A PIO acquired immovable property in 1983 under FERA section 31 with RBI approval. RBI issued a notification (FERA 152/93-RB 26.05.1993) granting general permission with certain conditions. Over a period, foreign exchange regulations changed. Also, section 31 is no longer in existence. Therefore, can a PIO dispose by way of sale of a residential flat(acquired in 83) to a resident Indian without obtaining special approval of RBI as required by Section 31?
Answered on November 08, 2017
Yes, the PIO can sell the property acquired by him to a resident Indian. However, the repatriation of funds received from such sale to any place out of India would depend on the relevant rules and regulations in connection therewith.
