April 25, 2024: Provident Housing Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Puravankara Limited, has secured Rs 1,150 crore investment from HDFC Capital, the company said. The deal marks a milestone in the company’s journey of growth and expansion, it added.

Bangalore-based Puravankara Group owns residential brands of Purva, Provident Housing Limited (PHL) and Purva Land, catering to the entire spectrum of housing and plotted development needs. The group also has a presence in commercial real estate and interior design through its arm – Purva Streaks. As of December 31, 2023, Puravankara has completed 83 projects.

HDFC Capital, a subsidiary of HDFC Bank Ltd, is the real estate private equity arm of HDFC Group. HDFC Capital is focused on financing the development of affordable and mid-income homes in a sustainable manner.

“This strategic collaboration will add an additional 6.2 million square feet of new residential projects to the ongoing 14.8 million square feet with a combined gross development value (GDV) of Rs 17,100 crore, which will be delivered over the next five to six years,” it said.

Provident, a large-scale community developer, has so far completed 15.1 million square feet of projects across the country with a presence in nine cities, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Goa, Kochi, Mumbai, and Pune.

This partnership with HDFC Capital will help strengthen Provident Housing Limited’s commitment to leveraging alliances to capitalise on emerging opportunities in the real estate sector. With this investment, the company is poised for expansion, focusing on innovation, quality, customer-centricity, and sustainable project development.

Commenting on the development, Ashish Puravankara, managing director, Puravankara Limited, said, “We are delighted to partner with HDFC Capital – an entity with a longstanding history of excellence. This deal reinforces the confidence of our institutional investors in the company’s corporate governance and the way we conduct our business. We stay committed to developing international quality homes, delivered on time with trust and transparency.”

Vipul Roongta, managing director & CEO, HDFC Capital, said, “HDFC Capital is committed to long-term partnerships with marquee real estate leaders like Puravankara with an excellent track record of development and delivery. Through our partnership with Puravankara, we will focus on meeting the increasing demand for high-quality homes for mid-income households in India.”

Mallanna Sasalu, CEO, Provident Housing Limited, said, “This strategic alliance with HDFC Capital marks a pivotal moment in Provident’s journey towards growth and acquiring larger market share. With HDFC Capital’s support, we are well-positioned to accelerate the development of new residential projects across India while delivering exceptional value to our customers and driving long-term shareholder value.”

Kunal Wadhwani, Principal Investments, HDFC Capital, said, “Our collaboration with Puravankara, a leading pan-India developer, helps address the significant demand for high-quality homes at affordable prices and is in line with HDFC Capital’s strategy of catering to the largely unmet demand in the mid-income residential segment.”

Real estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 came into effect in May 2017 and regulates the real estate segment in the state.

What is RERA Maharashtra?

Maharashtra RERA has some of the most active real estate markets under its jurisdiction, which include the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Pune. The quantum of investment in these markets is much more, as compared to other cities, which affects the life of home buyers, as well as investors. To ensure transparency and accountability, the Maharashtra RERA website has a number of features to help buyers make informed decisions. Housing.com News brings you a detailed guide for using the Maharashtra RERA website.

Housing.com News brings you a detailed guide for using the MahaRERA portal.

Maharashtra is the first Indian state to implement RERA Maharashtra. RERA Maharashtra aims to:

• Bring in transparency and efficiency in sale of plot, apartment, building or any real estate project.
• Protecting consumer interest in the realty sector
• Implementing an adjusting mechanism for speedy grievance redressal

• Implement Appellate Tribunal to hear appeals

Known as the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) or RERA Maharashtra, under the regulatory body, as on May 3,2023  there are 42,070 projects of promoters of which 28,768 (68%) are registered but not completed, 11,977 (29%) are registered and completed and 1,325 (3%) are yet to be registered. There are 43,888 total agents of which 41,764 (96%) are registered and 2,214 (4%) are yet to be registered with RERA Maharashtra.

Home buyers in Maharashtra can check project and promoter complaints on the MahaRERA website. Complaints that will be segregated project wise will highlight total number of complaints and its status, non-compliance applications etc. which will help home buyers evaluate their home purchasing procedure better and make an informed decision.

Presently, details of complaints are available only with the complainants and the promoters who respond to it and only the final orders were put on the RERA  Maharashtra website.

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RERA Maharashtra launches new website

The MahaRERA has launched a new website that can be accessed on https://maharera.maharashtra.gov.in/ . While the old website can be accessed at https://maharera.mahaonline.gov.in/, going forward all details will be easily accessible from the new Maha RERA website.

RERA Maharashtra: Fees for registration

For any query related to payment, you may mail RERA Maharashtra at maharera.paymentquery@mahaonline.gov.in

What are MahaRERA registered projects

*Visit the MahaRERA website and click on ‘Registration’ from the top menu.

*Click on ‘Registered Projects’ on the RERA website and you will be redirected to an external RERA website Maharashtra. Make sure pop-ups are allowed on your browser.

*Feed in the project name or promoter name or RERA Maharashtra number on MahaRERA online. The details will appear and you can check the RERA Maharashtra certificate and all other details provided by the builder to the Authority.

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RERA Maharashtra: Certificate of Competency compulsory for agents

In the competency exam conducted by the MahaRERA on May 20, 2023, 95% of agents passed.  This is the first batch of the agents who were trained to get the mandatory certificate of competence.  From a total of 423 real estate agents, 405 cleared the examination.

MahaRERA will train 39,000 agents as part of the first batch that started February 15, 2023.  The training is planned to be completed by September 2023. Four agencies including National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), are responsible for the mandatory training that will be followed by an exam.

MahaRERA in a January 10, 2023 notification has made it compulsory for the over registered 38,771 agents to do the agent course developed in collaboration with Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). On successful completion of the exams , the agents will be provided a ‘certificate of competency’, only after which they can continue with their  professional services.

According to Dr. Vasant Prabhu, Secretary, MahaRERA,“In order to bring about certain level of consistency in the practices of real estate agents, enhance knowledge and awareness of the regulatory and legal framework and practices, enforcement of code of conduct and with a view to ensure that real estate agents are professionally qualified to help / assist home buyers / allottees, MahaRERA proposes to introduce basic real estate agent training and certification course for real estate agents across the State of Maharashtra.”

Agents who apply for renewal or registration  from May 1, 2023 should have this certificate. Also, existing agents have to upload the certificate on successful completion of the course by September 1, 2023 failing which will action will be taken by the regulatory authority.  Additionally, from  September 1, 2023, developers need to ensure that the names of agents that they give in the compliance form have successfully completed this certification course. 

Maharashtra is the first state in the country to start a regulatory certification course for agents that will be useful for the homebuyers.

RERA Maharashtra: How to check registered agents?

* Visit the MahaRERA website and click on ‘Registration’ from the top menu.

*Click on ‘Registered Real Estate Agents’ on the RERA website and you will be redirected to an external RERA website Maharashtra. Make sure pop-ups are allowed on your browser.

* Enter the agent’s name or agent registration number on MahaRERA online to find the details.

RERA Maharashtra: How to check change of promoter?

On the RERA Maharashtra website, click on Change of promoter and select “ For projects approved with two third consent of allottees.’

You will reach https://maharera.mahaonline.gov.in/Site/1122/For-projects-approved-with-two-third-consent-of-allottees where you can see the list which while going to the bottom shows details on recent years like 2021 and 2022.

RERA Maharashtra: How to check projects whose registrations have been revoked?

To check click on projects-registration revoked or Ab initio void under registration on the RERA website Maharashtra.    

You will reach https://maharera.mahaonline.gov.in/Site/1120/Projects—Registration-Revoked-or-Ab-initio-void

You can view the revocation certificate by clicking on the ‘View Revocation order’.

RERA Maharashtra: How to check lapsed projects?

To check click on lapsed projects under registration on the RERA website Maharashtra.

You will reach

https://maharera.mahaonline.gov.in/Site/1128/Lapsed-Projects

Click on the year to check the lapsed projects.

For eg, list of projects expired in 2022 is shown below.

In 2022, 2,800 projects valued at Rs 90,000 crore have lapsed , even as 34,398 projects worth Rs 11.5 lakh crore are registered with RERA Maharashtra, mentions a ToI report. Note that while MahaRERA marks a project lapsed if it is not completed on time. Homebuyers are ignorant of that fact that such lapsed projects can’t be sold or registered. So, if a project is termed lapsed, then banks will stop funding towards it and the owners can’t sell it.

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RERA Maharashtra: How to report unregistered projects?

As a vigilant consumer, you can also report unregistered projects to the RERA Maharashtra Authority. Here is the step-by-step procedure to file an online request.

*Visit the MahaRERA website and click on ‘Non-registration’ from the top menu.

*Choose ‘Inform Non-Registration’ from the drop-down menu.

*You will be redirected to a new page on MahaRERA online portal where you have to provide all the information about the complainant and the unregistered project. A SI number will be provided, for tracking the progress of your complaint registered on RERA website Maharashtra

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RERA Maharashtra: How to file complaint? 

MahaRERA website has made complaint registration simple, for the ease of home buyers and investors. Follow this step-by-step process to register a complaint against a developer/agent/promoter on MahaRERA website.

*Visit the MahaRERA online complaint forum and click on ‘New Registration’.

*Select ‘User Type’ as ‘Complainant’ and fill the required information on RERA website. Once your user registration is successful, login to the system.

*Now click on ‘My Profile’ under ‘Accounts’ on the RERA website. Fill in the required information.

*Select the ‘Complaint Details’ options on the RERA website and click on ‘Add New Complaints’ from the drop-down menu.

*You can now add a complaint, where you have to mention the division, registration number, project or agent name. The promoter name will appear automatically on the RERA website.

*Add details about the complainant such as name, type, nature of interest in the project and address of the complainant on the RERA website.

*Add details about the respondent such as name, type and the address.

*Upload documents to support your case on RERA website Maharashtra and reliefs sought.

*Pay the fees to get your complaint registered on the RERA website Maharashtra.

Regarding your RERA Maharashtra complaints and legal matters, you may even mail to legaladv@maharera.mahaonline.gov.in for more clarity.

RERA Maharashtra: Time taken for resolving complaints

RERA Maharashtra generally disposes complaints within 60 days from the date of filing the complaint. However, if the complaint filed is complex, then it may take a longer period of time to resolve the same. As on May 3, 2023, the number of complaints received is 21,274 of which 14,285 have been disposed off  and 6,989 ( 33%) is in the process of hearing.

RERA Maharashtra: What is conciliation Forum?

Recently, the MahaRERA established a Conciliation and Dispute Resolution Forum, to facilitate the resolution of disputes amicably, thereby, saving cost and litigation time of parties and promoting greater public satisfaction with the legal system and dispute resolution. Here is the list of conciliators who can mediate between the parties.

What is procedure of conciliation?

The role of conciliator is limited to assist the parties in an independent and impartial manner, in their attempt to reach an amicable settlement of their dispute.

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RERA Maharashtra: How to register projects?

*Visit MahaRERA website and click ‘Online Application’.

*Click on ‘New Registration’ as a new user.

*Create new account and select the user type.

*Select respective state or UT from the drop-down. Fill in the remaining info like username, mobile number, registered email address and captcha. Click on ‘Create User’.

*A verification link will be sent on your registered email address. Click the link to verify your credentials.

*Login with your new username and password.

*Fill in the required details upload all the necessary documents.

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RERA Maharashtra: Documents required for project registration

1. Name, address, mobile number and photograph of the promoters (in case of individuals)
2. In the case of Company or Partnership Firm, Registration documents
3. Ownership/Lease/Development agreement
4. Approved Building Plan
5. Approved Building Layouts
6. RERA Bank Account details
7. Form 1 From Architects
8. Form 2 from Structural Engineer
9. Form 3 From Chartered Accountants
10. Name, address, mobile number and photograph of the promoter (people in management, in the case of entities)
11. PAN card copy of promoter

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MahaRERA hikes convenience fee

MahaRERA circulars 

MahaRERA orders developers to establish grievance redressal wing  

Post sales grievance is a major issue in the entire home-buying project. To deal with this and acknowledging the regular feedback given by property buyers, MahaRERA has directed developers in Maharashtra to establish a grievance redressal wing. As part of this cell, at least one grievance officer must be present. The developer has to mention his name and details on both project site and project website. Also, information regarding grievance received and disposed have to be updated to MahaRERA regularly which will be considered while the regulation authority grades the properties in Maharashtra.

MahaRERA to grade projects in Maharashtra

According to the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, under Section 32 (f), a key function of the MahaRERA is to grade projects on various parameters of development. The MahaRERA is also responsible to grade promoters.

With this initiative, the MahaRERA hopes to help homebuyers assess the quality of a project and take an informed decision. This initiative  will be useful for especially those people who don’t have proper understanding of the project  technical details. However, as per the MahaRERA, homebuyers should note that real estate project grading is not a guarantee for a project.

The project will be graded on financial viability, technical approvals by competent authority, ongoing legal litigations, promoters’ track record on compliance in the project etc.

Completed projects can be promoted even without MahaRERA registartion number

Developers in Maharashtra whose projects are complete and have received completion certificate (CC) and occupation certificate (OC) may advertise their projects even without the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulation Authority (MahaRERA) registered number. This is based on a suo moto case filed by MahaRERA on a Pune-based developer.

MahaRERA makes use of QR code mandatory 

MahaRERA started distributing QR code to the registered projects from March 2023. The regulatory body has made it mandatory for all registered projects to carry QR code in all promotional materials effective August 1, 2023.

