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Rishi Kumar (NA)     16 July 2012

Property Settlement Calculation - Simple or Compound Interest?

I had purchased a plot of land from a developer in the outskirts of Kolkata in 2003. The plot of land was eventually found to be disputed and I brought a case against the developer in consumer court.


Now the developer wants to settle out of court and is offering me "the initial buying price + 9% simple interest on it, over 9 years" as settlement. Even my lawyer is insisting on that. Is this right? Should I get simple interest or compound interest on the money that I invested?


Is my lawyer trying to mislead me? I suspect that he could be in cahoots with the opposition as they want a speedy settlement.


Kindly throw some light on this matter as I’m confused and in urgent need of some advice.


Thanks in advance.



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Rishi Kumar (NA)     25 July 2012

So many eminent lawyers on the board, still not a single reply... no wonder legal proceedings in India take forever.


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