should a gift deed of a share in a flat in Mumbai be regd in Chennai by my brother who is settled abroad

Q: My brother is giving up his 1/4th share in a flat I owned jointly with my father. He an d I are only legal heirs of my father. He is settled abroad and cannot come to Mumbai. Can he register the gift deed in Chennai when he makes a quick trip to India? If not can I register in Mumbai under the General Power of attorney he has given me

shanus, Chennai

28th January 2014

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Hi Shanus,

If he has given the power of attorney to you then you can well go ahead with the proceedings. Has your father written any will. If so then in whose name it is written. You can consult a legal advisor pertaining to this matter.