On 4 March, a notification was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, India that changes the rights of OCI Cardholders otherwise known as Overseas Citizens of India. Contradictory to the name, the new notification which is issued under Citizenship Act 1955 classifies...
Whether you are a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or a Person of Indian Origin (PIO), without proper guidance, transferring or inheriting Indian property may prove to be a confusing and time-consuming process. In this post, we will...
What is an OCI Card? The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Scheme was introduced by amending the Citizenship Act, 1955 in August 2005. The Scheme provides for registration as Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) of all Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) who were citizens of...
There are a number of myths surrounding owning, inheriting, buying, selling or even renting out property in India. Especially when an individual holds Non-resident Indians (NRIs) or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) status. This post aims to answer some of the most...