The QR code must legible, readable and detectable with software application. It must be published besides the MahaRERA registration number and the website address.

• It has to be compulsorily carried in advertisements on newspaper, magazines, journals.
• Printed flyers, brochures, catalogues, leaflets, prospectus
• Standees on project sites and sales office
• Websites  and project webpages
• Social media advertisements
• Any other advertisements where QR codes can be published

RERA Maharashtra draft model guidelines for senior home

RERA Maharashtra taking forward the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs directive has drafted the guidelines on how senior citizen homes or retirement homes should be constructed. This is after a feedback that the regulatory body received on absence of senior-citizen friendly features in projects which promoters claim to be in the senior citizen housing project category. MahaRERA is the first regulatory body in the country to have created a framework around this subject.

MahaRERA: Agents mandated to provide half-yearly report

MahaRERA has directed Maharashtra agents registered with them to provide half-yearly reports of their transactions starting FY24, in a bid to increase transparency.  Failure to upload the report twice in a financial year will attract action from MahaRERA.

MahaRERA: Advisory services for home buyers set up

RERA Maharashtra has set up counselling and advisory services for home buyers and developers at its head office in the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). As part of this service, home buyers and developers can use the services provided by MahaRERA free of cost and also understand the various services and benefits of the regulatory body.

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Consent of 51% flat buyers needed, to tweak project, extend deadline

Builders will no longer be allowed to get away with sketchy details or shoddy paperwork, when they register their projects with the MahaRERA. A new circular issued by the state housing regulator, mandates that developers must now submit the list of all their flat buyers, along with their signatures in a proper format, when seeking various permissions. Moreover, the builder will require the consent of at least 51% of the allottees if he wants an extension of the completion date of the project. The consent will now be required with their names, flat numbers and signatures.

Apart from this, if the title report is not in the name of the developer, then, he should add the name of the land owner, the memorandum of understanding between them, the development agreement, the area and revenue sharing agreement. The developer will have to clearly reveal the investors or equity partners in the project.

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MahaRERA: Latest New

April 25, 2024

To solve parking related problems that home buyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has made it mandatory to include parking details in the annexures to the allotment letter and agreement for sale. As per the model draft clause issued by the MahaRERA, details including parking lot number, parking space length, height, width, location of the parking space in the building complex etc. should be included.

April 5, 2024

MahaRERA approves 4,332 projects out of 5,471 in FY24

The MahaRERA  has approved registrations of 4,332 new housing projects of the total 5,471 applications it received in the last fiscal year that ended March 31, 2024. The remaining 1,139 project applications which are yet to get approvals are under scrutiny by the MahaRERA. Pune at 1,172 got the most number of new project approvals, followed by Thane at 597.

February 16, 2024

MahaRERA partners with ASCI

MahaRERA has partnered with Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), a self-regulatory organisation in the advertising sector. ASCI protects interests of consumers across newspapers, television channels, social media, websites and other media segments. Under the MoU signed between the two parties, ASCI will form a core group and use artificial intelligence extensively to identify developers who advertise their projects without RERA registration number and QR code.

January 10, 2024

MahaRERA implements 3-tier scrutiny process to safeguard buyer interests

As per the official statement issued by MahaRERA, under the new process, each project application received by MahaRERA will be checked on the legal, financial and technical aspects by independent teams. Once the meet the MahaRERA  criteria, only then will the project be MahaRERA registered. This will ensure that the homebuyers do not fall prey to fraudulent  projects.

RERA Maharashtra: Contact information

You can contact following RERA Maharashtra offices Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm.

Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Mumbai headquarters)

6th & 7th Floor, Housefin Bhavan, Plot No. C – 21, E – Block,

Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai 400051

Tel. No. 022 68111600

Pune Division

Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority

109 to 113, First Floor,

Sayajirao Gaikwad Udyog Bhavan,

Aundh, Pune -411 007

Tel. No. : 020 29806545

Nagpur Division

Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority

Administrative Building No.1, 1st Floor,

Adjacent to Udyog Bhavan, Civil Line,

Nagpur – 440001.

Tel. No. : 0712 2551400

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FAQs 

A leave and licence agreement is a legal document that enables a landlord to allow a tenant to use their property for a specific period without any change in its ownership. Leave and licence agreements are commonly used in the rental housing segment. In the commercial realty segment, however, the use of lease agreements is more common.

This is because a lease creates an exclusive interest in the property in favour of the tenant while a leave and licence agreement does not create any interest in the property towards the tenant.

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Lease versus leave & licence agreement

• A lease creates an interest in the property unlike a leave and license agreement.
• A lease grants a tenant with exclusive possession while a leave and licence agreement only grants permission to occupy the property.
• Licences are revocable; leases are not.
• Leases are not determined by the grantor while licences are.
• Leases are transferable while licences are not.
• A lease creates inheritable rights unlike licences.

See also: Differences between leases and rental agreements

Leave and licence agreement: Legal definition

While various courts have from time to time elaborated on the legal concept, the basis of the leave and licence agreement is found in the Indian Easements Act, 1882.

“Where one person grants to another, or to a definite number of other persons, a right to do, or continue to do, in or upon the immovable property of the grantor, something which would, in the absence of such right, be unlawful and such right does not amount to an easement or an interest in the property, the right is called a license,” reads Section 52 of the Indian Easements Act.

According to the Supreme Court (SC), if a document gives only a right to use the property in a particular way or under certain terms, while it remains in the possession and control of the owner thereof, it will be a license. Basically, no interest in the property is transferred to the tenant.

“The legal possession, thereof, continues to be with the owner of the property but the licensee is permitted to make use of the premises for a particular purpose. But for this permission, his occupation would be unlawful. It does not create in his favour any estate or interest in the property,” the SC said.

Since no easement right is granted, the landlord can revoke the permission granted to the tenant at will. In cases where the landlord wants to let out his property for short periods, working out a rental agreement format on the basis of a leave and licence agreement, gives them the freedom to do so. This is also beneficial for the tenant, as they do not have to serve long notice periods to vacate the place.

Details in leave and licence agreement

Plot Number
Khata Number
CTS Number
Milkat Number
Building Name/Building Number/Floor Number
Parking Area and Parking Area Unit
Gallery Area and Gallery Area Unit
Street or Locality
Taluka
City
Pin Code
State
Property type
Location
Refundable Deposit
Non-Refundable Deposit
Type of rent
Party that has paid the Stamp and Registration Fees
Date from the calendar from which the agreement is applicable
The date at which the agreement terminates
Monthly Rent
Party Type: Licensor or Licensee
Party Category
Party’s First, Middle, and Last Name
Gender
Age
PAN Number
Occupation
E-mail ID
Mobile number
ID proof, etc.

Leave and licence agreement sample format

LEAVE AND LICENSE AGREEMENT

This agreement is made and executed on (Date) at (City) Between, (Name) , Age: About Years, Occupation: , PAN: , UID: . Residing at: HEREINAFTER called ‘the Licensor (which expression shall mean and include the Licensor above named as also his respective heirs, successors, assigns, executors and administrators)

AND (Name) , Age: About Years, Occupation: ___ , PAN:_________, UID:________ . Residing at ___________________________________________________________________ HEREINAFTER called ‘the Licensee’ (which expression shall mean and include only Licensee above named).

WHEREAS the Licensor is absolutely seized and possessed of and or otherwise well and sufficiently entitled to all that constructed portion being unit described in Schedule hereunder written and are hereafter for the sake of brevity called or referred to as Licensed Premises and is/are desirous of giving the said premises on Leave and License basis under Section 24 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999.

AND WHEREAS the Licensee herein is in need of temporary premises for his use has/have approached the Licensor with a request to allow the Licensee herein to use and occupy the said premises on Leave and License basis for a period of Months commencing from and ending on , on terms and subject to conditions hereafter appearing.

AND WHEREAS the Licensor have agreed to allow the Licensee herein to use and occupy the said Licensed premises for his aforesaid purposes only, on Leave and License basis for above mentioned period, on terms and subject to conditions hereafter appearing;

NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY AGREED TO, DECLARED AND RECORDED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO AS FOLLOWS:-

1) Period: That the Licensor hereby grants to the Licensee herein a revocable leave and license, to occupy the Licensed Premises, described in Schedule hereunder written without creating any tenancy rights or any other rights, title and interest in favour of the Licensee for a period of Months commencing from and ending on

2) Rent & Deposit: That the Licensee shall pay to the Licensor Rs. Per month towards the compensation and Rs. Interest free refundable deposit, for the use of the said licensed premises. The amount of monthly compensation shall be payable within first five days of the concerned month of Leave and License.

Or

That the Licensees shall pay to the Licensor the following amount per month towards the compensation for the use of the said licensed premises . a) Rs —————-per month for the first ——–months, b) Rs—————–per month for the next ——–months, c) Rs—————–per month for the next ——–months The amount of monthly compensation shall be payable within first five days of the concerned month of Leave and License. OR · That the Licensees shall pay to the Licensor Rs————–per month towards the compensation and Rs————–interest free refundable deposit, for the use of the said licensed premises. The amount of monthly compensation shall be payable within first five days of the concerned month of Leave and License.

OR

That the Licensees shall pay to the Licensor Rs————–per month towards the compensation and Rs————–interest free nonrefundable deposit, for the use of the said licensed premises. The amount of monthly compensation shall be payable within first five days of the concerned month of Leave and License.

OR

That the Licensees shall pay to the Licensor the following amount per month towards the compensation for the use of the said licensed premises . a) Rs —————-per month for the first ——–months, b) Rs—————–per month for the next ——–months, c) Rs—————–per month for the next ——–months. The amount of monthly compensation shall be payable within first five days of the concerned month of Leave and License. Licensees shall also pay to the Licensor Rs————–interest free refundable deposit, for the use of the said licensed premises.

OR

That the Licensees shall pay to the Licensor the following amount per month towards the compensation for the use of the said licensed premises. a) Rs —————-per month for the first ——–months, b) Rs—————–per month for the next ——–months, c) Rs—————–per month for the next ——–months. The amount of monthly compensation shall be payable within first five days of the concerned month of Leave and License. Licensees shall also pay to the Licensor Rs————–interest free nonrefundable deposit, for the use of the said licensed premises.

3) Payment of Deposit:

That the Licensee have paid / shall pay the above mentioned deposit/premium as mentioned above by Cash. Amount Rs.________

OR

That the ———————- has/have paid / shall pay the above mentioned deposit/premium as mentioned above by Demand Draft No.———-, dated ——–, drawn from —————- Bank, ————- Branch. Amount Rs.————-

OR

That the ———————- has/have paid / shall pay the above mentioned deposit/premium as mentioned above by Cheque No. ———–, dated——–, drawn on the Licensee’s Banking Account with —————- Bank, ————- Branch. Amount Rs.————-

OR

That the ———————- has/have paid / shall pay the above mentioned deposit/premium as mentioned above by Transaction Reference No. ————-, dated———-, drawn on the Licensee’s Banking Account with ————— Bank, ———– Branch. Amount Rs.———–

4) Maintenance Charges:

That the all outgoings including all rates, taxes, levies, assessment, maintenance charges, non occupancy charges, etc. in respect of the said premises shall be paid by the Licensor.

OR

That the Licensee/s herein shall bear and pay all the maintenance charges in respect of the said Licensed Premises, and other outgoings including all rates, taxes, levies, assessment, non occupancy charges, etc. in respect of the said premises shall be paid by the Licensor/s

5) Use: That the Licensed premises shall only be used by the Licensee for purpose. The Licensee shall maintain the said premises in its existing condition and damage, if any, caused to the said premises, the same shall be repaired by the Licensee at its own cost subject to normal wear and tear. The Licensee shall not do anything in the said premises which is or is likely to cause a nuisance to the other occupants of the said building or to the prejudice in any manner to The rights of Licensor in respect of said premises or shall not do any unlawful activities prohibited By State or Central Government.

6) Alteration: That the Licensee shall not make or permit to do any alteration or addition to the construction or arrangements (internal or external) to the Licensed premises without previous consent in writing from the Licensor.

7) No Tenancy: That the Licensee shall not claim any tenancy right and shall not have any right to transfer, assign, and sublet or grant any license or sub-license in respect of the Licensed Premises or any part thereof and also shall not mortgage or raise any loan against the said premises.

8) Inspection: That, the Licensor shall on reasonable notice given by the Licensor to the Licensee shall have a right of access either by himself or through authorized representative to enter, view and inspect the Licensed premises at reasonable intervals.

9) Cancellation: That, if the Licensee commits default in regular and punctual payments of monthly compensation as herein before mentioned or commit/s breach of any of the terms, covenants and conditions of this agreement or if any legislation prohibiting the Leave and License is imposed, the Licensor shall be entitled to revoke and / or cancel the License hereby granted, by giving notice in writing of one month and the Licensee too will have the right to vacate the said premises by giving a notice in writing of one month to the Licensor as mentioned earlier.

10) Possession: That the immediately at on the expiration or termination or cancellation of this agreement the Licensee shall vacate the said premises without delay with all his goods and belongings. In the event of the Licensee failing and / or neglecting to remove himself and / or his articles from the said premises on expiry or sooner determination of this Agreement, the Licensor shall be entitled to recover damages at the rate of double the daily amount of compensation per day and or alternatively the Licensor shall be entitled to remove the Licensee and his belongings from the Licensed premises, without recourse to the Court of Law.

11) Registration: This Agreement is to be registered and the expenditure of Stamp duty and registration fees and incidental charges, if any, shall be borne by the Licensee.

