APPLICATION TO DECLARE A GIFT OR TRANSFER VOID
To,
The Presiding Officer, Maintenance Tribunal (SDM), Chandigarh
Subject: Application under section 23 of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, to declare a transfer of property void.
I, Harbans Singh, aged 72 years, of House 12, Sector 40, Chandigarh, respectfully state as follows.
- 1. THE TRANSFER
1.1 On 1 April 2026 I signed a gift deed in favour of Rajinder Singh, my son, of House 5, Phase 3, Mohali (the "Respondent").
1.2 The paper was registered: No. 1234, Sub-Registrar Mohali.
1.3 The property given or transferred is: House 12, Sector 40, Chandigarh, ground and first floor.
1.4 I was a senior citizen on the date I signed.
- 2. THE CONDITION OF CARE
2.1 I made the transfer on the understanding that the Respondent would provide me with basic amenities and basic physical needs. What was promised: To keep me in the house, give me food, clothing and medical care for life..
2.2 As to where that condition appears: it is written in the deed.
- 3. THE PROMISE HAS BEEN BROKEN
3.1 The Respondent has refused or failed to provide those amenities and needs, as follows: Since 2024 he has refused food and medicines and told me to leave the house..
3.2 The present position is: My son holds the house; I live in a rented room..
3.3 Before making this application I took these steps: I asked in person in April 2026 and sent a letter in June 2026; no reply..
- 4. PRAYER
4.1 I request the Tribunal to issue notice to the Respondent.
4.2 I request the Tribunal to declare the transfer described above void, at my option as the transferor, and to pass such further orders as the Tribunal considers just for giving effect to that declaration.
PAPERS ATTACHED
Age proof; ownership papers; copy of earlier letter
VERIFICATION
I state that what is written above is true to my knowledge and belief.
Place: Chandigarh
Date: 2 April 2026
Applicant: Harbans Singh