My uncle, living with paralysis, entrusted his 2-cent property document in Kerala to his younger brother during a family property division. He granted his wife Power of Attorney. Now, the brother refuses to return the document, claiming a verbal promise and showing a blank paper with my uncle’s signature. We reported this to the police, but the officer insisted on registering the land in the brother’s name and wouldn’t retrieve the document.

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Law Forum › Category: Family › My uncle, living with paralysis, entrusted his 2-cent property document in Kerala to his younger brother during a family property division. He granted his wife Power of Attorney. Now, the brother refuses to return the document, claiming a verbal promise and showing a blank paper with my uncle’s signature. We reported this to the police, but the officer insisted on registering the land in the brother’s name and wouldn’t retrieve the document.
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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My uncle, living with paralysis, entrusted his 2-cent property document in Kerala to his younger brother during a family property division. He granted his wife Power of Attorney. Now, the brother refuses to return the document, claiming a verbal promise and showing a blank paper with my uncle’s signature. We reported this to the police, but the officer insisted on registering the land in the brother’s name and wouldn’t retrieve the document.

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

This situation raises serious concerns regarding illegal property acquisition and potential misuse of Power of Attorney. The police’s actions seem inappropriate as they lack the authority to register land. You should consult a lawyer immediately to challenge the brother’s claim, seek document retrieval, and pursue legal action to protect your uncle’s property rights.

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