US Based NRI Organization Demands Fast Track Courts

In a latest development, a famous Non Resident Indian (NRI) organization
has appealed to the Indian Government to introduce fast-track courts
to facilitate speedy disposal of their real estate disputes back home.

Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO), US based NRI
organization further explained that NRIs have substantial properties
and investments in residential and commercial real estate in India,
but the laws of the land do not provide enough relief to protect them
from defaulting tenants or usurpers.

When it comes to getting their property vacated in India or when a
tenant defaults in paying rent, an ‘An NRI faces immense difficulties
in settling such issues. Their properties are often grabbed by others,
including relatives, and they have almost no redressal. This is a major
problem of the community living abroad.

Mr. Maheshwari, a GOPIO member said that since the legal process in
India is notoriously staggered we think there should be fast-track courts
for disposal of cases of NRIs and PIOs. We demand this simply because
we cannot be present in India and fight our cases endlessly.

‘In India there are already separate courts and tribunals for some
segments. Consumer protection courts for example are prompter than usual
courts. Can’t we have fast-track courts for NRIs? Else we are simply
worried about the security of our property in India,’ Maheswari said.

The organization has approached Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar
Ravi and Law Minister H.R. Bhardwaj with their demands and are hopeful
that the government will come out with a solution.
The Indian diaspora is around 22 million-strong worldwide, according
to GOPIO.

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