• Sale deed executed by submitting fake documents and not binding the one of the joint owners

Dear Sir/Madam,
There are 12 vacant sites jointly formed and sharing properties of two Survey numbers situated at Bangalore. I am the sole owner for one survey number and other Survey number co-owners are four members. The khata documents and tax slip for plots stands in my name & one of the co-owner’s name and both survey no. details are present in tax Slip as well. We both side owners executed the Sale deed for 10 sites jointly to purchasers. Now, remaining 2 Sites are executed sale deeds by other Sy no. co-owers only excluding me and without my consent by submitting fake khata documents and tax slip in sub-register office. I have almost 50% share of these two sites as per our private survey sketch, but no records to prove the percentage of share now. These two sites consideration amount for total is Rs 36 Lakhs. 
I want to file a civil suit to restrain the new buyers to sell these two Plots/Sites to anyone else. Have following queries regarding this suit:

1)	What are the suits applicable in this case?
2)	Should I file declaration suit to declare that sale deeds as null & void as I was not binding for sale deed registration or file cancellation of sale deed due to fraud by submitting fake documents?

3)	Should I file declaration suit to declare that sale deeds as null & void, Injunction suit & Partition suit as well? What would be court fee for all these three suits? Is it right that fixed court fees irrespective of sale value of the property in these suits. What are the court fees sections are applicable?
4)	If I go for partition suit along with other suit as mentioned in question 3) my share of property will be back portion of plot & it doesn’t have access to Road. So, in this case, which is best option?
5)	 How soon can temporary injunction be granted from day of filing the suit?
6)	Should I implead the Sub-register as well for not verifying the documents & involvement in the fraud?
7)	Can we seek both reliefs of permanent injunction for not interfering with our possession and not be able to sell property further in one suit?
8)	Is it required to file Criminal PCR suit a well or how I can file FIR as local police doesn’t take FIR?
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File declaratory suit that you have 50 per cent share in the 2 plots of land and for setting aside fraudulent sale deed executed by seller 

 

2) seek injunction restraining purchasers from selling the 2 plots of land 

 

3) don t go in for partition suit at present 

 

4) court fees is state subject and varies from state to state 

 

5) you don’t have to implead sun registrar 

 

6) file FIR against seller and purchasers for cheating , fabrication of documents , 

 

7) if police refuse to lodge FIR file private complaint before magistrate under section 156(3) of cr pc to direct police to investigate and submit report 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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You can challenge the sale deed by filing sui and take injunction. It will be stayed and set aside by court

Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
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1.to 3. & 8. Firstly report the matter to police and thereafter, Suit for declatation, permanent and mandatory injunction. 

4. Partition is not maintainable in the light of your agreements. 

5. It depends upon pleadings of case and presentation in court. Chance seem bright. 

6. Yes with request not to register sale deed etc without your consent but before that take necessary steps.  

7. Yes. 

Siddharth Srivastava
Advocate, Delhi
1453 Answers

Dear Client,

1. The applicable suits in this case are:

  • Declaration suit to declare that the sale deeds are null and void as you were not a party to the sale deeds and the other co-owners submitted fake documents.
  • Injunction suit to restrain the new buyers from selling the property to anyone else.

3. The court fees for these suits will depend on the value of the property. You can consult a lawyer to get an estimate of the court fees.

4. don't go in for partition suit at present 

5. Temporary injunction can be granted soon after the filing of the suit. The court will consider the merits of your case and the likelihood of success before granting an injunction.

6. You can implead the sub-registrar if you believe that he was involved in the fraud.

7. Yes, you can seek both reliefs of permanent injunction in one suit.

8. You can file a criminal complaint against the other co-owners for fraud.

 

 

Anik Miu
Advocate, Bangalore
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1. You can file an Permanent Injunction suit for restraining them from selling and interfering in the property 

2. Yes

3. You can file Declaration and Injunction suit and not partition suit . A nominal court fees is required for filing a declaration and injunction suit 

4. You can seek this prayer in Injunction suit 

5. It may be granted on the first date of the appearance of the opposite party in the case.

6. Yes, 

7. Yes

8. If police refused to lodge an FIR , then  send that complaint to the higher official of police and even no positive response , then you can approach the magistrate in the court under section 156(3) of CRPC.

Mohammed Shahzad
Advocate, Delhi
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seek declaration that you are absolute co owner of property . suit simpliciter for injunction is not maintainable 

 

2) no need to implead sub registrar . always advisable to send legal notice 

 

3) court fees vary from sate to state 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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1. Yes, declaratory relief is necessary. 

2. Registear is not necessary party. If you implead registrar, then UOI would be also impleaded and notice under section 80 is mandatory. 

3. Writ Petition. 

4. Declaration be in respect of title and also in respect of deed etc be required. Check court fee from local lawyer.

5. For each relief claimed, court fee shall be payable. 

Siddharth Srivastava
Advocate, Delhi
1453 Answers

1. The property tax slips is not a proof of ownership , hence you should file declaration suit for declaring the owner of the property. 

2. Is is mandatory to send legal notice to a public officer of an authority  before taking legal action against him.

3. You can file appeal before the RTI Appellate authority 

4. Take your lawyers advise on this point

5. SAME REPLY 4

Mohammed Shahzad
Advocate, Delhi
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224 Consultations

You can first send the legal notice and then file the suit if required. 

Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
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  1. Declaratory relief is required.
  2. The registrar is not a necessary party. If the registrar is added as a party, the Union of India (UOI) would also need to be added, and notice is mandatory.
  3. A writ petition should be filed.
  4. A declaration regarding title and relevant deeds is necessary. Please consult a local lawyer to determine the appropriate court fee.
  5. Court fees must be paid for each relief sought.

Anik Miu
Advocate, Bangalore
10379 Answers
121 Consultations

1. You can file a suit for declaration and also an application for injunction restraining the defendants from alienating the property in any manner.

2. Since you are not a party to the sale deed, you can file a suit to declare the sale deed as null and void.

3. The court fee is a state subject, you may enquire about the court payable for the nature of suit you propose to file now.

4. Without knowing the proper details of the property, no opinion can be rendered on this.

5. It depends on how your argue the case after the opposite side files their objection to yor injunction application.

6. No, the sub registrar cannot become a party to this.

7. Yes

8. You can give a criminal complaint

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
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2354 Consultations

1. You can file a suit for declaration to declare your title to the property.

2. If you do not get a reply for the information sought through RTI act, then you may prefer an appeal to the appellate authority.

3. Then you may prefer a third appeal.

4. You can enquire about this with a local lawyer.

5. Court fee has to be paid for different reliefs sought accordingly.

 

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
87691 Answers
2354 Consultations

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