 Schedule:

(Description of flat which is the subject matter of these presents) All that constructed portion being residential unit bearing___( Apartment/Flat No.) ____, Built-up (Area): ___________, situated on the Floor of a Building known as ______________ standing on the plot of land bearing ___________________________________________________ , of Village: , situated within the revenue limits of Tehsil and Dist and situated within the limits of Municipal Corporation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have set and subscribed their respective signatures by way of putting thumb impression electronic signature hereto in the presence of witness, who are identifying the executants, on the day, month and year first above written.

Licensee                                                                      

Name

Address

Photo

Thumb impression

Licensor

Name

Address

Photo

Thumb impression

Witness of execution -cum- identifier for

Name

Address

Photo

Thumb impression

Witness of execution -cum- identifier for

Name

Address

Photo

Thumb impression

Leave and licence agreement format 2

This rent agreement is made on this __________ (date) by ________________ (name of the landlord) S/o _______________ (father’s name of the landlord), Address: ___________________________________________________ (residential address of the landlord). Hereinafter called the Lessor/Owner, and first party

AND

_____________________________ (Name of tenant), called lessee/tenant, or second party

The expression Lessor/Owner and the Lessee/Tenant shall mean and include their legal heirs successors, assigns, representatives etc.

Whereas the first party is the owner and in possession of the property No: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ (address of rented property) and has agreed to let out the said property to the second party for a monthly rent of Rs. ______/- (in words) per month.

Now This Rent Agreement Witness As Under:

That the second party will have to pay Rs. ______/- (in words) as monthly rent, which does not include electricity and water charges.

That the second party shall pay one month rent in advance to the landlord that would be further adjusted in the monthly rent.

That the second party shall pay the water and electricity charges on the basis of the consumption to the landlord/owner.

That the second party shall not lease the property to a subtenant under any circumstances without the consent of the owner/landlord.

That the second party shall follow all the rules and regulations, by-laws set by the local authorities in respect of the leased property and will not get involved or do illegal activities in the leased property.

That this rent agreement is granted for a period of eleven (11) months starting from ___________, and this contract can be extended further with the mutual consent of both the parties.

That the second party shall not be permitted to do a construction in the rented premises. Besides, he/she could do the installation of temporary decoration, wooden partition/cabin, air conditioners etc. without seeking the permission of the landlord.

That the second party is not allowed to make any alteration in the rented property without the written consent of the owner.

That the second party will have to allow the landlord or his authorized agent to enter in to rented premises for its inspection or general checking for any repair work, if needed.

That the second party shall keep the premises clean.

That the second party shall bear the cost of day to day minor repairs.

That this contract/agreement could be revoked before the expiry of this tenancy period by serving one month prior notice.

That both the parties have read and understood this agreement and have agreed to sign the same without any pressure from any side.

In WITNESS WHEREOF

The landlord and the tenant have hereunto subscribed their hand at ______ (place) on this the _____________ (date of rent agreement) year first above mentioned in presence of the following witnesses.

Witnesses:

1.

2.

___________ (name of the landlord) _________________ (name of the tenant)

Lessor                                                                                   Lessee

See also: Tax deduction under 80GG 

Leave and licence agreement sample Hindi

इकरारनामा बाबत किराया / किरायानामा

वार्षिक किराया                                                                         रूपये

स्टाम्प                                                                                     रूपये

स्टाम्प क्रमांक दिनांक

स्टाम्प की संख्या

किरायानामा आज दिनांक को ——————- श्री / श्रीमती| (प्रथम पक्ष / मालिक)——————————- पुत्र / पुत्री / धर्मपत्नी / विधवा———————– आयु                वर्ष——————– निवासी—————— तहसील———————— जिला———————- राज्य ———————– | (प्रथम पक्ष / मालिक )

श्री / श्रीमती——————– पुत्र/पुत्री / धर्मपत्नी / विधवा——————-  आयु                वर्ष——————– निवासी—————— तहसील———————— जिला———————- राज्य ———————– |  (द्वितीय पक्ष / किरायेदार ) के बीच निष्पादित किया गया है / लिखा गया है।

जो कि प्रथम पक्ष अनुसूची में दर्शाया गया है, एक मकान / प्लाट / फलट / दुकान //उद्योगिक प्लाट /जिसका प्रथम पक्ष मालिक व काबिज है। जिस पर किसी प्रकार का कोई भार नहीं है । अनुसूची मे दर्शाई गई अचल संपति पर किसी प्रकार का कोई कर्जा, किसी बैंक या सरका

अथवा गैर सरकारी संस्था से प्राप्त नही किया हुआ । संबंधित अचल संपति किसी नीलामी व कुर्की आदि मे शामिल नही है । संबंधित अचल संपति को आज से पहले किसी प्रकार से रहन-बैय-हिब्बा व अन्य तरीके पर हस्तान्तरित नही किया गया है | अचल संपति को किराये पर देने की बावत किसी प्रकार की कोई रूकावट किसी विभाग या किसी न्यायालय की नहीं है । उक्त अचल संपति पर प्रथम पक्ष का कब्जा दिनांक ——— से बतौर किरायेदार    राशि———- रू० प्रति मास पर बतौर किराये के रूप मे देनी स्वीकार की है | जिसकी बावत किरायानामा दिनांक ———- को किया गया है | जिसका किरायानामा निष्पादित करना प्रथम पक्ष व द्वितीय पक्ष उचित समझते है । इसलिए अब प्रथम पक्ष द्वितीय पक्ष उक्त किरायानामा दिनांक तक के लिये निष्पादित करते है कि प्रथम पक्ष ने अपनी ‘रू0 प्रति मास किराये पर द्वितीय पक्ष को निम्नलिखित शर्तो पर दी हैः-

1- यह है कि मौके पर कब्जा द्वितीय पक्ष का दिनांक ——— से दे दिया है और यह किरायाना

दिनांक ——————- तक की अवधि तक वैध रहेगा ।

2- किराया की इस अवधि के दौरान द्वितीय पक्ष किराये के रूप मे प्रथम पक्ष को —- ₹0  प्रति मास के हिसाब से हर मास की ………………..—- तिथि तक अग्रिम रूप मे प्रथम पक्ष को नगद प्रदान कर देगा ।

3- यह है कि उक्त अवधि के दौरान सरकारी लगान, पानी एवं बिजली का खर्च द्वितीय पक्ष स्वंय वहन करता रहेगा । जिसके बारे मे प्रथम पक्ष कोई आपत्ति उत्पन्न नही करेगा |

4- यह है कि उक्त अवधि समाप्त होने पर द्वितीय पक्ष, प्रथम पक्ष को वापिस कर देगा ।

5- यह है कि उक्त अवधि के दौरान भुगतान की रसीद प्रथम पक्ष द्वितीय पक्ष को देगा ।

6- यह है कि उक्त अवधि के दौरान प्रथम पक्ष व द्वितीय पक्ष के बीच कोई विवाद होता है तो पंच फैसला दोनो पक्षो को मान्य होगा |

7- यह है कि द्वितीय पक्ष ने जिणनण-े.. रूपये. (शब्दों  मे ———————— रुपये) केवल नगद प्रथम पक्ष को बतौर जमानत के रूप मे अदा कर दिये है जो कि बिना किसी ब्याज के प्रथम पक्ष द्वितीय पक्ष को सम्बन्धित अचल सम्पति के खाली करने के समय बकाया किराया व अन्य देनदारी आदि काट कर वापिस कर देगा ।

8- यह है कि उपरोक्त म्यांद के बाद यदि किरायेदारी की म्यांद बढ़ाई जाती है तो प्रत्येक मास—————- के बाद—————– प्रतिशत की दर से किराये मे वृद्धि होगी तथा किरायेदारी की म्यांद केवल प्रथम पक्ष की सहमति द्वारा ही बढ़ाई जा सकेगी |

9- यह है कि द्वितीय पक्ष सम्बन्धित अचल सम्पति को केवल———————– कार्य के लिए इस्तेमाल करेगा ।

10- यह है कि द्वितीय पक्ष सम्बन्धित अचल सम्पति पर या इसकी किसी भी निर्माण मे किसी भी किस्म की कोई तोडफोड या नया निर्माण नही करेगा तथा किसी अन्य व्यक्ति को किराये पर नही देगा तथा प्रथम पक्ष को हक होगा कि वह किसी भी समय निरीक्षण के लिए आ सकता है जिसका द्वितीय पक्ष को कोई आपत्ति नही होगी तथा द्वितीय पक्ष कोई ऐसा कार्य नही करेगा जो कि कानून की नजरों मे गलत होगा ।

11- यह है कि सम्बन्धित अचल सम्पति मे छोटी मुरम्मत जैसे कि बिजली की तारों मे परेशानी, पानी की लीकेज आदि द्वितीय पक्ष स्वंय करेगा |

12- यह है कि जब भी किसी पक्ष को उपरोक्त अचल सम्पति को खाली करना या कराना हो तो वह दूसरे पक्ष को दो महिने पहले नोटिस देगा| 

13- यह है कि उपरोक्त किराया नामा के दोनो पक्ष व उनके वारसान आदि हमेशा पाबन्द रहेगे तथा इसकी शर्तों का पालन करेगें ।

अत: यह किराया नामा लिख दिया है कि बतौर साक्षी प्रमाण रहे ताकि समय पर काम आये |

दिनांक———————–

                                      अनुसूचि ( पहचान के लिये अचल सम्पति का विवरण)

नक्शा सीमा व पैमाईश मकान /प्लाट,/फलेट / दुकान / फैक्टरी /उद्योगिक प्लाट के केस

मे

पूर्व:- >> फुट…….. इंच… .पश्चिम:-                               ….. फूट……. इंच—–

उत्तर:- >> फुट…….. इंच… .पश्चिम:-                               ….. फूट……. इंच—–

स्थित ———————————-

साक्षीगण:                                                            हस्ताक्षर प्रथम पक्ष

2.                                                                             हस्ताक्षर द्वितीय पक्ष

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Latest court order

Landlord can ask tenant to vacate property for genuine needs: HC

As long as the landlord’s needs his rented premises for a genuine reason, he is free to ask the tenant to vacate his property, the Bombay High Court (HC) has ruled. While upholding an eviction decree, the HC said that landlords are the best judge of their residential requirements, and it is not up to the tenant to suggest that the former must “adjust” so that his tenancy can continue,

The dispute pertains to a 319-square-foot (sqft) property South Mumbai. On May 17, 2004, the owners and original plaintiffs issued a notice terminating the tenancy, instructing the tenant to vacate, asserting that the main tenant sublet the premises to without written consent. The landlords also said they occupied about 400 sqft along with 11 family members and required the suit premises.

“Apart from a bare denial of the statement that the premises are required by the landlord for their reasonable and bonafide use and the statement that the landlords have more than sufficient premises, there is absolutely no evidence on record to prove that the need of the Plaintiffs is not genuine or bonafide. The landlords have a large family consisting of more than 11 family members. Their children have grown up. These grown-up children should have enough space and privacy to devote their time to studies, without any disturbances,” the HC said while giving its verdict in the Ajay Mahasukhlal Shah versus Chandrakant Babulal Shah and Others case.

“The proven fact is that the need of the landlord for additional accommodation is genuine, honest and conceived in good faith and thus reasonable and bonafide. In such circumstances, challenge to the finding rendered by the courts below on the issue of bonafide and reasonable need of the premises cannot be countenanced for the simple reason that the landlord is the best judge of his residential requirement and the tenant cannot dictate terms to him as to how he can and how he should adjust in the available premises,” it added.

Section 16(1)(g) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, provides for eviction of tenant on the ground of reasonable and bonafide requirement of the landlord.

No single litmus test to distinguish licence from lease: Kerala HC

July 24, 2023: There is no single litus test to differentiate between a lease and a licence agreement, the Kerala High Court has said. The intentions of the parties involved and the surrounding circumstances determine the nature of the arrangement and not the nomenclature used in the document and or reading of a few isolated provisions, it added.

“It is the settled law that the nature of a document has to be understood not by its nomenclature or by interpreting one or two clauses in it in isolation, but by interpreting the document as a whole. Going by the principles laid down by the aapex court as well as this court, there cannot be a single litmus test to decide whether the transaction is a lease or licence,” a Division Bench of Justice Anil K Narendran and Justice PG Ajithkumar said in an order dated July 14, 2023.

“Generally speaking, the difference between a lease and licence is to be determined by finding out the real intention of the parties as decipherable from a complete reading of the document, executed between the parties and the surrounding circumstances,” it added while setting aside an order by the rent control court in the Ashok Harry Pothen versus Premlal case.

FAQs

April 25, 2024: In a bid to solve parking related problems faced by home buyers, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has made it compulsory for developers to include parking details in the annexures to the allotment letter and agreement for sale.

A model draft clause according to the circular’s annexure to this effect has been issued by the regulatory body which will include parking details such as parking lot number, parking space length, height, width, location of the parking space in the building complex etc. This will address ambiguity and fights related to parking.

In the model agreement for sale issued in December 2022, it is mandatory to include force majeure, carpet area, defect liability, period and transfer agreement in every sale agreement. Now parking details will also have to be a part of this agreement. Note that as per Maharera, even those changes that are made with the home buyer’s consent will also not be accepted by the regulatory body.

What are the frequent parking related complaints received by MahaRERA?

• Beam of the building coming in way of parking of the vehicle
• Unable to park vehicle in the parking as it is very small
• No space for exit after parking the vehicle
• Maneuvering the car is difficult as the space is very less

Chennai Property Tax 2024: Sotthu vari

Residents of Chennai can easily pay their ‘sotthu vari’ or Property tax Chennai online. They also have the option to make the payment of Chennai property tax offline. The due date for Property tax Chennai payment is September 3o and March 31 every year. In case of any defaults with respect to Property tax Chennai payment there is a 1% penalty every month.

