A property dispute has emerged concerning the ownership of Jalsa, the iconic Juhu bungalow belonging to actor Amitabh Bachchan. Ramola Bachchan, the actor’s sister-in-law and wife of his younger brother Ajitabh Bachchan, has formally challenged the validity of a 1993 gift deed that transferred the ownership of the residence to Jaya Bachchan.
According to reports, the conflict has been brought before the Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies in Andheri. Ramola Bachchan alleges that the property was originally registered in her name and that the 1993 transfer occurred without her knowledge or consent. She has further claimed that the document was drafted on plain paper, lacked the necessary stamp duty, and did not contain witness signatures. The complaint also questions the later registration and regularization of the deed under the Maharashtra government's Abhay Yojana scheme.
The dispute appears to stem from conflicting documentation regarding the property's title. While records held by the Kapol Housing Society list Jaya Bachchan as the owner, the state government's Property Card continues to reflect Ramola Bachchan's name. The issue gained prominence following attempts to update the government records to mirror the society's filings. Deputy Registrar Faiyaz Mulani confirmed that the office has received the complaint and has initiated a hearing process, requesting responses from all involved parties.
Representatives for the Bachchan family have not provided a formal response. Abhishek Bachchan declined to comment on the issue, characterizing it as an internal family matter. Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan has continued his regular Sunday tradition of greeting fans outside the bungalow, despite recent security-related concerns in the area.
Key facts
- The dispute concerns the 1993 gift deed transferring Jalsa to Jaya Bachchan.
- Ramola Bachchan claims the property was originally in her name.
- The Maharashtra Property Card lists Ramola, while Kapol Housing Society records name Jaya Bachchan.
- Deputy Registrar Faiyaz Mulani has commenced hearings into the complaints filed over the last seven months.
Background
The Juhu bungalow Jalsa is a well-known residence and the site of Amitabh Bachchan’s longstanding Sunday ritual of meeting fans. The property's legal status has recently become a subject of scrutiny by administrative authorities amid competing ownership claims.
Source: Times of India
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