Legal Consulting Answers

Name: danelle, Age: 36, Gender: F, Place: USA
Question: 1
I am married a Indian man from India I need to know would I have to hired a lawyer to get some legal letter saying that my boyfriend coming to usa on a invitation from his girlfriend calling him and I am taking responsibility

Answer:
It may not be necessary to hire a lawyer for the purpose. It should be sufficient if you send an affidavit of support.  In case an affidavit is required from your boyfriend here, then a lawyer may be consulted for drafting the same and getting it attested by a notary public.



Name: Nira, Age: 23, Gender: M, Place: TamilNadu
Question: 2
Dear Sir,
It could be of great help if you can clarify the below questions. I was born in srilanka and came to India in 1985. I have been living here in India for the past 15 yrs. But I have only been registered in police since 1990, for our validity to stay in India. I don't have a valid Srilankan passport. My status is a refugee status. I have been renewing my    registration every 6 months. In the last April, I have also married an Indian woman and have registered my marriage in India. Now is there a possibility for me to apply for an Indian citizenship. If possible how long will it take.

Answer:
You can apply for citizenship by naturalization forthwith.  There is a standard form for the purpose and you would have to submit the same duly filled up to the local District Collector.



Name: Kumar, Age: 27, Gender: M, Place: Washington D.C
Question: 3
Sir,
I like to do register marriage in Chennai, India when I make a visit to India. Please tell me what are the procedures needed for register marriage in terms of documents.
Thanks

Answer:
If yours is going to be a Hindu marriage, then you could perform the marriage and then get the same registered the same day or the next day.  If it is to be under the Special Marriage Act, then you have to give a notice of 30 days and then register the  marriage.  You have to submit proof of age and of residence pertaining to you and your spouse and of the marriage (if it is a Hindu marriage) eg. Passport, School certificate, bank passbook etc.  You would also need two witnesses.



Name: ramamoorthy, Age: 29, Gender: M, Place: karur
Question: 4
Sir, I'm working in a bank and studying in madurai Kamraj University by corres. If we want to get books, we will have to pay their fees by max 2 instalment. I've sent my first instalment money and got half books and I was sent my second instalment on mid December 2000. I've not got books. After waiting more than 3 months i have called by phone to univ and got not proper answer. So I went to unive by last week of april, they informed me that they have not got the draft, so they told me to send another draft. As I am working in a bank, I approached my madurai bank and they confirmed that till that day they have not got draft in clearing. So next day I cancelled the draft and sent the univ to new draft and within 1 week I got books. But unfortunately after one week I got letter from univ on 17th about the exam schedule, centre is trichy. But exam starts on 16 h itself, in the mean time my madurai bank informed me that they have got my old draft in that days clearing. So I am not able to write that exam. What should I do. till that date that draft has gone where. I need answer. legally what is the solution. please tell me sir. I'm waiting for your reply.

Answer:
It appears that the university is at fault as they must have misplaced your earlier draft.  You could make a representation to them for holding a supplementary examination; if they fail to do so, you could move the high court by way of a Writ Petition.  Alternatively you can seek compensation for their negligence by filing a suit.



Name: rohit, Age: 35, Gender: M, Place: chennai
Question: 5
We are 3 brothers and two sisters, all are married.  My father expired in 1997 leaving a typed will signed by him and witnessed by two persons on a green paper without any stamp.  He had appropriated the house measuring 1600 (ground + first floor)in a manner that ground floor will be shared by my elder brothers.  First floor which was constructed by me was allotted to me.  We have not registered the will so far.  There is a proposal to sell the house and share the proceeds.  The title deeds are still in the our father's name only.  Can we sell this house now. My mother is alive.  What things we have to do to sell this house.  pl clarify me.

Answer:
If the property is in chennai city then you have to seek a probate from the High Court.  It is a valid will, though it is not stamped or registered. There is nothing to worry about this.   But unless it is probated it would not be recognized.  Yes, you could sell the house thereafter if all the legatees cooperate, by executing a sale deed and registering the same in favour of the intended purchaser.



Name: Garun, Age: 26, Gender: F, Place: U.S.A
Question: 6
Hi,
My friend has come here on H4 visa, she is baby-sitting for a child. Can she get any amount from the child's parents for baby-sitting? If they are willing to pay her through personal cheque will it cause any legal problems?
Thanks,
garun

Answer:
You have to consult an American immigration lawyer. Sorry,I am unable to help you.



Name: Mital, Age: 30, Gender: M, Place: UK
Question: 7
I am already married since 4 years. But from the beginning I am involved in an affair with a girl with heartily commitment. I would like to marry her with the consent of my first wife. Legally is there any way I can marry another girl while the first wife is also living with me?

Answer:
In India it would be illegal unless you are a Muslim and your first marriage is an Islamic form of marriage.  But none other than your first wife could prosecute you for bigamy.  So several men in India do have second wives.  But I am not aware of the present legal position in this regard in U.K.



Name: S.Kumar, Age: 40, Gender: M, Place: Mumbai
Question: 8
Sir,
I have purchased a land from Tamilnadu Housing Board in 1992 and constructed a house by availing Loan from my Office.  The agreement between TNHB and I was an lease agreement.  Now I want to sell the house.  What is the legal procedure.  Please guide me.
Answer:
If you purchased it from TNHB how can it be a lease agreement.  If you have purchased it then you could sell the house unless there is a covenant in the allottment order or the sale deed prohibiting sale.


Name: Tamilselvi, Age: 39, Gender: F, Place: Malaysia
Question: 9
Hi my name is Tamilselvi and I am from Malaysia. My  Email add is kessie25@hotmail.com.Well I would like to know more information's about an Indian house development. Well I am renewating my house in Malaysia, and I need more information about an typical Indian house style decorations and models.
Thank You,
Tamilselvi

Answer:
You are asking for the assistance of an architect and I am a lawyer.  All I can do is to refer you to a good architect in Chennai:
Mr. Deviprasad, Phone:  Off: 091-44-4912237   Res: 091-44-4917024. I am sure he would be delighted to help you.

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