In this article, we look at the step-by-step process for payment of Property tax Chennai in Tamil Nadu, an annual levy that property owners have to pay, apart from paying income tax on house property when filing their taxes for the financial year.

See also: All about PCMC property tax 

How to calculate Chennai Property Tax 2024?

Property tax calculator Chennai is an important tool that helps in calculating property tax Chennai. You can access the property tax calculator Chennai provided on the property tax Chennai online portal (click here). You will need to enter the type of building for which you have to pay the Chennai corporation property tax and other details such as the area, location, street, type of occupancy and the floor details. While you can use this Chennai property tax calculator or the Tamil Nadu property tax calculator, the website mentions that this Chennai property tax calculator is for test purposes only.

See also: All about the property tax calculator Delhi

Another way to ascertain the exact amount of property tax Chennai is by following property tax calculator formula:

Assuming the following,

See also: All about Kerala building tax online payment

You can see that 10.92 is the common factor that can be used to calculate the annual value of all buildings while proceeding with calculating Greater Chennai Corporation Property Tax. Multiply the annual rental value with 10.92 to arrive at the annual value for any building.

See also: Everything about property tax calculator Bangalore

Method of fixing annual value for land on lease or rent

The property tax Chennai website offers the following explanation:

Monthly rental value (as per agreement between lessor and lessee) x 12 = Annual Value

No depreciation is allowed for vacant land: Rent per 2,400 sq ft (one ground) = Rs 8.00 per month.

Annual value (Rs 8.00 x 12) = Rs 96 per month.

Method of fixing annual value for the super structure only (land being separate): Annual rental value – 10% x (MRV x 12).

See also:  All about GVMC property tax

So, how property tax is calculated in Chennai?  The half-yearly Chennai property tax for any property is calculated as a percentage of its annual rental value, as per this table:

See also: All about the MCGM property tax

What are the property tax rates in Chennai?

In case of residential properties, the basic property tax rate ranges between Rs 0.60 per sqft and Rs 2.40 per sqft. For non-residential projects, the property tax Chennai rate is between Rs 4 per sqft and Rs 12 per sqft.

See also: All about Chennai metro

Chennai Property Tax: Zone number 

See also: All about GVMC water tax

Property tax Chennai: Street rates

To know the street rates of property tax Chennai, visit https://chennaicorporation.gov.in/gcc/online-services/online-payment/property-tax/street-rates/ and select the street name from drop down box and submit.

See also: Land tax online Kerala

You will see the entire list

See also: Mysore city corporation property tax online payment: A step by step guide

Property tax Chennai: What constitutes residential, non-residential property?

Individual houses, flats and apartments that have not been rented out for commercial/ business purposes, are treated as residential for property tax Chennai purposes. On the other hand, shops, offices, malls, movie theatres and party or marriage halls, are considered non-residential for Chennai property tax purposes.

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Property tax Chennai: Chennai corporation property tax status

To check the Chennai corporation property tax status, click on

https://chennaicorporation.gov.in/gcc/online-services/online-payment/property-tax/property-tax-payment-status/

 To know the Chennai corporation property tax status, enter the zone no, division code, bill no and sub no and press on submit.

You will see the Chennai corporation property tax status below where you can see all details like bill no., old bill no., owner name, property address, correspondence type, property type, mobile number. The floor details segment in the chennai corporation property tax status includes floor, built up area, usage, occupancy, type of construction, year of construction, current tax, current tax due, total arrears, total tax due, annual value.  

To know your Chennai Corporation property tax status Click on ‘View Tax and receipt details’ to see the Chennai property tax receipt details

How to pay Chennai Property Tax online ?

• Visit the Chennai Corporation website on https://chennaicorporation.gov.in/gcc/. On the Chennai Corporation property tax website, click on Online Payments tab. You will reach https://chennaicorporation.gov.in/gcc/online-payment/ where you have to click on property tax payment.

You will reach

On entering details and pressing submit on the property tax Chennai website, you will get the following information. Then, click on ‘Pay Tax online’.

You will see a pop up page that shows your previous transactions with respect to Chennai corporation property tax.

See the balance to be paid as property tax Chennai, enter the amount you intend to pay and select your preferred payment gateway and proceed with the online payment.

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Chennai property tax: Offline payment

If you choose to pay Chennai property tax offline, you can issue the cheque or demand draft that will be addressed to ‘The Revenue Officer, Corporation of Chennai’. The Chennai property tax payments can be submitted to authorised banks, tax collectors, e-seva centers and Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable Television Corporation (TACTC) in Taluk Offices. Mentioned are list of authorised banks that can receive the Chennai property tax payments are

• City Union bank
• Canara bank
• HDFC
• IDBI
• Indian Overseas Bank
• Indian Bank
• Indusland Bank
• Karur Vysya bank
• Kotak Mahindra Bank
• Lakshmi vilas Bank
• Punjab National Bank
• State Bank Of India
• Tamilnadu Mercantile Bank
• Yes Bank

Cheque deposit machine provided for Chennai property tax payers

Federal Bank has teamed up with Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to provide cheque deposit  machine. People can easily deposit the cheque kept in the machine at Rippon building and get an acknowledgement for it.

Property tax Chennai: Assessment

Online assessment  

 Citizens can submit a request for property tax Chennai online assessment through the Chennai property tax portal. Login to the Chennai property tax online citizen portal and enter details like

• Division
• Name of the assessee
• Location of property
• Area
• Location
• Street name
• Door number
• Contact number and proceed with the assessment.

Note that the assessee should submit the hard copy of registered documents in his/her favour, filled application form and last property tax Chennai paid receipt 

Offline assessment

At one of the TACTV counters present at Chennai Municipal Corporation please give

• Letter of request that has the address and contact details
• Copies of the registered documents in his/her favour
• Filled in Form-6 application form
• Copy of the property tax Chennai paid receipt

Once these are submitted, applicant will get acknowledgement through SMS.

 Assessment request at concerned zonal offices/ headquarters

Also, the Chennai citizen can submit a request at concerned zonal offices/ headquarters with

• Letter of request that has the address and contact details
• Copies of the registered documents in his/her favour
• Filled in Form-6 application form
• Copy of the property tax Chennai paid receipt

Once application for assessment is submitted, it will be verified by the assessor. He will measure the newly constructed building and submit proposal to the concerned officer. Post field verification, proposal will be sent to the assessment committee. After the approval of the assessment committee, the new assessment order will be issued to the assesse and he will be informed through SMS.

Property tax Chennai: Modification

Online modification  

Citizens can submit a request for online modification of property tax Chennai through the Chennai property tax portal. Login to the Chennai property tax online citizen portal and enter details like

• Division
• Name of the Assessee
• Location of Property
• Area
• Location
• Street Name
• Door Number
• Contact Number

Note that the assessee should submit the hard copy of registered documents in his/her favour, filled application form and last tax paid receipt.

Offline modification

At anyone of the TACTV counters located in Greater Chennai Corporation premises, a citizen has to submit the following:

• Letter of request with address details and contact number
• Copies of the registered documents in his/her favour
• Filled Form -7 application form
• Copy of the property or vacant land tax paid receipt

Once submitted, acknowledgement of property tax Chennai service will be sent to the citizen through SMS.

Request at concerned zonal offices/ headquarters

Applicant can write to the concerned zonal offices/ headquarters with a

• Letter of request with address details and contact number
• Copies of the registered documents in his/her favour
• Filled Form -7 application form
• Copy of the property or vacant land tax paid receipt

On submission of the request for modification of property tax, the assessor will check the application submitted and after informing him will measure the building. A proposal will then be submitted to the assessment committee which will check correctness of the proposal and approve it. Once approved, the new assessment order-Notice 6 will be sent to the assesse and he will also be informed through SMS.

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Property tax Chennai:  Appeal for property tax assessment

Online appeal

Citizens can submit a request for online appeal for appeal for property tax Chennai through the Chennai property tax portal. Login to the Chennai property tax online citizen portal and enter details like

• Division
• Name of the Assessee
• Location of Property
• Area
• Location
• Street Name
• Door Number
• Contact Number

Note that the assessee should submit the hard copy of registered documents in his/her favour, filled application form and last property tax paid receipt.

Offline modification

At anyone of the TACTV counters located in Greater Chennai Corporation premises, a citizen has to submit the following:

• Letter of request with address details and contact number
• Copies of the registered documents in his/her favour
• Filled Form -6 application form
• Copy of the property or vacant land tax paid receipt

Once submitted, acknowledgement of the property tax Chennai service will be sent to the citizen through SMS.

Request at concerned zonal offices/ headquarters

Applicant can write to the concerned zonal offices/ headquarters with a

• Letter of request with address details and contact number
• Copies of the registered documents in his/her favour
• Filled Form -6 application form
• Copy of the property or vacant land tax property tax Chennai paid receipt

On submission of the request for appeal of property tax, the assessor will check the application submitted and after informing him will measure the building. A proposal will then be submitted to the concerned officer and a Zonal Assistant Revenue officer will approve it. Once approved, the new assessment order-Notice 10 will be sent to the assesse and he will also be informed through SMS.

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Transfer of property tax Chennai

Online application

Citizens can submit a request for online appeal for transfer of property tax Chennai through the Chennai property tax portal. Login to the Chennai property tax online citizen portal and enter details like

• Division
• Name of the Assessee
• Location of Property
• Area
• Location
• Street Name
• Door Number
• Contact Number

Note that the assessee should submit the hard copy of registered documents in his/her favour, filled application form and last property tax Chennai paid receipt.

Offline application

At any one of the TACTV counters located in Greater Chennai Corporation premises, a citizen has to submit the following:

• Letter of request with address details and contact number
• Copies of the registered documents in his/her favour
• Filled Form -6 application form
• Copy of the property or vacant land tax paid receipt

Once submitted, acknowledgement will be sent to the citizen through SMS.

Request at concerned zonal offices/ headquarters

Applicant can write to the concerned zonal offices/ headquarters with a

• Letter of request with address details and contact number
• Copies of the registered documents in his/her favour
• Filled Form -6 application form
• Copy of the property or vacant land tax paid receipt

On submission of the request for appeal of property tax, the assessor will check the application submitted and after informing him will measure the building. A proposal will then be submitted to the concerned officer and a Zonal Assistant Revenue officer will approve it. Once approved, the name transfer order (Notice 9) will be issued to the assesse and he will also be informed through SMS.

Property tax Chennai: Correction of property tax assessment

Online appeal

Citizens can submit a request for correction of property tax assessment through the Chennai property tax portal. Login to the Chennai property tax online citizen portal and enter details like

• Division
• Name of the Assessee
• Location of Property
• Area
• Location
• Street Name
• Door Number
• Contact Number

Note that the assessee should submit the hard copy of registered documents in his/her favour, filled application form and last property tax Chennai paid receipt.

Offline appeal

At any one of the TACTV counters located in Greater Chennai Corporation premises, a citizen has to submit the following:

• Letter of request with address details and contact number
• Copies of the registered documents in his/her favour
• Filled Form -6 application form
• Copy of the property or vacant land tax paid receipt

Once submitted, acknowledgement will be sent to the citizen through SMS.

Request at concerned zonal offices/ headquarters

Applicant can write to the concerned zonal offices/ headquarters with a

• Letter of request with address details and contact number
• Copies of the registered documents in his/her favour
• Filled Form -6 application form
• Copy of the property or vacant land tax paid receipt

On submission of the request for Correction of property tax assessment, the assessor will check the application submitted and will do a field visit if required. He will then send a proposal to the Zonal Assistant Revenue officer. Once he approves it, the correction in property will be done.

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Property tax Chennai: Know your status

Visit https://chennaicorporation.gov.in/gcc/online-payment/online-tax-payment/know-your-status.jsp and click on Know your status. Enter the acknowledgement number and mobile no. and press search to know the status of your request.

Property tax Chennai: New bill number search

Visit https://chennaicorporation.gov.in/gcc/online-services/online-payment/property-tax/ and click on ‘New bill number search’.

Enter zone no, division code, bill no, sub no and press submit. You will get the details you are looking for on property tax Chennai page.

Property tax Chennai: Download forms

To download forms related to property tax Chennai, visit https://chennaicorporation.gov.in/gcc/online-services/online-payment/property-tax/download-forms/

To download form 6 from the property tax Chennai page, click on the Form 6 and a PDF will be downloaded on your computer.

To download form 7 from the property tax Chennai page, click on the Form 7 and a PDF will be downloaded on your computer.

To download form 9 from the property tax Chennai page, click on the Form 9 and a PDF will be downloaded on your computer.

Property tax Chennai: Name transfer

Visit https://chennaicorporation.gov.in/gcc/online-services/online-payment/property-tax/ and click on ‘Name transfer’. You will reach the citizen portal page where you need to login using your username and password and then proceed with the name transfer process.

If you don’t have an account, click on ‘Not registered’ and first register.

Similarly, you have to login with username and password for going through the process of Objection, Sub-division, New Assessment and Amalgamation by clicking on these tabs on the property tax page and logging to the property tax Chennai citizen portal with the username and password.

Chennai property tax: Concessions allowed

• 10% library cess is calculated from the general tax of Chennai property tax.
• Tiled, thatched and other structures except those with terrace roofing, get a 20% rebate over the monthly rental value in Chennai property tax.
• Owner-occupied residential structures get a 25% rebate in monthly rental value in Chennai property tax.
• There is a 10% rebate over monthly rental value, for those commercial structures that are owned by the owner in Chennai property tax.
• A depreciation of 1% in Chennai property tax is given for every year for every building that is over four years old. However, there is a maximum limit of 25%.

