Most NRIs duped of property, cash by their own near and dear ones

Jalandhar, October 24
Usurping of their valuable property, be it land or plush homes or misuse of money by none other but their own near and dear ones back home are the major sources of tension for the NRIs staying in different parts of the world.
More than 80 per cent of NRIs remain disturbed because their lands have been usurped as has the money sent by them for some good cause like building of a new house or purchase of a new piece of land. There is hardly any solution in sight for them because either they have to enter into a compromise with wily relatives for local pressures or they have to make rounds of courts for years together which, was hardly any viable option for most of them.
“Hundreds of NRIs are grappling with problems related to forcible occupation of their lands back home by their own relatives and near and dear ones. In most cases, the NRIs send money to their relatives for building of new homes with a hope that they might be able to come and enjoy a brief stay in the comfort of their own homes but this dream rarely turns into a reality for them. In most cases, the money sent by NRIs to their families back home is usurped by their own brothers or sisters. Discord within the family is the biggest factor that has been depriving NRIs of their sleep,” said  a former IAS officer.
“In fact, NRIs are not aware of whom to approach in case of a difficulty. They should contact the sabha via e-mail or telephonically. We keep following their complaints till they are disposed off,” he said.