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Answered on November 08, 2017
It is pre-requisite to obtain NOC's from the department of Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and Traffic and coordination department of the Municipal corporation of greter mumbai ( assuming area falls in the jurisdiction of MCGM), this usually takes about 30 days. Post issue of NOC's plans are submitted for the concession approvals from the Municipal Commissioner and subsequently it is submitted to the ...
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Purchase & Sales
#mumbai#prices#smartcity
Will Mumbai real estate prices be affected by the Smart Cities initiative?
Will Mumbai real estate prices be affected by the Smart Cities initiative?
Answered on November 08, 2017
It may, if, a) smart cities offer better quality life in terms of Education, Health, Fairly priced Accommodation and Job/Business opportunities; b) there is a good connectivity with Mumbai city.
Architecture & Interiors
#interiors#height
Hello, we have recently started with the interiors. What should be the ideal height at which switch boards should be mounted?
Hello, we have recently started with the interiors. What should be the ideal height at which switch boards should be mounted?
Answered on November 08, 2017
Typically, light fixture wall switches in standard applications are set so that a standard 4-inch wall box is somewhere between 48 and 52 inches from the floor. There are a couple of advantages to this. First, this puts the switch at a comfortable height for most people in a standing position. Second, it makes for easy installation of wallboard during home construction. Standard sheets of 4-ft....
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Architecture & Interiors
#rented#appartment
I am living in a rented appartment. How can I decorate my apparment without making much changes?
I am living in a rented appartment. How can I decorate my apparment without making much changes?
Answered on November 08, 2017
Use bare essentials as much as possible. Make use of light and loose furniture . Do not venture out modifications of electrical network and plumbing pipes unless if it's a must. Frankly it should be lived-in house so you don't have to decorate it with many added impediments.
Architecture & Interiors
#door
Is there any particular reason for the use of granite door frames in wet areas, and wood door frames in dry areas?
Is there any particular reason for the use of granite door frames in wet areas, and wood door frames in dry areas?
Answered on November 08, 2017
I suppose the query is mainly for bathrooms. Its is a myth that wooden door frames gets decayed because of constant water spilling in the bathroom. To start with bathroom planning , specially shower placement should be such that no drop of water spills outside the shower area. Secondly it is perceived that granite or any stone does not require maintenance like paint, polish, etc. However, with ...
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Legal
#land#money
My father sold out land 2 months ago without informing anyone and is misusing this money. He has also sent a divorce notice to my mother. Does she have the rights to file a case against him with regards to the land?
My father sold out land 2 months ago without informing anyone and is misusing this money. He has also sent a divorce notice to my mother. Does she have the rights to file a case against him with regards to the land?
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Legal
#flat#redevelopment#letter#builder#allotted
I purchased a flat which was in a redevelopment project, for which I have an allottment letter from the builder. Before redevelopment, the existing building had 144 flats, and the redeveloped building is supposed to have 450 flats. Apart from the flats which have to be allotted to the existing tenants, the builder has sold about 80-90 flats. Now, he has stopped construction citing lack of funds. In this case, if the society (that owns the land) changes the builder on this project, will I still get the flat I have been allotted?
I purchased a flat which was in a redevelopment project, for which I have an allottment letter from the builder. Before redevelopment, the existing building had 144 flats, and the redeveloped building is supposed to have 450 flats. Apart from the flats which have to be allotted to the existing tenants, the builder has sold about 80-90 flats. Now, he has stopped construction citing lack of funds. In this case, if the society (that owns the land) changes the builder on this project, will I still get the flat I have been allotted?
Dhiren Shah,Advocate & Solicitor
291 Answered
Answered on November 08, 2017
As per the law laid down by the Supreme Court, on change of a developer in view of termination of the development rights granted to the old developer, the purchasers from such old developer would not have any claims in respect of the flats against the Society and the New Developer. You can however claim refund of monies with interest from the Old Developer. The above would however be subject to...
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Legal
#flat#heir#transferred
We are staying in a flat that is in my father-in-laws name and he passed away recently. My wife is the heir to this flat according to the will. How can I get it transferred to her name?
We are staying in a flat that is in my father-in-laws name and he passed away recently. My wife is the heir to this flat according to the will. How can I get it transferred to her name?