What is the rebate offered on Chennai Property Tax payment?

Chennai property owners can avail rebate of 5% up to a maximum of Rs 5,000 by paying dues related to property tax till April 30, 2024.

Chennai property tax offers rebate to citizens who make payment within 30 days from the beginning of the half-year, with April being the beginning of half-year for FY2024-25.

What is the penalty for not paying Chennai Property Tax on time?

In case of not paying the Chennai Property Tax on time, the corporation penalises defaulters at the rate of 2% and it is charged automatically with the assessed value, after a grace period of 15 days. In case you wish to make changes to the property or its name, a no-dues Chennai Property Tax is mandatory.

Chennai Property Tax: How to get the property tax payment receipt?

On the official Chennai Property Tax online website, click on the option ‘Online property tax Receipt’. Then choose the zone number in property tax, division code for property tax Chennai, bill number and sub no. and press submit to get the Chennai Property Tax online receipt.

Then, click on ‘View Tax and Receipt’ details.

Scroll down to see the payment details which show all transactions over the years.

If you click on any particular receipt no. you will see the property tax Chennai receipt of that transaction.

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Chennai Property Tax: What is vacancy remission?

The Chennai City Municipal Corporation (CMCC) Act, 1919 in Section 105 says that if any building which is either owned by self or rented happens to lie vacant for over 30 days in half-year, the Commissioner can remit so much not exceeding one-half of such portion of the Chennai property tax  as relates to the building. In the case of FY 2020-21, the second half term is till October 15, 2020. 

Chennai Property Tax: Mobile app

You can also pay Chennai property tax using the Namma Chennai app that can be downloaded from Google play store.

How to register grievances on Chennai Property Tax ?

In case you make the Chennai property tax payment offline and you are asked for a bribe or if you witness any form of corruption, the Chennai Corporation mandates that you inform the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption and get in touch with them on any of the following numbers: 24615989 / 24615929 / 24615949.

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The online medium not only makes your work easier but also keeps it transparent. You could pay your Chennai Property Tax online without having to meet the official from the convenience of your home. Also, you can avail of the rebate of 5% offered by the Chennai Corporation if you pay the property tax Chennai for the first part of the year by April 30.

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April 2024: Real estate developer Sumadhura Group has acquired 40 acre of land in Bengaluru, setting the stage for a revenue potential of up to Rs 6,000 crore residential project pipeline.

The properties, acquired as four land parcels recently, are a combination of both solely owned and joint-development projects strategically located in emerging areas in east and south-west Bengaluru.

Sumadhura Group has plans to develop four residential projects on these sites – three in the east and one in south west Bengaluru over the next five years with an estimated potential of attaining 6 million sqft (msf) of saleable area.

Madhusudhan G, chairman and managing director, Sumadhura Group, said, “Our experience of over two decades in Southeast Bengaluru has provided invaluable insights into the region’s growth trajectory. That knowledge, coupled with the booming demand in the residential market fuelled majorly by the IT sector, gives us the required push and enough confidence to strengthen our footprint in this emerging high-promise market. We look forward to launching the projects in the next three quarters and completing them in the next 3-5 years. As highlighted in our recent acquisition of nearly 40 acre for residential development, Sumadhura Group remains committed to identifying growth opportunities. The current expansion allows us to plan strategically alongside the East Bengaluru corridor.”

Property and its division remains a major bone of contention among family members. This is primarily because in the presence of various laws pertaining to the matter, not a lot of clarity of afforded to the common man in matters related to inheritance. This legal guide will help you have a better understanding of some of the oft-popping questions on property inheritance in India.

What is inheritance?

The term inheritance is exclusively used in the context of succession. Upon the death of an individual, their property, title, debts and obligations may devolve upon the heir. Although different societies treat inheritance differently, tangible and immovable property are often treated as inheritance. 

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What is an ancestral property and how is it different from self-acquired property ?

A property  a person inherits from his family members is an ancestral property. On the other hand, a property you buy using your own resources is your self-acquired property. A self-acquired property becomes the ancestral property after a point.  The reverse is also true – an ancestral property can also become a self-acquired property.

When does an ancestral property become a self-acquired property?

When an ancestral property is divided among members of a joint Hindu family, it becomes self-acquired property in the hands of a family member.

When does a self-acquired property become an ancestral property?

Similarly, a self-acquired and undivided property of a person’s great-great grandfather becomes an ancestral property eventually.

See also: All about ancestral property

See also: Coparcener meaning in HUF context

Who are legal heirs of an ancestral property?

An heir is a person, who is legally empowered to inherit the estate of his ancestors, who died without leaving a will (a state known as intestate in legal parlance). After the demise of such a property owner, matters relating to property inheritance and other claims will need to be taken up by their legal heirs.

It begs mention here that the concept of an heir differs from religion to religion. This is also why their property rights in the deceased person’s property might also differ according to the religion they come from.

For example, the Hindus Succession Act (HSA) applies to Hindus, Buddhist, Jains and Sikhs, and those who have converted to any of these religions or are born out of wedlock. The Hindu Succession Act does not apply to Indian Muslims and Christians since they have their personal law to determine how property would be inherited by their legal heirs.  In this article, we will examine the property rights of those on whom the Hindu Succession Act is applicable.

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Applicability of the Hindu Succession Act

The HSA comes into force when a Hindu dies intestate . Thereafter, succession depends upon the rules as carried in the Act. In case of a Hindu man dying intestate, his property goes to the following and in this order of preference. The following chart shows the rightful heirs as per the Act:

Heir according to Hindu Succession Act

*Note: Agnates are relations through the males but not by blood or adoption. These can be relations through marriages. Cognates are relations through the females.

Major changes in Hindu Succession Act

The Hindu Succession Act was amended in 2005 to add or remove different clauses within the earlier Act. Some of the most significant changes in the Act are as follows:

Section 4(2) amendment

The Section 4(2) of the Hindu Succession Act did not include agricultural lands under its scope of inheritance. This is revoked in 2005 by adding the right to claim inheritance over agricultural lands. The Act was amended to ensure greater equality between men and women, so that women could exercise their rights on the lands they have been toiling.

Revamping of Section 6

Section 6 of the Hindu Succession Act stated that women could enjoy property rights only if it was gifted by the woman’s relatives or strangers. However, in both the cases, the absolute ownership or the rights were retained by the relatives or the strangers. The revamping of Section 6 and adding new clauses helped in making women enjoy equal rights as her brothers or other male members in the family.

See also: Can gift deed be revoked

Omitting Section 3

Section 3 of the Hindu Succession Act did not grant women the right to seek for partition within a house unless the male members wanted so. This reduced the autonomy and rights of the women and hindered her privacy. As a result, the amendment omitted Section 3 of this Act.

See also: All about partition deed format

Succession rights in India

Daughter’s right on father’s property after marriage

The HSA was amended in 2005 and it gave equal rights to the daughter in terms of property. Prior to the Hindu Succession Amendment Act 2005, sons enjoyed rights over the deceased father’s property, whereas daughters could do so only till she was unmarried. It was understood that after marriage, a woman attaches herself to the husband’s family and therefore, has rights in another Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) altogether. Now, married and unmarried daughters have the same rights on their father’s property as their brothers. They are also entitled to equal duties and liabilities as their brothers. In 2005, it was also ruled that a daughter has the same rights, provided that both, father and daughter, were alive on September 9, 2005. In 2018, the SC stated that a daughter can inherit her deceased father’s property no matter whether the father was alive on this date or not. Hereon, women were also accepted as coparceners. They can demand a share in the father’s property.

In 2022, the Supreme Court ruled that daughters have the right to inherit their parents’ self-acquired property and any other property of which they are absolute owners, adding that this rule would apply even in cases where the parents of a daughter died intestate before the codification of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.

Unmarried adult daughter can’t claim maintenance from father under Section 125 of CRPC: HC

An adult daughter unmarried can’t seek maintenance from her father Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure on the ground that she does not have means to support herself, the Kerala High Court has said. The HC said that an unmarried daughter unable to maintain herself because of physical, mental abnormality or injury is entitled to seek maintenance from her father under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. To make this claim, she is liable to produce evidence of the same, the HC added in its order dated January 26, 2023.

“By virtue of Section 125 (1) of CRPC, unmarried daughter, who attained majority, could not claim maintenance in the ordinary circumstance, viz. merely on the ground that she does not have means for her sustenance. At the same time, even though the unmarried daughter, who attained majority, is entitled for maintenance, where such unmarried daughter is by reason of any physical or mental abnormality or injury is unable to maintain herself, or which, pleadings and evidence in this regard are mandatory,” the HC ruled.

Share of married daughters in father’s property

What is the share which married daughters can claim in their father’s property? According to the Supreme Court judgment, in her father’s ancestral property, a daughter gets an equal right along with her brothers. However, this does not mean the property will be equally divided between a brother and the sister after the demise of the father. Since inheritance laws also confer property rights on other legal heirs of the deceased, the division of the property will be based on the share of each heir according to the applicable inheritance laws. A married daughter having an equal share in her father’s property simply means that whatever share her brother claims, she will get the same share, too.

Son can’t mortgage property in which daughters have right: HC

A son does not have the right to mortgage a family property on which daughters also have equal rights, the Karnataka High Court (HC) has ruled. While dismissing a second appeal made against the order of a trial court, the HC ordered that the son can’t unilaterally mortgage the property of his father who dies without leaving a will. In the case titled Rukmavathi Sheregar versus K Radha Devendra Sheregar, the high court in its order dated August 17, 2023, said: “The trial court as well as the first appellate court considered the material on record and came to the conclusion that the property belongs to the daughters as well as the son… the son (alone) cannot mortgage the property, excluding others when they are the daughters of the family propositus …there is no testamentary document in favour of the son and son was not having absolute right to mortgage the property… The parties are entitled for share in the property equally.”

Property inherited of single women

Inherited property of childless woman dying intestate goes back to source: Supreme Court

Property of women who leave behind no children and die without leaving a will goes back to its source, the SC has ruled.

“If a female Hindu dies intestate without leaving any issue, the property inherited by her from her father or mother would go to the heirs of her father, whereas the property inherited from her husband or father-in-law would go to the heirs of the husband,” the SC observed while delivering its verdict in the S Abdul Nazeer and Krishna Murari, JJ case.

In case of married women who leave behind their husband and children, her properties, including the properties which she inherited from her parents, would devolve upon her husband and her children as provided in Section 15(1)(a) of the Succession Act.

Property rights of mother on son’s property

A mother is a legal heir to her deceased son’s property. Therefore, if a man leaves behind his mother, wife and children, all of them have an equal right on his property. Do note that if the mother passes away without creating a will, her share in her son’s property will devolve upon her legal heirs, including her other children.

Under Indian Succession Act, mother not legal heir of man who dies intestate: HC

Under the Indian Succession Act of 1925, the assets of a man who dies without leaving a will are divided between his widow and children, the Madras High Court (HC) has ruled. The mother of the deceased has no right in the properties of her late son, the high court clarified while giving its judgment in a recent case. The mother is entitled to get a share in her late son’s property only in the absence of his surviving wife and children, the two-judge bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice N Senthilkumar ruled. “As per the rules under Section 33 and 33-A, where a Christian dies intestate leaving behind a widow and lineal descendants, 1/3rd of the property would go to the widow and remaining 2/3rd will go to the lineal descendants,” it said while delivering its verdict on an appeal filed by one Agnes alias Karpaga Devi and her minor daughter.

Inheritance of an adopted child

An adopted child is also a Class-I heir and enjoys all the rights that a biological child is entitled to. However, an adopted child cannot stake claim to his adoptive father’s property in case this father was disqualified from succeeding to any property because of a crime that he might have committed. If the father had converted to any other religion and the adopted child is practising the same religion as well, even in this case, the adopted child cannot inherit the ancestral property.

No difference between adopted and biological child: Karnataka High Court

In November 2022, the Karnataka High Court also ruled that an adopted child has the same right as a biological child, and they cannot be discriminated against while being considered for their parents’ job on compassionate grounds. “A son is a son or a daughter is a daughter, adopted or otherwise, if such a distinction is accepted then there would be no purpose served by adoption,”  the Dharwad Bench of the Karnataka High Court said.

Adopted child stops being coparcener of birth family: HC

An adopted child stops being a coparcener of their birth family and consequently gives up any right or interest in the family ancestral property, the Telangana High has ruled. In an order dated June 27, 2023, the high court said that only if a partition took place before the adoption and the property was allotted to the adopted person, they could carry that property to their new family.

“Only if a partition has taken place before the adoption and property is allotted to his share or self acquired, obtained by will, inherited from his natural father or other ancestor or collateral which is not coparcenary property held along with other coparceners and property held by him as sole surviving coparcener, he carries that property with him to the adoptive family with corresponding obligations,” said the full Bench of the HC.

Property rights and inheritance of an abandoned first wife

Suppose a Hindu man leaves his wife without a divorce and marries another. In this case, his first marriage has not been annulled by law and the first wife and their children are lawful heirs. If the two are divorced, the first wife cannot stake any claim in the property and all her belongings are solely hers. Even in the case where the husband and wife may have contributed towards the purchase of a property, it is important to have documented proof of percentage of monetary contribution of each in case of a divorce. This is important especially in case you want to file a property eviction suit.

