Advocate Florence Reddy S

Questions Answered by Advocate Florence Reddy S (25+ answers)

Q: Father's self acquired Property inheritance issue

My grand father bought 5 acres of property around 1960. He has two daughters and a son. In 2011, he transferred 1 acre land to my grand mother. In 2016 he transferred 1 acre land to his younger daughter (my mother). He passed away in 2020. In 2021 my grand mother transferred the property she got from my grand father to my mother (younger daughter). Can my mother's siblings claim share in the property she got as a gift deed from her parents?

Advocate Florence Reddy S answered
Hello, After a valid registered gift deed, other legal heirs (your mother’s siblings) generally cannot claim a share in that specific gifted property, because it no longer forms part of the estate of the deceased.

Q: Establishing a school within 3kms

Hello sir I am establishing a school in my own premises with the good society and providing valuable education The problem all is with the existing school infront of my planned school which is less than an KMIn getting permissions/after permissions will there be any obstacles with the management of existing school or from othersIf any how to overcome those and run the school as I planned.

Advocate Florence Reddy S answered
Hello,There is no legal bar merely because another school is within 1 KM. Permission is based on compliance with State Education Department norms, land use, building approval, fire safety, sanitation, and recognition requirements.The existing school cannot legally obstruct you unless there is violation of zoning rules or name duplication causing confusion.If any unlawful interference is made, you can issue notice and seek legal protection.Ensure full statutory compliance before starting operations.Regards,Florence Reddy

Q: Wife not coming back after I visited her mother home

19days back one small argument started. My wife continuously scolding to my youngest daughter while she is going to school. I heard I scold her regarding that matter. She reversed on me and scolding me without respect. I hit on the hand.she cancel the school and left with the Childrens. On 14th I visited her mother home to get back to my home, but her mother is not ready to send with me. So, returns back. Her mother and their sisters are doing our family disputes.

Advocate Florence Reddy S answered
Hello Sir,From what you have stated, this is a family dispute and your wife has gone to her mother’s house with the children after an argument.Please note:If you hit her, even lightly, she may file a complaint under the Domestic Violence Act or 498A IPC. So avoid any further arguments or physical confrontation.If she is refusing to return without valid reason, you can file a petition for Restitution of Conjugal Rights under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act.If she is not allowing you to meet the children, you can file a custody or visitation petition in the Family Court.The Family Court usually sends such matters for mediation first, to try for settlement.Decide whether you want reconciliation or separation, and then take the legal step accordingly.Regards,Florence Reddy

Q: Future Legal Issues for Unregistered Flats Under Development Agreement

I am a senior citizen from Hyderabad. I own a 416 sq. yd. plot developed in 2006 under an unregistered 50:50 development agreement. The builder registered his 3 flats but only handed over possession of my 3 flats through a delivery note. I have been paying property tax and electricity bills since 2009. Will lack of registration cause future legal issues? Can I bequeath these flats to my children through a Will, and will they face problems later?

Advocate Florence Reddy S answered
Hello Sir,The safer course is -Verify whether land title was originally clear in your name.-Check if builder executed any registered conveyance deed.- If not, consider issuing legal notice and getting proper registration done now.-Alternatively, file a suit for specific performance/declaration to perfect title, if required.Before drafting a Will, it is advisable to regularise title to avoid future litigation for your children.Regards,Florence Reddy

Q: Common Corridor Occupancy in my apartment

Our neighbor has occupied and claiming the common corridor by placing the shoe rack.He claims the one side of the common corridor as his place, hence placed shoe rack.

Advocate Florence Reddy S answered
Hello,If your neighbour has occupied and closed the common corridor by placing racks, it amounts to illegal encroachment of common area. Common corridors are meant for shared use by all occupants and no individual has exclusive rights over them.You may take the following steps:Verify sale deed and approved plan – confirm it is a common passage.Send a legal notice demanding removal.Inform Apartment Association / Society (if applicable).File a Civil Suit for Mandatory Injunction if he does not remove it.Approach municipal authorities if there is clear unauthorized construction.Act without delay.Regards,Florence Reddy