Your property-related legal queries answered by S.C. RAGHURAM, Partner, RANK Associates, a Chennai-based law firm

I own a CMDA approved plot measuring 1,200 sq.ft. (20 x 60″) at Kodungaiyur. While planning to construct on the land, I realised the frontal portion of the plot measures correctly but the rear end measures only 19 feet.

The plot has houses on all three sides. How do I go about getting an approval to remeasure my land and find out who has encroached on the plot?

Youraj

Chennai

It is possible that one of the adjacent plot owners could have encroached upon your property. The actual reason for discrepancy in measurements has to be ascertained by conducting a survey of the plots around your plot and remedial measures have to be taken based on the finding, if your claim is within limitation.

Our apartment has 114 units. All residents pay less than Rs. 5,000 per month towards maintenance charges. Our total annual income is expected to be about Rs. 44.28 lakh which is above the threshold limit of Rs. 20 lakh.

Please let us know whether GST is applicable for us. We are confused as the opinions are different.

Lakshmanan S.

Chennai

This query has to be answered by a GST consultant/ Chartered Accountant.