My grandfather passed away leaving 70 decimals of land. Since my father was a minor then, my elder uncle became the guardian. During road construction, 15 decimals were acquired by the government, and my uncle received the compensation. He married three times, with the first two wives passing away childless. His third wife was from Bengal and had two sons. They lived in Bengal for over 50 years. My father has been paying all taxes for the remaining 55 decimals for the last 50 years. Now, my uncle has also passed away, and his son is demanding a share of the land and threatening to sell it to outsiders. How can I reclaim the entire property in my father’s name? My father is still alive.

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10 months ago

Law Forum › Category: Property › My grandfather passed away leaving 70 decimals of land. Since my father was a minor then, my elder uncle became the guardian. During road construction, 15 decimals were acquired by the government, and my uncle received the compensation. He married three times, with the first two wives passing away childless. His third wife was from Bengal and had two sons. They lived in Bengal for over 50 years. My father has been paying all taxes for the remaining 55 decimals for the last 50 years. Now, my uncle has also passed away, and his son is demanding a share of the land and threatening to sell it to outsiders. How can I reclaim the entire property in my father’s name? My father is still alive.

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Apni Law Staff asked 10 months ago

My grandfather passed away leaving 70 decimals of land. Since my father was a minor then, my elder uncle became the guardian. During road construction, 15 decimals were acquired by the government, and my uncle received the compensation. He married three times, with the first two wives passing away childless. His third wife was from Bengal and had two sons. They lived in Bengal for over 50 years. My father has been paying all taxes for the remaining 55 decimals for the last 50 years. Now, my uncle has also passed away, and his son is demanding a share of the land and threatening to sell it to outsiders. How can I reclaim the entire property in my father’s name? My father is still alive.

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Apni Law Staff answered 10 months ago

Under Indian inheritance laws, your father has a legal claim to the land, as he is your grandfather’s heir. The compensation received for the acquired land should be divided among the heirs, including your father. However, establishing ownership requires legal action to prove your father’s right to inherit and his payment of taxes as evidence of possession. You should consult a lawyer to understand your rights and the legal process for reclaiming the property.