I reside in an independent house on a plot of land in Bangalore. This plot of land was purchased by my grandfather in 1952 through a sale deed. My grandfather died intestate (in 1965). My deceased father had a sister (married before 1947) who is also deceased. The khata of this plot was in the name of my father. The khata is in my name for the last 14 years. I plan to construct a new house on this land in place of the old house.
Some people say that I should get NOC / consent from my father's sister's children.
My questions are,
1. Will there be any hurdle if I go ahead & construct a new house ?
2. Whether my father's sister's progeny has any claim to the property ?.
3. What are my options for getting a clear marketable title for the property in my name ?. What bearing does the Hindu Succession Act 1956 & the subsequent 2005 amendment has in this scenario?
Thanks & regards
M. Iyer