Inheritance of the second wife

A second wife has all the legal rights on her husband’s property, provided her husband’s first wife had already passed away or divorced before the husband remarried. Her children have equal rights on their father’s share as do the children borne of the first marriage. In case the second marriage is not legal, neither the second wife nor her children enjoy the privilege of being legal heirs in the ancestral property of the husband.

See also: All about property rights of the wife and her children in a second marriage

Children born from a widow’s 1^st marriage can inherit property from her second husband: HC

Children born out a widow’s first marriage have a right in her property the woman receives from her second husband, the Gujarat High Court held in June 2022. This remains true even if the children were born out of wedlock or through an illicit relation, the high court added.

Inheritance of a man on deceased wife’s property

During the wife’s lifetime, the husband has no right over her property. If the wife passes away, her share will devolve upon her husband and children alike. Kolkata-based advocate Devajyoti Barman says, “If the wife gets her share in her lifetime, the husband can inherit the same. If she hasn’t inherited from her parents or ancestors during her lifetime, the husband cannot claim it.” If a man has bought property in the name of his wife with his own finances, he can retain the ownership even after her death.

Property rights and inheritance of widows in India

The Hindu Succession Act, 1956, establishes that a deceased person’s property will be distributed among his heirs in Class-I of the schedule, if he dies without leaving a will. If a person dies without leaving a will, his widow takes one share. Class-I heirs of the deceased would be the widow, his son, his daughter, his mother, the son of a predeceased son, the daughter of predeceased son, the widow of the predeceased son, the son of a predeceased daughter, the daughter of predeceased daughter, the son of predeceased son of predeceased son, the daughter of the predeceased son of a predeceased son, the widow of predeceased son of a predeceased son.

Widow not liable to main in-laws under Section 125 of CrPC: Bombay HC

A widow is not liable to provide maintenance to her in-laws under Section 125 of the CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure). While setting aside a trial court order in the Shobha versus Kishnarao and Kantabai case, the HC also said that even those entitled to receive maintenance under the section have to fulfil the condition that they were not able to maintain themselves. Section 125 of the CrPC, 1973, talks about maintenance of wives, children and parents.

Denying Stridhana to widows akin to domestic violence: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court in December 2022 said that denying rights to stridhana to widows is equivalent to domestic violence against them.

What is Stridhana?

Stridhana includes movable, immovable property, gifts, etc., a woman receives during prior to marriage, at the time of marriage, during childbirth, and widowhood. Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, defines stridhan as a woman’s property made through the following sources:

• By inheritance
• Through will or a settlement
• At a partition
• In lieu of maintenance
• Gifts made to a woman before the nuptial fire
• Gifts made to a woman at the bridal procession
• Gifts made after marriage by a woman’s husband husband’s relations or parent’s relations and gifts from sons and relations
• Made in token of love by father-in-law, mother-in-law
• Gifts made by father, mother and brother
• Gifts given by her friends, etc.
• By personal skill or exertion
• Purchase and prescription with the help of her own funds
• Property received under a decree or award or through adverse possession

Daughter-in-law can’t claim maintenance from father-in-law under CRPC Section 125: HC

A daughter-in-law is not entitled to claim maintenance from her father-in-law under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Patna High Court has said. “Section 125 of the CrPC deals with an order for maintenance of wife, children and parents. The daughter-in-law cannot claim maintenance under Section 125 of the CRPC but she can claim the same under Section 19 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act. The provision of Section 125 CrPC in petition under Section 19 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, cannot be applied,” the HC ruled.

Inheritance of half-blood children

Half-blood children are born of those where one child is born of the father with another wife/partner and the second child might be born of the wife with another husband/partner. In short, when there is one common parent (happens in case of remarriage or divorce), the child closer to the one whom he/she’s inheriting from will be preferred. Example: A marries B. C is A’s son from A’s first wife. D is B’s son with D’s first husband. If A’s property were to be divided, preference would be given to C.

Inheritance of an illegitimate child

The following categories of children are legally known as illegitimate children:

Children born of void marriages.

Children born of annulled/voidable marriages.

Children born of illicit relationships.

Children born through concubines.

Children born of a marriage, not valid for want of proper ceremonies.

Section 16 (3) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 – provisions of which are applicable on applicable to Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists, apart from Hindus – states that illegitimate children are ‘only entitled to the property of their parents and not of any other relation’. However, the SC has explained that such children have the right in their parent’s self-acquired, as well as ancestral properties.

Also read: Property rights of illegitimate children

Inheritance and property rights of live-in couples and their children

In 2015, the SC ruled that couples in a domestic partnership for a long time will be treated as married. While no religion in India accepts live-in relationships as legal, the law provides for some relief. Under the Criminal Procedure Code Section 125, women in live-in relationships are eligible for legal rights and maintenance. Children born of live-in relationships are also entitled to the parents’ self-acquired property as per the Hindu Marriage Act Section 16. Children can also claim maintenance. Do note that as per its ruling, the SC stated that it does not consider “walk-in and walk-out” relationships as live-in relationships. The rules are valid if the partners have cohabited for a long time.

According to a ruling by the Supreme Court in 2008, children born to a live-in couple would have the same right of inheritance as a legal heir. However, children born out of people who have not entered into matrimony are only entitled to the property of their parents and not of any other relation, according to the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

In 2011, the Supreme Court , however, held that illegitimate children have the right in their parent’s self-acquired, as well as ancestral properties under the Hindu Marriage Act while giving its verdict in Revansiddappa & Others Versus Mallikarjuna & Others.

“The relationship between the parents may not be sanctioned by law, but the birth of a child in such a relationship has to be viewed independently of the relationship of parents. A child born in such a relationship is innocent and entitled to all the rights, which are given to other children born in valid marriages. This is the crux of Section 16 (3),” a bench of justice GS Singhvi and justice AK Ganguly ruled.

“If they were declared legitimate, then, they cannot be discriminated against and they will be on a par with other legitimate children and be entitled to all the rights in the property of their parents, both, self-acquired and ancestral… We find it interesting to note that the legislature has advisedly used the word ‘property’ and has not qualified it with either self-acquired property or ancestral property. It has been kept broad and general,” it further added.

Rights of an unwed mother and child

There is no clear rule regarding how an unwed couple with child/children would be given their due in case there is a custodial fight between both (unwed) parents. If parents belong to the same religion, then their personal laws are looked into. If they do not belong to the same religion, then the minor child’s opinion is asked and the child is also counselled and scrutinised for any psychological impact.

Note that, as per the Hindu personal law, a mother is the natural guardian of a child till he or she is five years old. Post that, the father becomes the natural guardian. On the death of the father, the mother becomes the guardian.

Also read: What is a Muslim woman’s right to property?

Mother has no right to relinquish property rights of minor children: HC

A mother has no right to relinquish the rights of her minor children on their ancestral property without their knowledge and consent, the Telangana High Court has ruled. While giving its verdict in the Smt T Vijaya versus Sri Turkapalli Mallaiah case, the high court said that this legal position has been pronounced by orders of the Supreme Court. In the Vineeta Sharma versus Rakesh Sharma and others case, the Supreme Court has ruled that relinquishment or partition or alienation of a coparcener’s share in a Hindu Undivided Family property can only be done by way of a registered instrument. Any plea of oral partition/relinquishment is untenable and unacceptable, the top court had said.

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Women’s co-ownership rights in husband’s ancestral property

In many Indian states, when the menfolk migrate to cities for better work opportunities, they may be temporarily leaving behind their families at home. In a bid to give economic independence to women in Uttarakhand, a state where a lot of men migrate for work, the state government has brought in an ordinance, to give co-ownership rights in the husband’s ancestral property. This move is set to benefit over 35 lakh women in Uttarakhand.

Note that a divorced woman who remarries, will not be able to become a co-owner. However, if a divorced husband is unable to bear her financial expenses, the woman shall be the co-owner. A divorced woman who does not have a child or her husband has been missing/absconding for a period of seven years, shall also become a co-owner of land owned by her father.

Senior citizens have exclusive right to property; son, daughter-in-law are licensees: Calcutta HC

The Calcutta High Court, on July, 23, 2021, upheld the right of a senior citizen to reside in his house and said his son and daughter were ‘at best licensees’ living in the property and hence, liable to eviction. The right of the senior citizen to exclusively reside in his own house, the HC said, must be viewed from the prism of Article 21 of the Constitution of India.

Passing its order in a virtual hearing, the HC said: “It is now well settled that the children and their spouses living in the senior citizen’s house are at best ‘licensees’. Such licence comes to an end once the senior citizens are not comfortable with their children and their families.” The order by the Calcutta HC is quite similar to previous orders passed by the Delhi High Court and the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

See also: All about sale deed and agreement to sale

Impact of religious conversion on inheritance

The HSA holds that anybody who has converted to another religion can still inherit property. The law in India doesn’t disqualify a person succeeding to a property because they decided to change their faith. The Caste Disabilities Removal Act states that anybody who has renounced his/her religion can inherit property. However, the heirs of the convert do not enjoy the same rights. If the son or daughter of a convert practices any other religion other than Hinduism, they can be disqualified from inheriting the ancestral property.

Inheritance for tribal woman

Amend law denying tribal women equal rights to family property: SC to govt

The Supreme Court on December 9, 2022, asked the government to re-examine provisions in the Hindu Succession Act which deny tribal women the right of succession to their father’s property.

Recall here that Section 2(2), of the Hindu Succession Act ─ which guarantees equal shares for man and woman in their ancestral property ─ is not applicable to members of the Scheduled Tribes (ST).

According to Section 2(2) of the Hindu Succession Act, the statute which guarantees equal shares for male and female heirs is not applicable to members of Scheduled Tribe communities

“When a daughter belonging to a non-tribal is entitled to the equal share in the property of the father, there is no reason to deny such right to the daughter of a tribal community. Female tribal is entitled to parity with male tribal in intestate succession,” the SC said.

Latest court orders

Self-acquired property in common hotchpot is joint family property: HC

If a member of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)puts their self-acquired property into the common pot, giving up their individual claim, it becomes a joint property, the Karnataka High Court (HC) has ruled.

While dismissing an appeal by one T Narayana Reddy and another, Justice Krishna S Dixit and Justice G Basavaraja, said: “Law relating to blending of separate property with those of joint family is well settled. Such an intention can be inferred by the words and if there are no words, then from his conduct.”

Stating that there is a lot of literature in Hindu law which recognises the doctrine of blending of individual’s property into joint family’s’ so that it becomes the family property for ensuring to the benefit of all its members, the high court also qouoted Mayne’s Treatise on Hindu Law & Usage. According to Mayne, a property which was originally self-acquired may become joint family property if it has been voluntarily thrown by the owner into the joint stock, with the intention of abandoning all separate claims upon it.

“The subject properties having been put into a common hotchpot eventually resulting into joint family property, the assertion of the appellants that they do not have trappings of ancestral property pales into insignificance,” the HC said in its order.

Succession laws will override Companies Act: Supreme Court

Succession laws in India will override the Companies Act in deciding a person’s right on property in cases where the deceased has left a nominee, the Supreme Court (SC) has ruled.

“It is beyond the scope of the company’s affairs to facilitate succession planning of the shareholder. In case of a will, it is upon the administrator or executor under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, or in case of intestate succession, the laws of succession to determine the line of succession,” the apex court said while dismissing an appeal filed by one Shakti Yezdani and certain family members of the late Jayant Shivram Salgaonkar.

A careful perusal of the provisions within the Companies Act, the top court said, makes it clear that it did not deal with the law of succession. Therefore, a departure from this settled position of law was not at all warranted, it added.

Mother has no right to relinquish property rights of minor children: High Court 

A mother has no right to relinquish the rights of her minor children on their ancestral property without their knowledge and consent, the Telangana High Court has ruled. While giving its verdict in the Smt T Vijaya versus Sri Turkapalli Mallaiah case, the high court said that this legal position has been pronounced by orders of the Supreme Court.

Wife fee to sell her property without husband’s permission: Calcutta HC

A wife selling property registered in her name without the consent of her husband does not amount to cruelty, the Calcutta High Court (HC) has ruled. While dismissing an appeal by the husband in the MS versus JNS case, a Division Bench of Justice Harish Tandon and Justice Prasenjit Biswas also emphasised that a wife was not her husband’s property and did not require his approval for everything that she did. “If the wife decided to sell the property standing in her name without seeking approval or permission from the husband-respondent, it shall not constitute the cruelty,” the high court said while hearing an appeal against a trial court order which had granted divorce to the husband on the basis of cruelty and desertion.

Adopted son has no stakes in biological family property: HC

An adopted son becomes a coparcener in the adopter’s family and loses the right of succession in his biological family properties, the Kalaburagi Bench of the Karnataka High Court has said.

“This Court in the case of M Krishna versus M Ramachandra and Another has also reiterated the view that if the adoptee was the member of the joint family at the time of adoption, his rights in the joint family property extinguish unless, he possessed those properties by way of partition. It was observed that on adoption the adoptee gets transplanted in a family in which he is adopted with the same rights as that of a natural born son and as such, transfer of the adopted child severs all his right with the family from which he was taken in adoption. It was categorically held that, he loses right of succession in the genitive family properties,” the HC said in its order dated July 14, 2023.

First wife can seek declaration of husband’s second marriage as void: HC

August 3, 203: A first wife’s application under Section 11 of The Hindu Success Act, 1955, seeking declaration of her husband’s second marriage as void is maintainable, the Allahabad High Court has ruled. While allowing the first wife to pursue legal recourse to nullify the second marriage on the grounds of its illegality, the HC dismissed an appeal by the second wife. “If the first wife is deprived of seeking a remedy under Section 11 of the Hindu Marriage Act, it would defeat the very purpose and intent of the Act. The protection offered to legally wedded wives under sections 5, 11, and 12 of the Hindu Marriage Act would become insignificant in such a scenario,” the two-judge Bench of Justices Saumitra Dayal Singh and Vinod Diwakar said.

