Inherit property in India

jbj

These forums have been very useful to me in many ways. Now I have specific questions to clarify:

Currently I am US legal permanent resident and I am going to apply US citizenship in the next few months. I have bought several properties in India registered with my Mother's name. None of them are Agri land.


1. Should I transfer the properties on my name before apply for US citizenship or can I do it later? Are there any restrictions owning properties in India as a US citizen(before and after becoming US citizen)?

2. Will there be any trouble applying for Electricity, water and other approvals in India if the properties are registered to a US citizen?

3. I have brothers and sisters. Is it better to register on my name sooner than later to avoid any future issues OR are there any alternatives so that I can postpone the registration to save the registration document fees for now?


Thanks a lot in advance.
BJB

Haylo

The thread title say inherit, your post says bought. Which is it?

I have a vague idea that the law as I understand it, which is superficially, says that foreigners can inherit non agricultural property but not buy it. Why don't you just get it registered in your name anyway, and save yourself future hassle?

As for the questions about your brothers and sisters , why are you asking about them? Do they own part of the properties? Do they think they have a claim as they're in your mother's name (why do this anyway??)

I think you need a lawyer, not a travel forum!

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pontesnm

You are eligible for OCI card as a US citizen of Indian descent and you can freely buy and sell real property

If the property is registered in your mother's name it legally belongs to your mother. She would have to sign the documents to transfer them in your name. If she does not ...