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NON-Filer

Sunday, October 7, 2018 01:14 AM PST

Reply:

whats the new rule
within 60 days????????????? some time it takes 2/3 years for overseas to consolidate the required amount for any plot or house??? what a government????? salam

Asif replied on Sunday, October 7, 2018 03:44 AM PST

They think overseas are printing money, so please improve your speed to print the money to have a property within two months. lol. kon musheer hai yar.

Investor replied on Sunday, October 7, 2018 06:30 AM PST

Finance minister is planning to take more loans from imf nxt month. Which means ruppee will further depreciate. Today dollar is at 128 and experts say it will reach at 140. Not all of sudden but slowly. My point is kisi overseas pakistani Ka dimagh kharab ho ga k wo pakistan main investment kray ga as ruppee is going down and dollar is going up.

OVERSEAS replied on Sunday, October 7, 2018 12:13 PM PST

Kehtey hey agar plot ya house lena hay to pesey 60 din me aney chahiye. Ye hal hey policy makers ka.
Suprisingly they do not want to facilitate the overseas Pakistani as the 60 days rule simply compelling the overseas to retain all his saving abroad over the year till the time he saved the required amount for sending in one go.

I think many new rules and amendment are following in due course as a result of recent rules which is going to prevent oveseas to think about sending remitance.

bilals replied on Sunday, October 7, 2018 02:06 PM PST

government government khel rahay hain bhai. lagta hai 5 saal 1 qadam aagay, 2 qadam peeche hi chale ga

Ahmad replied on Sunday, October 7, 2018 04:31 PM PST

It is difficult for overseas Pakistanis to declare property in Pakistan. That's why many overseas Pakistanis send money to Pakistan in chunks before buying a property. This is because Pakistani government does not have agreements with foreign countries on avoiding 'double taxes'. For example, if i live in Germany and buy a property in UK, i will not be double taxed.

Overseas Query replied on Sunday, October 7, 2018 06:09 PM PST

Is their a change in rule for buying property for overseas. Can someone elaborate

OVERSEAS replied on Sunday, October 7, 2018 06:38 PM PST

Asad Umar’s Mini Budget & Pakistan Real Estate Sector related Amendments (For both local and overseas Pakistanis)

EXEMPTIONS:

#1- Overseas Pakistanis don’t need to be FILERS to buy properties in Pakistan for living purpose. But they have to be FILERS to invest in Pakistan real estate sector for business purpose.
#2- NON-FILERS can inherit property from suppose or parents.

RESTRICTIONS:

#1- Overseas Pakistanis have to produce a certificate from the bank to;
A- Prove that money was remitted through proper banking channel
B- Prove that money was sent from abroad just 60 days prior to property registration or transfer
#2- Local Pakistanis who are NON-FILERS can’t buy property worth PKR 4 Millions or more.

PENALTY:

If any registering authority of excise and taxation department accepts, processes or registers an application of NON-FILERS for the registration of an immovable property, such person shall pay a penalty of 3% of the value of the property.

BLACK MONEY INVESTMENT IN PROPERTY SECTOR ARRESTED BY NEW LAWS

1- NON Filers can’t purchase property worth more than 4 Million PKR.
2- No authority will transfer property for non-filers as the person/authority will have to pay penalty equal to 3% price of property.

Ahmed khan replied on Sunday, October 7, 2018 10:06 PM PST

Just a one liner, like the previous government they are hell bent to destroy the property market

MBS� replied on Monday, October 8, 2018 01:16 PM PST

there's no harm in paying tax especially the overseas buyers are hardly affected. you have to pay capital gain tax only if you're selling the properties within three years of purchase. if you sell them after 3 years of purchase, you don't have to pay any tax. correct me if am wrong?

The problem is this government does not seem to have a grasp of affairs, they go in one direction and make a U turn next day.
Tax or no tax, decide it based on a proper planning not on impulsive gigs to cheer the crowd.

Unless investors see some sanity and maturity in this government, no one's going to trust in their policies. As of now, government looks totally confused on what to do?

