Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago
My father passed away leaving us, his two daughters, with our ancestral property. Back in 1995, fearing the influence of Naxalites, we entrusted our cousin, a local resident, with the power of attorney. We hoped he could help us safeguard the land, but he claimed he couldn’t sell or register it in his name due to the prevailing situation. Sadly, he passed away in 2001. Now, in 2013, we learned the Naxalite threat has subsided and our land is free. With our cousin gone, and the power of attorney in his possession, are there any legal options for us to reclaim our property?
Best Answer
Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago
As the power of attorney was granted to your cousin, and he has since passed away, it has become invalid. You can approach the court to declare the power of attorney null and void, thereby regaining control over your ancestral property. This process will involve establishing the original ownership and proving the lapse of the power of attorney due to your cousin’s death.
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