Bmc act
AASHISH
(Querist) 31 May 2012
This query is : Open
I have a property let out by my forefathers to a tenant X. Mr. X has neither paid rent (Rs. 8 p.m) since past 3 decades and has also not maintained the property over the years of his stay.
At present, the property is in a dilapidated state & we have received demolition notice from Brihan Mumbai Muncipal Corporation BMC, directing us to provide alternate Accommodation to Mr.X and bring down the dilapidated structure. We are not in a position to give him alternate accommodation.
My query is :
1. As the structure is already in a very dilapidated condition and God forbid it collapses, what shall be our status as Owners,as we have neither been staying there + he has not been paying rent since 1985 ?
2. I am sure, police action and BMC actions etc. shall follow in the event of the property getting collapsed and any loss of lives.
How can we protect ourselves in this case
3. Are we bound to give alternate accomodation ?
4. BMC has given us a alternative and has asked us to get the structure repaired. The cost of repairing runs atleast Rs. 10 lacs which again is not feasible for us.
Are we bound to get the structure repaired, given the fact that we have neither enjoyed property or Rent. Also the Rent is also at a miserable low of Rs. 8 per month, which also remains unpaid. We are already bearing the cost of Property Tax of the said premises.
Desperately seeking Advice from the team of experts