Nabeel� replied on Monday, October 8, 2018 01:20 PM PST

Pay PKR 5,000 annually and become filer, and get PRCs. Safe for life.

Rules will keep changing.

Ali replied on Monday, October 8, 2018 02:54 PM PST

@Nabeel

What a good piece of advice ;-)

OVERSEAS replied on Monday, October 8, 2018 10:38 PM PST

As per F.minister Overseas are exempted to be a filer, prior to that IK asked tge overseas fir remitance , moreover oveaseas income is tax free. On the other end they are ready to take withholding tax on bank transections.

What a Government........ Salam Government !

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FAR

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 07:25 PM PST

Reply:

NON-FILERS CAN BUY PROPERTY OF ANY AMOUNT

BIG NEWS: Non-filers can buy property of any amount. Up to 50 Lacs restriction is removed. Will impact positively on market for sure.

chouhdry replied on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 08:15 PM PST

GREAT NEWS!

Investor replied on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 08:22 PM PST

Property will definitely boom!

Fraz replied on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 08:26 PM PST

And the country will lose. Welcome to Naya Pakistan !!!!

Tariq ch replied on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 08:35 PM PST

Restriction was imposed in this financial budget of 2018, whereas, property market crashed two years back in June 2018.

So it seems likely that overall property market will boost immediately.

However DHA market has some exceptions where 9 Town prices increased 30 to 40 % in dead slow market

Tariq ch replied on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 08:37 PM PST

Correction
It seems Unlikely

Junaid Akram replied on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 09:12 PM PST

Obviously great news for property market. More investment opportunities will help boost this sector thanks to this government.

Free_man replied on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 09:26 PM PST

New Dha like Multan and BwP were benefiting from restriction of 5 million but now money will be more freely directed to Lahore. Good news

Adnan_Ali� replied on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 09:35 PM PST

U turn government any time can take u-turn, so new investor will still wait and watch, Dollar/Rupee Value and stock exchange are other factors that will decide

investor replied on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 10:15 PM PST

No change in property as it is stagnant because it is way over priced. Untill the income of people catch up with the property prices there would be no up turn. When property goes up every thing becomes expensive including rents, and hence it becomes unfeasible to open shops etc. This restriction was imposed just 2 months ago but the property has been down for the last two years

JUJ replied on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 01:16 AM PST

Property went down when restrictions were imposed. It is stagnant for couple of years. Everybody at that time said property business has suffered due to Tax Filer and non-filer distinction. Now by any Newton's law it should go up.

Lahori_guy replied on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 05:27 AM PST

Bad move for Pakistani tax system. This will only benefit property developers.

Warrior88 replied on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 06:36 AM PST

Seems like tax authority will say hello letters to these non-filers in time , killing off the market! Seems like an FBR trap.

Pro_Pakistan replied on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 12:56 PM PST

Probably good for real estate sector but not for the country. These restrictions were forcing people to become filers and come under Tax net. Now there is no motivation for them to be filer and they can do whatever they feel like being non-filer and do not pay taxes on their main source of income.

I am a filer and i feel this is injustice with Filers (mostly salaried class)

Sad day.

bilal replied on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 01:58 PM PST

Good on the face but a regressive step. Will plunge the country into undocumented economy.

bilals replied on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 01:59 PM PST

Good on the face but a regressive step. Will plunge the country into undocumented economy.

babloo replied on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 02:57 PM PST

Although this policy will make people to invest in the property without the need of showing all of their assets to the FBR. but just think.
1)Overseas donot have to pay tax on their income.so they only have to pay double tax when transferring the property to their name.which is good.
2) Pakistan residents are not exempt from income tax. so they would be already filling the tax returns.and if they are not filling the tax returns and hiding their wealth halal or haram.life will be easy for them unless haram income is traced by the anti corruption dept. I think property price will increase but not as in 14 and 15.

babag replied on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 05:33 PM PST

Overseas Pakistanis used to buy the Properties in Pakistan rather than depositing the money (savings) in foreign country, as they feel the money was save for their future when they return to their own country Pakistan and also at the same time growing in value. with the law that only filer can buy property, it became difficult for the Overseas investors, So they started investing in their foreign country itself.thus reducing the FDI in pakistan. So I feel this is a good policy to let overseas Pakistani to buy property without filling the returns.

