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Reg. suggestion on sra property which has not completed 5 yrs
12-Jun-2026 (In Property Law)
Dear Sir/Ma'am,
In march 2026, I have purchased SRA flats which has not completed 5 yrs.That time, i was not in favour to purchase sra flat but due to family ,i agree to purchase. seller is not supportive,he is delaying payment of existing society dues as per verbal communication. I'm kidney patient due to stress my health being declining.
I'm thinking to sale this property to third party from first owner.i'll ready to bear my loss.is it possible to sale property if 1st owner ready to sign.
The sale of an SRA flat before the lock-in period is a legally sensitive issue and depends on the applicable SRA rules, documents and permissions. I can help you examine the papers and advise on whether a lawful transfer or exit option is available in your case.
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Adv. Riddhi Pratap Bothara
Pune | 5+ Answers
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Yes, if the first owner and all concerned parties sign necessary documents and there is no transfer restriction under SRA terms, resale is possible. Verify dues, agreement clauses and society/SRA conditions first.
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Adv. Pankaj Bajaj
Pune | 700+ Answers
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If the SRA flat is still within the 5-year lock-in period, its sale may be restricted and will require verification of the applicable SRA rules and documents. I can help you examine the papers and advise on the legal options available, including a lawful exit from the property.
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Adv. Kartavya Sunil Ostwal
Aurangabad, Maharashtra | 5+ Answers
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Purchasing or selling an SRA flat before the completion of its mandatory statutory lock-in period is strictly illegal and void in the eyes of the law. Even if the original allottee (first owner) is ready to cooperate and sign, you cannot execute or register a valid sale deed to transfer the property to a third party at this stage. Any transaction attempted through a Power of Attorney, affidavit, or unregistered agreement will not be recognized by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) and carries severe legal consequences, including potential eviction or confiscation of the flat. Given your declining health and the seller's failure to clear the existing society dues, your safest and most effective legal recourse is to issue a strong legal notice to the seller for breach of contract and cheating, demanding the immediate clearance of the dues or a full refund of your money.
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Adv. Pankaj Bajaj
Mumbai | 1000+ Answers
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Based on the facts stated by you, the first issue is to verify the exact terms and conditions applicable to the SRA flat, including whether any lock-in period or transfer restrictions are in force. Mere completion of less than 5 years does not automatically determine your rights unless the relevant SRA regulations, allotment conditions, and title documents are examined.
If the property stands validly transferred in your name, a resale to a third party may be possible subject to compliance with SRA rules, society requirements, and permissions, if any. The seller's pending society dues and other liabilities should also be verified, as they may affect the transaction.
Since you have mentioned health concerns and financial loss, it is advisable not to proceed solely on verbal assurances. A detailed scrutiny of the Agreement for Sale, registered documents, society records, and SRA conditions is necessary before taking any decision.
Please share the complete documents for a proper legal opinion and to explore the safest legal solution available in your case.
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Adv. Sanket Ganpat Khamkar
Navi Mumbai | 5+ Answers
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