Sivan 18 February 2026
SHIVKUMAR AGNIHOTRI, ADVOCATE, (Advocate ) 19 February 2026
1. Registered settlement deed can only be cancelled in limited circumstances under section 23(1) of senior citizen act if the transfer was made subject to the certain conditions.
2. If the deed is unconditional RDO has no authority to cancel it.
3. Your financial contribution for agriculture land and repaid father's loan, sister marriage strengthen your defence, because settlement deed appears as compensation and not a gratuitous gift.
4. Registered settlement deed can not be unilaterally cancelled in any circumstances.
5. Jewellery given to wife is her absolute property, if retained with out consent, it amounts to criminal breach of trust. Police report and recovery suit can be filed. SK Agnihotri Advocate 9202369623
kavksatyanarayana (subregistrar/supdt.(retired)) 19 February 2026
Cancellation of a Gift deed by an RDO is invalid. Your father executed the gift deed; he can cancel it without sufficient reason. You can approach a civil court for the cancellation of the gift. For jewellery, your wife can report to the police as it is her stridhan. Your payments towards your sisters' studies and to your parents are only your moral duty.
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Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate ) 20 February 2026
Yes, the gift deed can be cancelled unilaterally.
Consult your lawyer.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 20 February 2026
The RDO cannot cancel the registered unconditional gift or settlement deed under senior citizens act
They may have to approach civil court alone where you can challenge any such suit on merits as well as supporting substantial documentary evidences in your possession to prove your title.
P. Venu (Advocate) 20 February 2026
Does the settlement deed mention of the consideration that has been paid? Your wife can initiate independent action to recover her jewellary.