Mirza replied on Thursday, September 20, 2018 06:41 AM PST

Some people believe that its a trap for resident non-filers.

Also, non-filers will be paying even more taxes on transfer of property.

What are your thoughts ?

Ahmad replied on Thursday, September 20, 2018 04:23 PM PST

I live abroad and it was a puzzle for me to buy a property in Pakistan. I think, it is a good step to allow non-filers to buy property. As far as 'trap' mentioned, i don't mind receiving a letter from FBR to explain my source of income. We should do honest business and there should be no fear of 'trap'. The legal tax we pay for our country is good for all of us. We anyway pay hefty taxes while living abroad and never complain :)

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Hassan

Sunday, May 25, 2014 03:34 PM PST

Reply:

Investment advise.

I have 5K land on highway edge and 20M Investment. Now want to start a business that will also creat minimum 10 jobs. I need serious advise but don't give me typical such as petrol station, poultry farm etc. Or buy property that believe only passive investment and gives no benefits to country. Looking for new idea.

BilalS replied on Sunday, May 25, 2014 05:13 PM PST

Good initiative. We need more people like u.
Goodluck

Zahid replied on Sunday, May 25, 2014 06:36 PM PST

Go into cooking oil, introduce your own brand.

Zahid replied on Sunday, May 25, 2014 06:40 PM PST

And you did not use word "Please" to get new ideas, though you look educated, it seems like you are trying to get paid services. Sorry for not liking my comments.

Hassan replied on Sunday, May 25, 2014 07:41 PM PST

Let me allow to rephrase it "Please give me idea" :) I thought we are not in formal discussion but sorry for that. Cooking oil business is good but not new one.

Abdul Ghani replied on Monday, May 26, 2014 03:17 AM PST

Go for a Polytechnic Institute or Students Hostel.

Irfan Doha replied on Monday, May 26, 2014 10:15 AM PST

Aslamoalikum, Dear Hassan

It's a good initiative especially if you keep your niyat good to create halal jobs etc you will also get reward in sha Allah

here is a good start point http://www.smeda.org/

it has various case studies for Pakistan I am not sure how current the costs are you may want to keep inflation factors in mind best of luck

Regards, Irfan

Waheed Butt replied on Monday, May 26, 2014 12:44 PM PST

Go for Air craft Tyers Reconditioning OR Manufacturing. Good Idea.

Fahad replied on Monday, May 26, 2014 11:59 PM PST

Aoa,

Good day to everybody...!

Dear Hassan, what about a skill development institute with training in Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Masonry etc etc... going to more advanced industrial skills at later stage? I think our basic issue is not education it is skill deficiency. But if you can work on both education and skills at low cost and target underprivileged ppl only, i think it will be a good idea. Ofcourse this is just an idea...but a detailed study will definitely help you here. Training and developing resources will help you as well as our country. You can train freelancers as well as use this resource to provide services to general public, commercial and upto industrial scale.
I will definitely work on this once back in Pakistan.

Good luck n stay positive..!!

Kiran replied on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 09:30 AM PST

I would recommend you now same which I advised to my brother and he is making good money with residence. He bought 2Kanal land on Qasoor badya road in 11.5LAC and rest money to develop place. Bought cows and few goats. Now he has own car to commute as well MASHALLAH. He is also working. Find a place for you like this within budget but bit deep, nearest place or village where you can live quality life. I have seen many have home pultry farms and making good money. Use mind. Don't be afraid. I ve seen many European and American living in this life style. That worth for country as well.

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BilalS

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 08:40 PM PST

Reply:

Price Assessment Please

Please assess the current value of my plot.

