Legal Question in Real Estate Law in India

Prohibition of Benami Transaction act 1988

My father purchased plot in the name of my sister but got it transfered in the name of my brother who was a student at that time. the entire money was spent by my on plot & construction. father with his family started living there from day one till toay. father & mother now expired, brother who in not in possession of house filed suit to recover property.Is it correct that though being a benamidar he cannot recover the property,as Sec. 4 of the act will not apply because throughout the real owner (father)& now his heirs are in possession of the house?


Asked on 8/25/07, 8:17 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Alok Sharma Alok Sharma & Associates

Re: Prohibition of Benami Transaction act 1988

After the passing of Prohibition of Benami Transaction act 1988, the law does not recognise a person claiming benamidari rights in any property. The possession of any one will not make any difference. He may claim u were his licensee.

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Answered on 8/25/07, 10:23 am

Re: Prohibition of Benami Transaction act 1988

details are missing.So contact with details.

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Answered on 8/25/07, 12:17 pm
Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Re: Prohibition of Benami Transaction act 1988

Your brother will be heir of your father. Before exploring Benami aspect, check amended provisions entailing property being vested in Govt.

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Answered on 8/28/07, 3:23 am
Homi Maratha N.N. Maratha & Co.-Advocates

Re: Prohibition of Benami Transaction act 1988

in this case the law via this act does not recognise a person who claims.

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Answered on 8/27/07, 1:07 am


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