Got the land transferred to your name and forgot the old woman’s pain? Hausabai from Latur taught such a lesson that the gift deed was canceled Big lesson to those who deal in old age: 89-year-old grandmother of Latur gave 7.5 acres of land to grandchildren, took it back from legal battle

It is often seen in our society that parents or grandparents leave their lifetime hard-earned money and property in the name of their children or grandchildren in the hope that they will support them in their last days of old age. But many times, as soon as the property comes into their hands, the colors of the children change and the elders who raised them become dependent on them for every little thing and maintenance.

One such shocking case has come to light from Latur district of Maharashtra. But this story does not end with tears, but with the self-respect and legal victory of an elderly woman. Here, an 89 year old great-grandmother has set a new example in front of the society by snatching back the land worth crores given to her grandson and great-grandson for not taking care of them.

What is this whole matter of Latur?

This entire incident took place in Karsa village of Latur district. Near the 89 year old elderly woman Hausabai Lahade who lives here. 3 hectares (about 7.5 acres) of agricultural land Was. In view of her advancing age and physical weakness, Hausabai expressed confidence in her grandson and great-grandson. He transferred his entire fertile land to both of them through a legal ‘gift deed’.

There was a simple and emotional family agreement behind the handing over of the land. Both of them had promised Hausabai that they would take full care of her in her old age, would bear the expenses of her treatment and food and would not let her lack anything.

Latur land dispute case: at a glance

You can easily understand the main legal and practical aspects of this entire matter from the table given below:

As soon as the land was named, the tone of the grandchildren changed.

As soon as the land papers were in the name of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, their promises vanished. It is alleged that as soon as the land was transferred to their names, both of them stopped taking care of elderly Hausabai. He neither got food and medicine on time nor the respect that he had expected when he had given his land in his name.

When hope from her loved ones was completely shattered and the neglect became unbearable, Hausabai decided to approach the law instead of accepting defeat. they straight Senior Citizens Tribunal arrived and ‘Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007’ Under this he appealed to get his land back.

Tribunal’s tough stance: Serving the elderly is not just a moral but a legal responsibility

Considering the seriousness of the matter, the Tribunal thoroughly examined all the documents, the terms of the gift deed and the arguments of both the parties. During the hearing it became clear that the promises made by the grandson and great grandson while acquiring the land had been completely broken.

Historic statement of tribunal chairperson Rohini Narhe-Virole

“If an elderly person bequeathes his property to a relative on the condition that he will be looked after in the future, it is not just a familial or moral agreement. It is purely a legal obligation. If that promise is not kept after the enjoyment of the property, then the transfer of property is no longer valid in law.”

With this strong stance, the Tribunal has given the name of grandson and great grandson Gift deed canceled with immediate effect Did it. The court ordered that the ownership of 7.5 acres of land be transferred back to the name of Hausabai Lahade. Along with this, strict instructions were also given to the Revenue Department that all the changes made in the government records should be immediately canceled so that in future no one can interfere in their lifetime on this land.

A big lesson for crores of elders in the country

This decision is a shield and a big lesson for all those elders of the country, who often get influenced by their loved ones and transfer their property to them and later live a life of helplessness. This law of the year 2007 clearly gives the right to the elderly that if any property has been given on the condition of service and is later cheated, then they can get that property back. Even though the law takes time, it is always ready to respect and protect the elderly.