Thanks

Lahore Real Est replied on Thursday, July 11, 2013 02:08 AM PST

Dear Sir,
your plot has market value of 128 to 130 lacs

Lahore Real Estate
03004009967

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DHA Lahore Phase 7

Monday, May 20, 2013 03:14 PM PST

Reply:

DHA Lahore Phase 7 Development Update May 2013

DHA Lahore Phase 7 Development Update Pictures May 2013

http://www.dhalahore.net/2013/05/20/dha-lahore-phase-7-development-update-may-2013-2/

To buy sell plots in DHA Lahore phase 7 please call 042-111-111-040

Enjoy
Lahore Real Estate

adnan replied on Monday, May 20, 2013 05:46 PM PST

this is more or less very far and deserted area
looks like jungle

luqman replied on Monday, May 20, 2013 06:11 PM PST

Really after seeing these pictures I feel that Dha is Past and Future is Bahria Town.There is no comparison between these two.

Imagine replied on Monday, May 20, 2013 11:00 PM PST

Please draw the picture of phase 9 in your mid and share

Rider replied on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 01:13 AM PST

Bahria the best at the moment, Bilawal house !!!!!

hashim replied on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:03 AM PST

when the ring road reaches bt then we ill see whos got the batter location

Imran replied on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 01:45 PM PST

What is the expected time for possession. As there are certain blocks like P,Q,R,S and few others are much developed.

TA replied on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 01:48 PM PST

DHA is a slow slagish and far less developed than Bahria..Bahria is definately a future

bilals replied on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 01:49 PM PST

it does not matter if dha's footpaths are not nicely painted like bahria. What always matters is the LOCATION.

The facilities and the neighborhood developed in DHA took decades, you can't move a million people and public buildings to bahria in 5 years.

I agree bahria is fancy but bahria can't beat it any time soon.
Also, bahria prices may not be sustainable whilst dha had its steady and concrete growth over due period of time

Abid Rana replied on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 01:58 PM PST

Salam to all,

Its good work done by DHA as they promised.
Thanks LRE for spreading information.

@Bro Adnan and Luqman, Who bought here plot 5 or 3 or 2 or 1 year ago they know very well how much did they gain, more than 200% profit.
Where such profit you could gain, in Bahria, of course not. I don't speak just comparision in Pakistan but comparatively whole the world even not in Europe or America.

So who bought their plot in DHA any phase they have to say to ALLAH RABUL-ALLAMEEN thousands times ALHAMDULILLAH.

Fi Aman Allah

SAK replied on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 02:02 PM PST

Its just matter of time when Bahria becomes "the location", I remember when DHA was started feelings were same :)
from infrastructure perspective, Bahria is the best. There is no match especially Bahria Rawalpindi/Islamabad. In fact there is more commercial related activities in Bahria Pindi then DHA Islamabad.

Jamz replied on Saturday, May 25, 2013 07:35 PM PST

Bahria town is better than DHA any day , on any basis :)

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BilalS

Tuesday, December 11, 2012 12:38 AM PST

Reply:

PHA Housing Scheme Kuri Road

Can anyone please share some info on PHA housing scheme on Kuri road which was launched by Gillani as special project.

What is the current status, prices and future of it.

Mian Nadeem sb ur input will be highly appreciated.

thanks

Kuwait replied on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 04:06 PM PST

Further to message of Mr. Bilal/ I will appreciate if anyone update whether the overseas Pakistanis also can buy plit/flat/house in the scheme

BilalS replied on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 10:09 PM PST

Just got some info...

Construction charges of only grey structure is 1,3000,000 on installments
Plus
The land cost will be determined later which could be anything based on Pha discretion.

Apparently allottees r not paying installments coz of slow/no development if u read the minutes of meeting of board meeting in july 12

Mian Nadeem replied on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 11:02 PM PST

Location of "KURI PHA OFFICERS SCHEME" is v.ggod this is only for Federal Govt Officers. Gated comunity booking Price is high. construction of houses is not yet started.
PHA officers scheme houses are not recomended to purchase in re-sal after launch of Bahria Enclave.
Prefer on ground with possesion plot near under construction houses in Bahria Enclave.