Dhiren Shah,Advocate & Solicitor
291 Answered
Answered on November 08, 2017
She can seek Letters of Adminsitration from a court of competent civil jurisdicition, if her father has died intestate i.e. without leaving any Will.
Legal
#tenant#property
What are the rights of tenant under the Rent Control Act if the person is not presently occupying the property in question due to employment elsewhere; the person doesn't actually own any property and is residing in an accommodation provided by his/her employer.
What are the rights of tenant under the Rent Control Act if the person is not presently occupying the property in question due to employment elsewhere; the person doesn't actually own any property and is residing in an accommodation provided by his/her employer.
Dhiren Shah,Advocate & Solicitor
291 Answered
Answered on November 08, 2017
A tenant having bonafide reasons for not occupying the tenanted premises can seek protection of the provisions of the Rent Act on that ground in any suit filed by the landlord on the grounf of non-occupation.
Legal
#flat#nominee#owners#sell#poa
I jointly owned a flat with my wife and had made our daughter as the nominee. My wife passed away recently, so does this make me and my daughter the joint owners? Also can I sell it by taking the POA from my daughter as she is not in India? If this is the case, does the POA have to be registered? If yes, should it be done in India itself?
I jointly owned a flat with my wife and had made our daughter as the nominee. My wife passed away recently, so does this make me and my daughter the joint owners? Also can I sell it by taking the POA from my daughter as she is not in India? If this is the case, does the POA have to be registered? If yes, should it be done in India itself?
Dhiren Shah,Advocate & Solicitor
291 Answered
Answered on November 08, 2017
Nomination does not bestow title to property. After the demise of your wife, you and your daguhter become the joint owners of her share in the property (if there are no other children/heirs). You can obtain a General POA from your daughter for sale of the property. The POA can be executed by your daughter abroad before the Indian embassy and then forward the same to India for adjudication and p...
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Legal
#gift#property#charges#registration#registrar
I want to know a few details regarding the gift of a property from my elder brother to my young brother: 1. can this be done legally? 2. if yes, what are the charges to be borne for the stamp duty and the registration? 3. What would be the fees for the lawyer who would do this gift deed? 4. What are the charges of the sub registrar?
I want to know a few details regarding the gift of a property from my elder brother to my young brother: 1. can this be done legally? 2. if yes, what are the charges to be borne for the stamp duty and the registration? 3. What would be the fees for the lawyer who would do this gift deed? 4. What are the charges of the sub registrar?
Dhiren Shah,Advocate & Solicitor
291 Answered
Answered on November 08, 2017
Gift deed between blood relatives is permissible. Stamp duty on a Gift Deed between brother to brother would be 2% of the market value of the property and further 1% or Rs.30,000 whichever is lower as registration fees. The fees of the Advocate would depend from Advocate to Advocate and the other charges of the Sub-registrar would include scanning fees, etc., which will depend on the number of ...
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Legal
#flat#builder#parking#owners#size
I bought a flat in Kolkata in a G+3 building which has 4 flats. The builder has sold a parking space to each of the four flat owners. But the plan originally had only 2 spaces. As it turns out, he has sold the passage as a parking space, and reduced the size of the security room to make room for another parking space. Can we take any action against the builder in this situation?
I bought a flat in Kolkata in a G+3 building which has 4 flats. The builder has sold a parking space to each of the four flat owners. But the plan originally had only 2 spaces. As it turns out, he has sold the passage as a parking space, and reduced the size of the security room to make room for another parking space. Can we take any action against the builder in this situation?
Dhiren Shah,Advocate & Solicitor
291 Answered
Answered on November 08, 2017
Yes, you could initiate action against the Builder by filing complaints before the Municipal Corporation and/or Consumer Forum etc., for taking action against the Builder for flouting the sanctioned plans and making illegal gains.
Legal
#immovable#transfer#giftdeed#taxes#property
If an immovable property is to be transferred via a gift deed, are there any taxes to be paid on the same?
If an immovable property is to be transferred via a gift deed, are there any taxes to be paid on the same?
Dhiren Shah,Advocate & Solicitor
291 Answered
Answered on November 08, 2017
Stamp duty for some close blood relatives is Rs.500/- for rest it is 2% of the Agreement value. There would also be registration fees for the Gift Deed, which is 1% of the value of the property or Rs.30000/- whichever is less.
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