Read full coverage here.

Homemaker wife has equal share in husband’s self-acquired property: HC

 June 25, 2023: Homemaker wives have an equal share in a property purchased by their husbands since they contribute to the acquisition by taking care of the family, the Madras High Court (HC) has ruled. The observation by the high court was made while giving its verdict in the Kannaian Naidu and others versus Kamsala Ammal and others case.

“No law prevents the judges from recognising the contributions made by a wife facilitating her husband to purchase the property. In my view, if the acquisition of assets is made by joint contribution (directly or indirectly) of both the spouses for the welfare of the family, certainly, both are entitled to equal share,” the HC said in the order dated June 21, 2023.

Read full coverage here.

FAQs

For property exchange in Indian, the buyer must pay stamp duty and registration fee to register the change of ownership in official records. Property gifting is no exception to this rule. Depending on the state where the property is located, those gifting an immovable property have to pay stamp duty and registration charges in the range of 2%-7% to get the gift deed legally registered.

While most states charge a specific amount as stamp duty on gift deed registration, some states offer a partial or total rebate on this duty if the gift is being exchanged among blood relatives.

Who are blood relatives for this purpose?

For tax-saving purposes, India’s Income Tax Act defines the relatives who fall in the ‘blood relatives’ category. These include:

a) Spouse

b) Brother or sister

c) Brother or sister of the spouse

d) Brother or sister of either of the parents

e) Any lineal ascendant or descendant

f) Any lineal ascendant or descendant of the spouse

g) Spouse of the persons referred to in (b) to (f)

Know more about Gift deed format

States that offer rebate on stamp duty on gift deed in blood relatives

Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh Rajasthan and Punjab offer a complete or partial rebate on stamp duty payment on gift deeds.

Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, only a token amount of Rs 200 has to be paid as the stamp duty, if a residential or agricultural property is being gifted to the spouse, children, grandchildren or the wife of a son after his demise. This is irrespective of the value of the property. This rule has been applied in the state since 2015.

Madhya Pradesh

In Madhya Pradesh, gift deeds attract 5% stamp duty. However, when property is gifted form one family member to another, the stamp duty is 400 basis points lower: the doner will pay only 1% stamp duty.

Uttar Pradesh

In June 2022, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet decided to bring down the stamp duty and registration charges in UP on property transfers within a family. In a meeting chaired by chief minister Yogi Adityanath, the UP cabinet brought down the overall stamp duty and registration charge for such property transactions to Rs 7,000, including Rs 6,000 of stamp duty and Rs 1,000 of processing fee.

Rajasthan

In Rajasthan, there is no applicability of stamp duty if a husband is gifting an immovable property to his wife. However, this rebate is restricted only to the wife, as 2.5% of the property value has to be paid as stamp duty in case the property is being transferred in the name of the father, mother, son, sister, daughter-in-law, grandson or daughter as a gift.

Punjab

After a Punjab government decision in 2014, there is no applicability of stamp duty on the immovable property being transferred among blood relatives. Otherwise, gift deed registration in the state requires payment of 6% stamp duty.

“The decision is in line with the government’s desire to encourage people to go for legal registration of property rather than adopting ultra vires measures, which only increased intra-family disputes,” the then Punjab state revenue minister, Bikram Singh Majithia had told the media after the announcement.

Haryana

Since 2014, Haryana has offered a complete waiver on payment of stamp duty on gift deeds where a property is being transferred from one blood relative to another.

Uttarakhand

This hill state also offer rebate on property gifting among family members. Unlike a normal gift instrument that attracts 5% stamp duty, stamp duty on gifts among family members is just 1% in Uttarakhand.

Stamp duty on gift deed in Indian states in 2024

Factors influencing stamp duty on gift deed

All states in India levy stamp duty and registration fee on gift deed as an instrument of property transfer. However, some states differentiate between gifting between blood relatives and gifting between non-relatives. States like Maharashtra, UP, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Uttarakhand make this distinction and charge lower rate of stamp duty if property is gifted from one blood relative to another. This relaxation is offered to enable easy transfer of property among family members without undue taxation.

However, be informed that unlike sale deed, no relaxation is offered on registration of gift deed based on the gender of either the donnee or the doner. The stamp duty on gift deed remains the same across genders, whether among blood relatives or otherwise.

The same is true of location-based relaxation on sale deed. Some states offer lower rate of duty for properties in under-developed or rural areas when property transfer happens through sale deed. This is not true in case of gift deeds, whether among blood relatives or otherwise.

Housing.com Viewpoint

Gifting is a legal way to transfer property among family members. However, do note that gift deeds come into effect immediately after registration. So, another method to give a property to a relative could be a Will. Unlike a gift deed, a Will comes into effect after the death of the property owner.

FAQs

April 25, 2024: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), through its social media channels, has urged Chennai residents to pay their property taxes for the first half of 2024-25 before April 30, 2024, and avail of a 5% incentive.

The GCC, in a post on X, asked the residents to access its online portal at https://chennaicorporation.gov.in/gcc/online-payment/property-tax/property-tax-online-payment/ for the purpose of property tax payment.

The taxpayer must enter their details and click on pay tax. The user can choose their preferred payment gateway and proceed to pay their property tax online.

Property owners in Chennai can also scan the QR code given in their property tax bill sent via post and complete the digital payment.

Click to read details about Chennai property tax payment

According to a TOI report, the GCC collects property tax from around 13 lakh houses and aims to increase its target this time. In 2023-24, it collected Rs 2,218 crore as property and professional taxes. Of the total revenue collected last financial year, Rs 1,642 crore came from professional tax. Property tax collection rose by Rs 86 crore last financial year as compared to the previous year when GCC collected Rs 1,556 crore. Professional tax increased by Rs 38 crore, as against Rs 529 crore in 2022-23.

As mentioned in the report, revenue authorities said they have assessed 30% of under-assessed buildings through GIS survey. The authority expects to complete the remaining part this year, an official said. 

The government on March 28, 2024, notified the new wages under its flagship NREGA (National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) scheme for the financial year 2024-25 (FY25). The new wages came into effect from 1 April 2024 and will be valid till 31 March 2024.

See also: How to download NREGA job card application form PDF?

State-wise NREGA wage list 2024

With effect from April 1, 2024

How to check NREGA payment in 2024?

Step 1: Click here to directly reach the MGNERGA job card official website. Now, click on the Generate Reports option.

Step 2: Select your state from a list that contains the names of all the states in India.

Step 3: On the next page select the financial year, district, block and panchayat and click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 4: On the next page, select the ‘Job Card/Employment Register’ option under the R1 Job Card/ Registration tab.

Step 5: The list of NREGA workers and NREGA job cards will appear on the screen. Click on the MGNREGA job card number to view.

Step 6: The MGNREGA job card will appear on the screen. You can also find all the work details on this page.

Step 7: Now, click on the work for which you want to check the payment details.

Step 8: A fresh page will open. Click on the number mentioned against the option Muster Rolls Used.

Step 7: Now, click on the work for which you want to check the payment details.

Step 8: All the payment details will now be visible on your screen, along with date of payment, name of the bank, etc.

How NREGA payment is made?

All payments to the NREGA beneficiaries are made through the Aadhaar-based payment system (ABPS).

ABPS is “a unique payment system which uses Aadhaar number as a central key for electronically channelising government subsidies and benefits in the Aadhaar-Enabled Bank Accounts (AEBA) of the beneficiaries”.

To opt for the ABPS, a NREGA job Card holder must link his bank account with Aadhaar.  The same account must also be connected to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) mapper. The NPCI mapper is a repository of Aadhaar numbers maintained by the APBS and used for the purpose of routing the APB transactions to the destination banks. The NPCI mapper contains Aadhaar number along with IIN of the bank to which the customer has seeded their Aadhaar number. Banks need to upload Aadhaar number in the NPCI mapper in a specified file format through the NACH portal.

NREGA job card latest Update 

Daily wages paid under MGNREGA not adequate: Parliamentary panel

February 8, 2024: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has urged for a prompt increases in wage rates under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). It has advised the government to investigate the possibility of revising the base year and base rate of MGNREGA wages.

“The committee finds the range of wages vary from as little as Rs 221 in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, Rs 224 in Arunachal Pradesh, Rs 228 in Bihar and Jharkhand to Rs 354 in the three gram panchayats of Sikkim (Gnathang, Lachung and Lachen), Rs 328 in Nicobar and Rs 311 in Andaman,” it said.

“Observing the quantum of wages since 2008, the committee finds the wages inadequate and not in consonance with the rising cost of living. At this juncture, the agricultural labourers and other labourers involved in masonry/ miscellaneous works command a daily wage more than the wage guaranteed under MGNREGA,” it said. “Perhaps, one of the reasons for the dearth of workers… may be the insufficiency of the wage rates under MGNREGA,” the panel said.

Govt makes ABPS mandatory for NREGA payments from Sept 1: Reports

August 25, 2023: The government has made Aadhaar-based payment system (ABPS) mandatory pay wages to workers enrolled under the NREGA, says media reports, citing highly placed sources. The new rule comes into effect from September 1, 2023.   This leaves states with only a few days to complete the process of putting the ABPS in place. Data available on the NREGA website show 19.4% (2.77 crore) active NREGA workers are yet to be linked to the ABPS.

FAQs

April 25, 2024: Embassy Office Parks REIT recorded its highest-ever leasing of 8.1 million square foot (msf) across 99 deals in the financial year 2024 (FY2024), including pre-leasing of 2.4 msf across four large deals with leading multinationals. The company achieved occupancy guidance of 85% at year-end, as per its official release on results for the fourth quarter and full year ending March 31, 2024.

Aravind Maiya, chief executive officer of Embassy REIT, said, “We leased a record 8.1 msf to leading corporates, majority of which were GCCs, we delivered 2.2 msf of new office development and we recently announced our intent to acquire, demonstrating our commitment to driving growth for all our stakeholders. In our fifth year as India’s first listed REIT, we continue to see our business grow from strength to strength, and we are excited to announce our entry into a new market with our proposed acquisition of Embassy Splendid TechZone in Chennai. Given the sustained robust performance and our positive outlook on Indian office, we’re pleased to provide guidance for FY2025, which includes 5.4 msf of total leasing and distributions guidance in the range of Rs 22.40 to Rs 23.10 per unit.”

The board of directors of Embassy Office Parks Management Services (EOPMSPL), manager to Embassy REIT, at its board meeting, declared a distribution of Rs 495 crore or Rs 5.22 per unit for Q4 FY2024. With this, the cumulative distribution for FY2024 totals Rs 2,022 crore or Rs 21.33 per unit. The record date for the Q4 FY2024 distribution is May 06, 2024 and the distribution will be paid on or before May 10, 2024.

According to the release, Global Capability Centres (GCCs) account for more than 65% of the annual leasing activity. Bangalore occupancy stood at 91% while Mumbai recorded 99%. Both markets represent around 86% of total assets by value.

The company witnessed revenue growth from operations and net operating income by 8% YoY, recording Rs 3,685 crore and Rs 2,982 crore, respectively. It delivered distributions of Rs 2,022 crore or Rs 21.33 per unit for FY2024; cumulative distributions of around Rs 9,900 crore since listing. The company refinanced Rs 4,100 crore of maturing debentures at an average rate of 8.2% through a combination of listed debentures, first-time commercial paper and bank loans. It recorded a debt cost at 7.8% and dual AAA/Stable credit ratings.

The company announced the proposed acquisition of Embassy Splendid TechZone (‘ESTZ’) in Chennai for an enterprise value of up to Rs 1,269 crore and an institutional placement of up to Rs 3,000 crore, subject to unitholder approval and other conditions. The release mentioned the company’s development pipeline of 6.1 msf in Bangalore at attractive yields of around 20%. It said the hotel portfolio recorded YoY 6% increase in occupancy, 14% ADR growth and an annual EBITDA of Rs 184 crore.

April 25, 2024: The Kolkata Metropolitan Region (KMR) reported registrations of 3,936 apartments, recording a 17% year-on-year (YoY) growth in March 2024, as per a recent Knight Frank report.

As per the report, the real estate sector’s long-standing demand of making the stamp duty rebate extension a permanent feature of the Kolkata market would go a long way in bolstering the residential sales momentum.

The data encompasses transactions in both primary (fresh sale) and secondary (re-sale) markets for residential apartments throughout all periods.

Monthly residential sales deeds registered: July 2021 – March 2024

IGRS West Bengal

*Includes apartment sales documents registered with flat/apartment sizes captured at the time of registration of the property

Apartment size analysis comparison

Source: Knight Frank India

As per the report, the share of units under 500 sqft increased from 24% in March 2023 to 45% by March 2024. Apartments sized between 501 to 1,000 sqft constituted for 48% of the total registrations in March 2024, down from 52%a year earlier. Notably, units exceeding 1000 sqft decreased from 25% to 7% during the same period. 

Abhijit Das- senior director, east, Knight Frank India, said, “Considering that the registration data continues to ratify that a substantially large majority of apartments sold in Kolkata are below 1,000 sqft, it is hence worthwhile for all the stakeholder to figure out how to create large land parcels which are affordable, connected and supported by social infrastructure. These land parcels can then be developed into efficient yet affordable apartment projects for consumers.”