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Lahore DHA Commercial

Saturday, December 1, 2012 08:53 PM PST

Reply:

Lahore DHA Commercial

DHA Lahore Phase 3 Block Y Near-13 2 Marla 58 Lacs
DHA Lahore Phase 3 Block Z Near-58 8 Marla 900 Lacs
DHA Lahore Phase 5 CCA Near 93 4 Marla 425 Lacs
DHA Lahore Phase 5 CCA Near 54 4 Marla 415 Lacs
DHA Lahore Phase 6 CCA Near-53 8 Marla 550 Lacs
DHA Lahore Phase 6 Block A Near-42 4 Marla 350 Lacs
DHA Lahore Phase 6 MB Near-134 4 Marla 425 Lacs
DHA Lahore Phase 6 MB Near-86 4 Marla 425 Lacs
DHA Lahore Phase 6 MB Near-190 4 Marla 215 Lacs
DHA Lahore Phase 8 CCA-1 Near-30 4 Marla 220 Lacs
DHA Lahore Phase 8 CCA-2 Near-104 4 Marla
DHA Lahore Commercial Broad Way B Near Marla 525 Lacs
DHA Lahore Commercial Broad Way C Near 12 8 Marla 550 Lacs
DHA Lahore Commercial Broad Way C Near 244 8 Marla 480 Lacs
DHA Lahore Commercial Broad Way B Nea r 22 8 Marla 525 Lacs

For More Info Contact
LAHORE REAL ESTATE
Muhammad Azeem
eMAIL: Azeem @LREPK.COM
Cell: +92-3334177723
UAN : +92-42-111-111-040 Or 35692420 upto 23

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WOW replied on Sunday, December 2, 2012 01:23 AM PST

Its amazing to see how these prices has evolved during last couple of years. 8 Marla at phase 8 is going for 900 Lacs that's wonderful
Pakistanis are rich they can pay 90 Million rupees for 1800sq ft of land. I wonder why prices just go high and high in all new developments and all the older phases are not as much appreciated though have strong customer base and lies in between "Abadies"

Tahir replied on Sunday, December 2, 2012 12:56 PM PST

i have a plot near 30 MB ph 6. please tell me the estimate price and future of this plot. thanks

Imran replied on Monday, December 3, 2012 12:05 AM PST

I agree with WOW. everything goes in opposite direction in pakistan i.e. no logic.

BilalS replied on Monday, December 3, 2012 03:35 PM PST

I wonder if there's crude oil or gold mine underneath these :)
I mean seriously, 90 million for undeveloped 8 marla plot. Pakistanis are filthy rich, must say.

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Imran

Thursday, November 29, 2012 07:35 PM PST

Reply:

What is the excess point of Phase 5 extension and how will it be attached to phase 5?

kmc replied on Thursday, November 29, 2012 10:14 PM PST

after completion of flyovr on ferzpur road or thru phase 9 entry. 5 years

KMC_SecondVersion replied on Thursday, November 29, 2012 11:36 PM PST

KMC you dont have exact information. The underpass has been approved between DHA phase 5 and its extension M block. The work will start soon!

Khan replied on Thursday, November 29, 2012 11:50 PM PST

I consider DHA 5 "M" block will also get entrance from service road of ring road like Askari 11 has.

Humza replied on Friday, November 30, 2012 12:29 AM PST

M block is the part of phase 5 and deffinately it will get access (underpass) through A/C block when development will start for this phase.

SIM replied on Friday, November 30, 2012 01:23 AM PST

M block will always be isolated from rest of DHA. It will prove to be the XX(ph 3) block of phase 5. please invest wisely. thanks

BilalS replied on Friday, November 30, 2012 03:00 AM PST

What is the order of development. Which one will be developed first?

