I recently bought a flat in Nariman Point, Mumbai, and paid all the registration and stamp duty. Now, the society wants an NOC from the collector’s office before transferring the name. They’re asking for a hefty fee of around 4 lakhs. Is this mandatory? I’d really appreciate some advice on this.

Under Indian law, a society cannot mandate an NOC from the Collector’s office for name transfer. They can only require documents like the sale deed and stamp duty receipt for registration. The society’s demand for a fee for this NOC is unjustified. You should challenge this requirement and consult a lawyer for further advice.