Micro-market share by percentage

Source: Knight Frank India

As per the report, in March 2024, the south zone led Kolkata’s apartment registration tally with a 44% share of the total, down from 46% a year prior. The north zone followed with a 30% share, up from 25% in March 2023. These two zones remained popular due to affordable options dominating the residential market. The share west and east zones saw marginal increase, while the central zone’s share remained unchanged.

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (Mahatma Gandhi NREGS, also known as the NREGA scheme) is a demand-driven wage employment programme, offering job security to rural households in India. The scheme guarantees least 100 days of wage employment in every financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work. Eligible beneficiaries are issues a NREGA Job Card as an identity proof. Using this card, NREGA beneficiaries can seek employment.

Details on NREGA job card

A NREGA Job Card will have the following details:

1. Job card number
2. Name of head of household
3. Name of father/husband
4. Category
5. Date of registration
6. Address: Village, Panchayat, Block, District
7. Whether BPL family
8. Number of days for which work was demanded
9. Number of days of work allotted
10. Description of the allocated work, along with the muster roll number
11. Measurement details
12. Unemployment allowance, if any
13. Dates and number of days worked
14. Date-wise amount of wages paid
15. Delay compensation paid, if any

State-wise NREGA job card list 2024

To find your name in the NREGA job card list 2024, click on the ‘view’ option against the respective states. To find full list of states to check NREGA job cards 2024, click here.

How to find your name in NREGA Job Card list 2024?

Step 1: From the list, click on the View option against the name of your state.

 State-wise NREGA job card list 2024

Step 2:  On the next page, select financial year, district, blocks and panchayat, and then click on proceed.

Step 4:  The NREGA Job Card list 2024 will be visible along with names.

Scroll down to check the full list.

State-wise NREGA job card list

Andhra Pradesh NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: Copy and paste the following link in your browser:

https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?lflag=eng&page=C&state_code=02&Digest=MVdbKZ+JNjWeEXnWJ/J4bQ

Step 2: On the next page, you will have to select the financial year, district, gram panchayat/zila panchayat, etc. Select the applicable options from the dropdown menu and click on Proceed.

Step 3: On the next page, under Job Card/Registration, click on Job Card Employment Register.

Step 4: A list of NREGA job card holders in Andhra Pradesh will appear with job card numbers. Scroll down to find your Andhra Pradesh NREGA job card.

Assam NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: To check you name in Assam NREGA Job Card List 2024, click on the following link: https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=04

Step 2: A list of blocks with the district will appear. Select your block.

Step 3: A list of panchayats with the district will appear. Select your panchayat.

Step 4: On the new page, click on the Job Card/Employment Register option.

Step 5: A detailed list of the NREGA job card holders will appear on your screen; scroll down to find your name.

Bihar NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: To check you name in Bihar NREGA Job Card List 2024, first click on the link given below: https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=05

Step 2:  Select financial year, district, block and panchayat. Click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 3: You will be able to see the detailed list of Bihar NREGA job card 2024.

Chhattisgarh NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: To check you name in Chhattisgarh NREGA Job Card List 2024, copy and paste the following link in your browser: https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=33

Step 2:  Select financial year, district, block and panchayat. Click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 3: You will be able to see the detailed list of Chhattisgarh NREGA job card 2024.

Gujarat NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: To check you name in Gujarat NREGA Job Card List 2024, copy and paste the following link in your browser:

https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=11

Step 2:  Select financial year, district, block and panchayat. Click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 3: You will be able to see the detailed list of Gujarat NREGA job card 2024.

Haryana NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: To check you name in Haryana NREGA Job Card List 2024, copy and paste the following link in your browser:

https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?lflag=eng&page=C&state_code=12&Digest=BuyryLxi2SEqzJ11ZCgTnQ

Step 2:  Select financial year, district, block and panchayat. Click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 3: You will be able to see the detailed list of Haryana NREGA job card 2024.

Jharkhand NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: To check you name in Jharkhand NREGA Job Card List 2024, copy and paste the following link in your browser:

https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=34

Step 2:  Select financial year, district, block and panchayat. Click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 3: You will be able to see the detailed list of Haryana NREGA job card 2024.

Karnataka NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: To check you name in Karnataka NREGA Job Card List 2024, copy and paste the following link in your browser:

https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=15

Step 2:  Select financial year, district, block and panchayat. Click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 3: You will be able to see the detailed list of Haryana NREGA job card 2024.

Kerala NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: To check you name in Kerala NREGA Job Card List 2024, copy and paste the following link in your browser:

https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=16

Step 2:  Select financial year, district, block and panchayat. Click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 3: You will be able to see the detailed list of Haryana NREGA job card 2024.

Madhya Pradesh NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: To check you name in Madhya Pradesh NREGA Job Card List 2024, copy and paste the following link in your browser:

https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=17

Step 2:  Select financial year, district, block and panchayat. Click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 3: You will be able to see the detailed list of Haryana NREGA job card 2024.

Maharashtra NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: To check you name in Maharashtra NREGA Job Card List 2024, copy and paste the following link in your browser:

https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=18

Step 2:  Select financial year, district, block and panchayat. Click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 3: You will be able to see the detailed list of Haryana NREGA job card 2024.

Odisha NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: To check you name in Odisha NREGA Job Card List 2024, copy and paste the following link in your browser:

https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=24

Step 2:  Select financial year, district, block and panchayat. Click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 3: You will be able to see the detailed list of Haryana NREGA job card 2024.

Punjab NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: To check you name in Punjab NREGA Job Card List 2024, copy and paste the following link in your browser:

https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=26

Step 2:  Select financial year, district, block and panchayat. Click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 3: You will be able to see the detailed list of Haryana NREGA job card 2024.

Rajasthan NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: To check you name in Rajasthan NREGA Job Card List 2024, copy and paste the following link in your browser:

https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=27

Step 2:  Select financial year, district, block and panchayat. Click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 3: You will be able to see the detailed list of Haryana NREGA job card 2024.

Sikkim NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: To check you name in Sikkim NREGA Job Card List 2024, copy and paste the following link in your browser:

https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=28

Step 2:  Select financial year, district, block and panchayat. Click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 3: You will be able to see the detailed list of Haryana NREGA job card 2024.

Tripura NREGA job card list 2024

Step 1: To check you name in Tripura NREGA Job Card List 2024, copy and paste the following link in your browser:

https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=30

Step 2:  Select financial year, district, block and panchayat. Click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 3: You will be able to see the detailed list of Haryana NREGA job card 2024.

UP NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: To check you name in Uttar Pradesh NREGA Job Card List 2024, copy and paste the following link in your browser:

https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=31

Step 2:  Select financial year, district, block and panchayat. Click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 3: You will be able to see the detailed list of Haryana NREGA job card 2024.

Uttarakhand NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: To check you name in Uttarakhand NREGA Job Card List 2024, copy and paste the following link in your browser:

https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=35

Step 2:  Select financial year, district, block and panchayat. Click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 3: You will be able to see the detailed list of Haryana NREGA job card 2024.

West Bengal NREGA Job Card List 2024

Step 1: To check you name in West Bengal NREGA Job Card List 2024, copy and paste the following link in your browser:

https://nregastrep.nic.in/netnrega/loginframegp.aspx?page=C&state_code=32

Step 2:  Select financial year, district, block and panchayat. Click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 3: You will be able to see the detailed list of Haryana NREGA job card 2024.

NREGA job card download in 2024

Step 1: Click here to directly reach the MGNERGA job card official website. Now, click on the Generate Reports option.

Step 2: Select your state from the list. 

Step 3: On the next page select the financial year, district, block and panchayat and click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 4: On the next page, select the ‘Job Card/Employment Register’ option under the R1 Job Card/ Registration tab.

Step 5: The list of NREGA workers and NREGA job cards will appear on the screen. Click on the MGNREGA job card number to view and download the job card.

Step 6: The MGNREGA job card will appear on the screen. You can also find all the work details on this page.

How to apply for NREGA job card online?

Step 1: To apply for NREGA Job Card online in 2024, either download the UMANG app on your mobile or use the UMANG portal on your laptop or computer.

Step 2: Using your mobile number and other details, register on the website.

Step 3: Using your mobile number and OTP generated by the system, log into your account on the app/webpage.

Step 4: Once you reach the home page, search for MGNREGA.

Step 5: Once you click on the option, the NREGA home page will open.

Step 6: You will now see the option to apply for NREGA Job Card.

Step 7: Fill the mandatory details to apply for the Job Card online.

How to apply for NREGA Job Card offline?

Step 1: Visit your gram panchayat office.

Step 2: You can register for a NREGA job card by asking for it or by filling the prescribed from and submitting it at the gram panchayat office.

Step 3: After verification of your details, a job card will be issued to you.

Since the employment scheme is meant for rural households, the NREGA job card registration process is completely offline. You can, however, download the prescribed form.

Details needed to apply for NREGA job card

1. Name of the applicant
2. Age of the applicant
3. Gender of the applicant
4. Photo of the applicant
5. Signature/thump impression of the applicant
6. Signature, thump impression of the applicant and other household members willing to work
7. Name of the village
8. Name of the gram panchayat
9. Whether the applicant is SC/ST/IAY/LR beneficiary

NREGA job card application form

NREGA job card application format download

Click here to download a sample format of the NREGA job card application.

How to check if verification for NREGA job card is pending?

Step 1: Click here to directly reach the MGNERGA job card official website. Now, click on the Job Slip option under the Generate Repots option.

Step 2: Select your state from a list that contains the names of all the states in India.

Step 3: Now, select financial year, district, block and panchayat and click on proceed.

Step 4: On the new page, click on the option Pending Jobcards to be Verified.

Step 5: A new page will open showing all the jobcards pending for verification. Scroll down on the page to view all entries. 

How to check NREGA job cards not in use?

Step 1: Visit the official page.

Step 2: On the home page, click on the option ‘Generate Reports’.

Step 3: From the list of states, select your state.

Step 4: Now select financial year, district, block and panchayat and click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 5: Under the ‘Job Card Related Reports’ option, you will find the option ‘Job Card not in Use’. Click on it.

Step 6: The list of NREGA job cards not in use will appear on your screen.

How to check NREGA work payment in 2024?

Step 1: Click here to directly reach the MGNERGA job card official website. Now, click on the Generate Repots option.

Step 2: Select your state from a list that contains the names of all the states in India.

Step 3: On the next page select the financial year, district, block and panchayat and click on ‘Proceed’.

Step 4: On the next page, select the ‘Job Card/Employment Register’ option under the R1 Job Card/ Registration tab.

Step 5: The list of NREGA workers and NREGA job cards will appear on the screen. Click on the MGNREGA job card number to view.

Step 6: The MGNREGA job card will appear on the screen. You can also find all the work details on this page.

Step 7: Now, click on the work for which you want to check the payment details.

Step 8: A fresh page will open. Click on the number mentioned against the option Muster Rolls Used.

Step 7: Now, click on the work for which you want to check the payment details.

Step 8: All the payment details will now be visible on your screen, along with date of payment, name of the bank, etc.

How to file a complaint on NREGA portal?

Step 1: Go to the official NREGA website.

Step 2: On the Home Page, you will find the Public Grievance option when you scroll down on the page. Click on this option.

Step 3: A new page will open, giving you list of states to lodge your complaint. Select your state.

Step 4: Another form will now open, where you would have provide several details to lodge your NREGA-related complaint.

Step 5: Fill all the details and click on Save Complaint option.

How to know NREGA job card number?

Step 1:  Visit the NREGA official page. On the home page, click on the Workers option.

Step 2: On the next page that opens, fill in the details like and click on submit. Your NREGA job card number will become visible on the screen.

Useful links for NREGA users

Latest news

Govt notifies 3-10% hike in MGNREGA wage rates for FY25

March 29, 2024: The government has increased the MNERGA wages between 3% and 10% for financial year 2024-25 (1 April 2024 to March 31, 2025). In a notification issued on March 28, 2024, the Centre said the new rates will be applicable from April 1, 2024, and will be valid till March 31, 2025.

The increase in NREGA wage this year is similar to the 2 to10% wage hike announced last year. The average wage hike under the Centre’s employment guarantee scheme across India is Rs 28 per day. Also, the average wage for 2024-25 will be Rs 289 as against Rs 261 for FY23-24. NREGA wages are based on changes in the Consumer Price Index-Agriculture Labor, which reflects inflation in rural areas.

State-wise NREGA wage list 2024

With effect from April 1, 2024

85.64 lakh NREGA job cards deleted this fiscal so far: Govt

February 7, 2024: A total of 85.64 lakh NREGA job cards have been deleted in the current financial year so far for vaious reasons, minister of state for rural development Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti told the Lok Sabha in a written reply on February 6. These job cards were removed from the list of eligible beneficiaries because those were either fake or incorrect or the family was not willing to work of the family had shifted from the gram panchayat permanently or due to the death of the beneficiary, the minister informed.

As on February 1, 2024, the total job card deleted under the Mahatma Gandhi NREGS since April 2022 till now is 311.19 lakh.

14.37 cr active beneficiaries under NREGA

December 12, 2023: There are a total of 14.37 crore active beneficiaries under the government’s employment guarantee scheme, Nrega, government data show.   According to a written reply submitted by minister of rural development Giriraj Singh in the Lok Sabha, there has been an increase in the number of person-days under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme compared to last year.

A total of 221.60 crore person-days were generated as on November 30, 2023, under the demand-driven scheme, the minister informed. This was more than the person-days generated during the same period in the last financial year, (208.74 crore person-days).

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