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Nominee is not the undisputed owner

The court only ruled that society must transfer flat shares to the nominee

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Tata Value Homes, a subsidiary of Tata Housing, develops affordable housing projects across the country with over 40 million square feet under development

Harsh Roongta
“Landmark Supreme Court (SC) judgement on transfer of flat to nominee: Nominee of deceased member is absolutely entitled for the ownership by transfer, Co-op. Soc can’t challenge the right of nominee. No legal heirship, court order or succession certificate required. Please circulate.
 
Have you received such a message on Whatsapp? It is a classic example of a technically correct message that conveys the opposite of what was actually meant. It seems to suggest that the SC has decided that a nominee will henceforth become the full owner of the flat and that the legal heirs of