Phase 5 m block
Phase 7 and ext
Phase 8
Phase 9

BilalS replied on Friday, November 30, 2012 03:01 AM PST

I wonder why would dha not give a direct access from ring road to M block? whats the problem in that?

JJJ replied on Friday, November 30, 2012 05:00 AM PST

Today you can't get an average plot in less than 65 lacs. Critics to phase 5 Investment were always there since file was 22 lacs less than 2 years ago.

The same average plot would be around 75 to 80 lacs within or before next 1 year. Think if phase 9 good location would be around 70 to 75, what would be the price of phase 5 M block plot.

wajhi replied on Friday, November 30, 2012 03:07 PM PST

Developing order of following is as under

Phase8
phase 5 m block
phase 7 and ext
phase9

shaukat replied on Sunday, December 2, 2012 03:38 PM PST

dha is now focusing on phase 9 is already under very speedy development. blocks a, b, c & d will be handed over in next few months before all of the above. remaining blocks will also be developed & handed over quickly. one plan is develop dha 5 m block with dha 9 to save cost as practically m block is part of phase 9.

HK replied on Thursday, October 17, 2013 11:32 PM PST

Please update phase 9 balloting progress

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BilalS

Sunday, November 25, 2012 08:28 PM PST

Reply:

Safe Holiday House at a beautiful place

Any ideas on "Safe Holiday House at a beautiful place" probably in islamabad or Murree with great landscapes?

If anybody could enlighten on the available options, especially for Overseas pakis who cannot manage the property by themselves but want a piece of paradise on their home visits.

It could be an apartment or plot option.

Thanks

ZNS replied on Sunday, November 25, 2012 11:57 PM PST

Apartments near PC Bhurban or Nathiagali. You could also rent farm house near bara khoo or simly dam.

BilalS replied on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 01:00 AM PST

thanks zns. but do they have good facilities and security there. and is it possible to lock ur apartment down for months and it remains safe?

ks replied on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 03:07 AM PST

@BilalS: Are you looking to purchase or rent? If purchase, please including your budget. The comments above range from advise of both rent & purchase; with a purchase price between 12 to 42 million. Please clarify so that brothers on this site can give accurate advice.

BilalS replied on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 04:59 PM PST

Thanks for ur input.
I m considering to purchase an apartment. Have heard about cecils n continental but none of them has details on net

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BilalS

Wednesday, November 21, 2012 10:22 PM PST

Reply:

Assalam alekum, Dear CMY, LRE team and other bros.

what is the best investment option for 3 years with a budget of 5 - 6 Million preferrably in DHA or Bahria.

I have worked hard to save this much money and would like to take a SAFE option instead of a risky high premium option.

Your sincere advise is highly appreciated.

Cheers

CMY replied on Thursday, November 22, 2012 04:04 PM PST

Two DHA phase 9 one kanal or spread amount in smaller 5 marla DHA phase 9 files if possible.

Bother Bilal this will be a 3 to 5 years hold investment so please dont worry about coming small up and down changes in short term.

Choudry Mujahid Yasin ( CMY )
info@LREPk.Com

BilalS replied on Thursday, November 22, 2012 10:38 PM PST

Thank you very much CMY bro for your kind advice.

If u could please respond to this final query as well so i be completely sure of taking the direction forward. I'll be visiting pakistan next month and hopefully see you there.

With 6 million or 7 lets say, which one is the best option:

Phase 9 files
Phase 5 M Block
Phase 7 P, R block
Phase 8 T block

Thanks once again

CMY replied on Friday, November 23, 2012 03:36 AM PST

DHA Phase 9 files

BilalS replied on Friday, November 23, 2012 05:55 PM PST

many thanks CMY bro. Appreciate that.

Abdul Latif replied on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 03:02 PM PST

In 2002 i have applied in lda avenue 1 for allotment of plot in my brother name and plot is alloted. The plot in litigation area. Now i want to transfer the plot in my name. What is the procedure, plot is in litigation area? Please advise. Thanks

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