in India: A Complete Legal Guide
A key legal question is if an NRI daughter-in-law has any rights in her husband’s parental property in India. This is particularly relevant when determining the property rights in case of the husband’s death, widow’s remarriage, and the inheritance of the property. The answer depends on understanding the inheritance laws under Indian legislation, which is […]
The NRI’s Handbook to Selling Agricultural Land in India: 5 Surprising Realities every NRI Must Know
For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) their ancestral land in India is not only an emotional legacy but also a secure high stake financial asset. When NRIs make the decision to liquidate these assets, many NRIs living abroad are blindsided by the complexities of Indian Law and Procedures. NRIs who want to sell their land in India […]
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
