Advocate Ambika Agarwal

Questions Answered by Advocate Ambika Agarwal

Q: Delay in possession of allotted plot in YEIDA

I was allotted a plot under YEIDA’s 2019 scheme. Registration started in 2024, but I received no intimation. On enquiry, YEIDA informed me that my plot and nearby plots are encroached by a local brick factory and registration will be issued only after removal. No response from customer care. I seek legal advice on getting written acknowledgment from YEIDA, proof of follow-up (RTI/legal notice), and remedies to protect my investment if the issue continues.

Advocate Ambika Agarwal answered
When a plot is allotted under a statutory authority’s scheme, the authority is expected to provide clarity regarding registration and possession. If registration has commenced but no written intimation is issued, the allottee is entitled to seek clarity on the reasons for delay.An encroachment cited as a ground for postponing registration raises legal concerns, as such issues are expected to be resolved by the authority itself. Prolonged uncertainty without formal communication can impact the allottee’s rights and investment. The legal position in such matters depends on the allotment terms and the authority’s obligations, which need to be examined to understand the extent of protection available to the allottee

Q: Booking Done; BBA Pending: Builder's Signed Clarification not received

We booked an apartment in Prestige City, Ghaziabad and paid 10%. The Builder Buyer Agreement had clauses not aligned with RERA. Clarifications came only via email, not on signed letterhead. The builder then threatened cancellation, leading us to file a RERA complaint. Now they state they will cancel and refund, but since the matter is pending before RERA, can they cancel unilaterally until directions are issued.

Advocate Ambika Agarwal answered
Once a complaint is filed and the matter is pending before RERA, the builder is generally not expected to take unilateral steps like cancellation on its own.Since you approached RERA due to non-compliant clauses in the Builder-Buyer Agreement and repeated threats of cancellation, the issue is now under the authority’s consideration. In such situations, builders are usually required to wait for directions from RERA and maintain the existing position. Cancelling the allotment or forcing a refund while proceedings are pending can be questioned, especially when the buyer has already paid part of the consideration.Also, important clarifications given only through email, and not by a signed amendment to the agreement, do not automatically override the written contract, particularly when RERA compliance itself is in dispute.Whether the builder can cancel at this stage depends on the agreement terms, the reliefs claimed before RERA, and any interim observations of the Authority. These aspects need to be examined carefully before the builder’s stand can be accepted as lawful.

Q: Share Demand of Selled Property

Ek property sell ki thi maine jisme 2 co-owner or the and jo property sell ka paisa tha 1co-owner ke khate mai gya to ab 2 saal se wo bs ghuma raha h paise nhi de raha to kya isme kuch ho skta h. Sell Deed mai naam bhi h mera

Advocate Ambika Agarwal answered
हाँ, इस मामले में कानूनी कार्यवाही संभव है, खासकर जब आपका नाम रजिस्टर्ड सेल डीड में सह-मालिक (Co-Owner) के रूप में दर्ज है।जब किसी संयुक्त (Joint) संपत्ति को बेचा जाता है, तो हर सह-मालिक अपने हिस्से की बिक्री राशि पाने का कानूनी हकदार होता है। यदि पूरी बिक्री राशि एक ही सह-मालिक के खाते में गई है, तो वह व्यक्ति उस राशि को ट्रस्ट के रूप में रखता है और वह आपकी सहमति के बिना आपके हिस्से की रकम रोक नहीं सकता।दो साल तक राशि न देना और लगातार टालमटोल करना विश्वासघात (Breach of Trust) और गलत तरीके से धन रोकने (Misappropriation) की श्रेणी में आ सकता है। यह तथ्य कि आपका नाम सेल डीड में दर्ज है, आपके दावे को कानूनी रूप से मजबूत बनाता है।स्थिति के अनुसार, आपके पास निम्न विकल्प हो सकते हैं:1. बकाया राशि और ब्याज की मांग हेतु कानूनी नोटिस2. राशि वसूली के लिए सिविल केस3. आवश्यक होने पर आपराधिक कार्यवाहीऐसे मामलों में असली स्थिति तभी साफ होती है जब सेल डीड और पैसों के लेन-देन से जुड़े कागज़ देखे जाएँ। अक्सर देर करने से मामला उलझ जाता है और बाद में पैसा निकालना मुश्किल हो जाता है, इसलिए समय रहते कानूनी मदद लेना ज़्यादा सुरक्षित रहता है।

Q: Legal Advice Needed on Property OwnershiP

I own a property that was previously owned by SC/ST families and has passed through 4 previous owners before I purchased it from a general caste person. I want to know if my ownership is fully legal and safe.If there is any risk, please advise me on what steps I need to take to secure my ownership.

Advocate Ambika Agarwal answered
Your ownership may be valid, but it is not automatically 100% risk-free simply because the property passed through multiple owners before you purchased it.In many states, properties originally allotted or owned by SC/ST families are governed by special protective laws. These laws often restrict transfer, require prior permission of the competent authority, or give restoration rights to the original SC/ST owner or their legal heirs—even after several subsequent sales. Courts have repeatedly held that an illegal transfer does not become legal merely due to passage of time or multiple transactions.Whether your title is safe depends on critical facts, such as:1. The state-specific SC/ST land laws applicable2. Whether government permission was obtained at each transfer stage3. The nature of original allotment (grant land, assigned land, agricultural land, etc.)5. Whether any restoration proceedings are pending or can still be initiatedIf any transfer violated statutory provisions, there is a potential risk of cancellation or restoration, even against a bona fide purchaser.To secure your ownership, a thorough title due diligence, verification of statutory permissions, and review of revenue and allotment records is essential. In some cases, regularization, validation proceedings, or declaratory relief may be required.This is a highly fact-specific issue. I strongly recommend a detailed document review before you rely on the title. You may consult me with your sale deed and prior records for precise guidance and risk assessment.