We’ve got a plot in Pune and are building a two-story home, one floor for my parents and one for me. We got all the necessary approvals, but some neighbours are giving us trouble. They claim we’re building beyond the allowed area, which isn’t true. They’re demanding money to drop their complaint. What should we do now?

You should first try to resolve the matter amicably by providing the neighbors with copies of your approved building plans. If they persist with their false accusations and demand money, you should report the matter to the local municipal authorities and the police. They can investigate the issue and take appropriate legal action against the neighbors.