Your uncle can submit an affidavit for name clarification, stating both the nickname (used in property records) and his real name (as per Aadhaar and other ID proofs), confirming they refer to the same person. Along with this, he should provide supporting documents like electricity/property tax bills and ID proof showing matching DoB and surname. This affidavit, along with a name verification certificate from a gazetted officer or notary, should be submitted to DDA while applying for freehold conversion.
Change of name on property
My uncle bought a property in DDA in the year 1986 and he bought it on his nick name ..it's being years he's paying all property taxes electricity bills and has all docs are with him. He wants to convert it to freehold now but Adhaar card and other docs are on his real name. Name difference is only in first name though last name and DoB are same . Can you advise the best way to do it ?
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your uncle can execute affidavit that both are one and same person . approach DDA to change name in it records
2) notification for change in name may be required in official gazette and 2 local newspapers
Dear Client,
Yes. Your uncle is able to correct the name variance and convert the property to freehold.
Affidavit & Notarization: Draft an affidavit in a manner that both names (name and nickname) pertain to the same individual and state sound reasons for which there is disparity. Notarize it.
One and the Same Person Certificate: Procure a certificate issued by gazetted officer or first-class magistrate certifying both names are yours for your uncle.
Rectification Application to DDA: Provide written application to DDA together with the affidavit, certificate, property tax, and proof of identity (Aadhaar, PAN) for rectification and application for conversion into freehold.
Legal Advice: According to Section 26 of the Indian Registration Act, 1908, a correction can be sought if an error is found after registration.
Ensure that everything (affidavit and IDs) is stamped in case you need to apply for freehold in order to avoid objections.
Hope this helps you out, should you require any other explanations or difficulties, please just ask.
He has to make an notarised affidavit stating that both are his names and he is the same person
He has to execute a name change affidavit or one and the same affidavit, get it notarized and simultaneously publish in a local newspaper.
Get all the copies attached to the application for converting the leasehold property to freehold before the authorities concerned and can comply with any other requirements as directed to get the property converted to freehold on his name.
- He can execute an Affidavit after mentioning that his both names are same and of one person
- Further, publish a notice in the news paper for the same.
Only the Authority who would issue certificate to covert the land can prescribe the right mode of removing this anomaly. In standard condition affirming an affidavit before the Magistrate is the solution.
Submit an application to DDA for correction of name with following…
- Application on stamp paper of 100.
- Indemnity bond on Rs. 100 stamp paper.
- Proof of name, aadhar, PAN, dl etc.
- Your name will be corrected in records.
