Lost/stolen photocopies of property
Aseason
(Querist) 13 November 2013
This query is : Resolved
Hi,
We have lost photocopies of our Property papers. Just want to know, can it cause any kind of problems, would someone be able to misuse those, as we feel they have been stolen by person we know, however right now we cant prove that to recover it from them. The person got hold of the papers fraudulently, however, they were only photocopies. We still have the originals.
What steps do we take now to avoid any problems in the future, if any ?
If losing photocopies of property is no harm, then we can let it go. Please advise.
Thank you
Sudhir Kumar, Advocate 
(Expert) 13 November 2013
chances are less. But if any bank official connives with anyone (not very easy ow) the finder can get loan on that property which you can resist.
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 13 November 2013
Incomplete and vague querry.
1. Since you have lost photocopies of your Property papers and originals are with you or someone else, you did not state?
2. The lost photocopies may be harmless till in connievance with some unscruplous bankers/ property dealers/persons, who can use.
3. Obtain true copy from concerned Sub-Registrar, if the documents were registered.
4. Even the police will not accept your complaint for lost photocopies of documents, however, you can try lodge complaint;
5. Publish in newspapers of local language and get them declared (by filing declaratory suit) null and void.
malipeddi jaggarao
(Expert) 13 November 2013
If you have original documents with you and the stolen papers only photo copies (not even certified copies of documents) you simply forget about the matter and live peacefully. Even with the connivance with somebody nobody deal with the property merely basing on the photo copies of the property documents.
Aseason
(Querist) 13 November 2013
Thank you all for your help.
Vashista sir, only the photocopies have been stolen, the original documents are still with us.
Thank you, once again.
R.K Nanda
(Expert) 13 November 2013
nothing more to add.
V R SHROFF
(Expert) 13 November 2013
Well advised, nothing more to add.
ajay sethi
(Expert) 13 November 2013
no need to worry . you have original documents with you
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 15 November 2013
When originals are with you, what is your problem?
Nothing doing, relax.
