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Desishark6045.
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UUser_6b1d5a7f
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March 13, 2025 at 7:50 amHi everyone,I need some legal advice regarding an issue with my uncle. We have an ancestral residential property jointly owned by all the siblings, including my father and his brother, mother and sisters. Recently, my uncle started using a part of this property for his personal business and financial purposes without seeking permission from the other co-owners.
To make matters worse, he has used the property’s complete address, including the plot number and khata number, to register a company classified under **Hotels and Motels**, which even has a **CIN number**. Despite repeated objections from the family, he insists that since he is part-owner, he has the right to use it as he pleases.
He is a well-renowned criminal lawyer, and whenever questioned about it, he gives vague or legal-sounding reasons to justify his actions. He has a habit of using parts of the property for his personal use without informing or taking permission from the other co-owners.
Can my uncle legally use the ancestral property for his business without the consent of the other co-owners? What legal steps can the family take to prevent him from doing so or to ensure that the property is used fairly?
Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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DDesishark6045
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March 13, 2025 at 8:22 amDoes his company have a GST number?-
UUser_6b1d5a7f
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March 13, 2025 at 8:22 amNo GST number, only CIN number-
DDesishark6045
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March 13, 2025 at 8:29 amI dont think there is an issue in registering any address as company address. Especially if the person resides there.-
SSaratseeker418
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March 13, 2025 at 8:57 amIncorrect.No NOC needed if a person is a co-owner-
DDesishark6045
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March 13, 2025 at 9:06 amDeed is a document requirement, and if deed shows other owners, then NOC is required from co-owners is my understanding.-
SSaratseeker418
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March 13, 2025 at 9:40 amNot if you have an electricity or any other bill in your name with the address. The Allahabad High court has ruled that noc is not required-
DDesishark6045
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March 13, 2025 at 2:24 pmOk
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UUser_6b1d5a7f
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March 13, 2025 at 9:03 amIs there any way to prevent it?-
DDesishark6045
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March 13, 2025 at 9:04 amYou can report to the GST office near you in case he gets GST number.
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SSaratseeker418
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March 13, 2025 at 8:56 amThe Allahabad High Court has ruled as under:Clause (a) of the GST registration rules only requires proof of ownership of the premises. There is no requirement for the owner to be a sole owner. The lack of a consent letter from all co-owners does not invalidate GST registration, as long as the applicant can provide the necessary ownership documentation. This ruling clarifies that co-ownership alone does not automatically require consent from all co-owners for GST registration. If one co-owner provides ownership proof (such as an electricity bill in their name), GST registration can be granted without the consent of other co-owners.
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HHappyshark11
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March 13, 2025 at 10:21 amFile a Partition Suit.-
UUser_6b1d5a7f
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March 13, 2025 at 10:26 amHe no longer practices but still provides legal advice and gets clients for money. -
UUser_6b1d5a7f
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March 13, 2025 at 12:23 pmIs a practicing lawyer not allowed to start a company or business?-
HHappyshark11
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March 13, 2025 at 1:50 pmA practicing advocate cannot join any company or start one without surrendering his license to practice.-
UUser_6b1d5a7f
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March 13, 2025 at 1:57 pmI googled about it and it came up with “Yes, a lawyer can start a business, as long as it doesn’t conflict with their legal practice or ethics. Lawyers can start businesses like legal consulting, education, or legal tech startups.”
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