Dear Sir, Good Day. My father had a built a residential house in 1970's wherein his name used to be Alok Kumar Gupta ( As on conveyance deed). He currently has a valid passport in old name of Alok Kumar Gupta. Later on somewhere in 1990's, he changed his name to Alok Gupta ( deleted Kumar from his name) without any formal intimation / legal procedure. Presently all his bank accounts and PAN card are in name of Alok Gupta. ( NOT Alok Kumar Gupta) Pls advise that when the time comes for transfer of property and finance in bank ( means after the death of a person in such case ) to his son's name , if there will be any issue for transfer of property and cash, in view of the discrepancy in name. Also, what all remedial measures should we take now to avoid any legal hassles later on. Finally, if the Death Certificate in such a case should be made in name of Alok Kumar Gupta OR Alok Kumar. Many thanks for your guidance. Brgds Vijay
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Sir..pls also note that there is no Will made yet.
death certificate should be in name of Alok Kumar Gupta . he should use the same name as reflected in passport and conveyance deed . since your father has stopped using word kumar without any change been reflected in official gazette he can start using same name Alok kUmar gupta for future transactions .
make an application to bank for change of name . show your passport . the bank will oblige . similarly for change of name in PAN card fill in PAN change request form online
Dear Sir..many thanks for your reply...Will follow up accordingly. Meanwhile, would the Bank / IT dept ask for any legal paper ( I mean affidavit etc) to effect this change . This is because for last 20 years , his bank accounts are in name of Alok Gupta only....Many thanks for your guidance.
Further to above, kindly note that my password indicates my father name as Alok Gupta ( Not Alok Kumar Gupta)...If after doing above process, I should also get My passport amended accordingly ...or no need.
passport shows your dad name as alok Kumar Gupta . it is proof of identity as well as address proof . approach bank for change in name in bank account . in case bank asks for affidavit furnish the same . As per rule 114 of income tax rules 1962 passport is proof of identity and address . you can to be on safer side have name change published in official gazette
Well noted Sir... Many Thanks.
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Good Day Sir...need your further advise... Ref above, pls note that my passport shows name Alok Gupta ( Not Alok Kumar Gupta). My Dad is apprehensive in making changes to his name and to his assets ( which I can understand as he is 77 yrs of age). Incase in this scenario, pls advise if flwg will make the case simpler: 1. Firstly , my dad makes a Registered Will stating his name as Alok Kumar Gupta Alias Alok Gupta and proposes myself as the inheritor in the will. This should sort out the property issue. 2. Then, he gives a sworn affidavit to the banks in which he has accounts that Alok Kumar Gupta and Alok Gupta is one and the same , and makes a nomination in my name. This should sort out the banking issue. Sir, kindly guide if this would solve our problem or anything simpler. Many Thanks. Best Regards
since all documents are in name of Alok gupta it may not be necessary to change name in bank account , PAN card . your father can make a will stating his name as alok kumar gupta alias alok gupta as mentioned by you . he can close bank accounts which bear name of alok kumar gupta
Understood Sir.. many thanks for your prompt guidance.
thanks for your appreciation