Originally Posted by Douglas M

Hi Karen,

Nice to hear from you again

I was resident in goa

It remains to be seen if i can prove it

I left because my visa was not renewed

I was aware that the govt could move against FNs, but didnt expect it to happen so soon

I dont feel i have been treated fairly, but that is not the issue

The goal posts have been moved in gao, but indian laws allow them to do that

I welcome your questions, nobody is shouting anyone down, Im just applying facts and reason for the benefit of others. I already know this stuff.

People post and dont post for all sorts of reasons on this site, douglas is a minor part of it.

From memory you were an in denial acronite, i wont hold it against you.

regards
douglas

Originally Posted by Karen and Cliff

Hello Douglas
Your memory fails you
I am and never have been an in denial acronite, Im just another FN that is caught up in this mess, like you.
I hold nothing against any one who is in the same situation, acronite or not.
Im just not in a position where I can walk away and let my hard earned cash go to the Goan Government, neither will I slate anyone who is trying to do something about it
Yes I agree that you are a small part of this site and some of the information you have posted in the past has been very useful However at others times quite critical
Take your remark about me being an in denial acronite ?? that was un-called for and un-necessary and not true
People come on this site for help and support acronite or not

Karen

Originally Posted by poppetjay

What is the issue with residency, i have held a residential book for the past 6 years its been updated by the FRRO everytime ive had a new visa or left the country so yes i can prove i'm a resident of this country in black and white.
At the end of the day we are all trying to do whats best for us and for others in the same boat, i to cannot walk away, because i have nothing to walk away to niether to i have the money to walk away,
6years ago their were no guidelines for buyers, they just pointed out the rules of buying and if there were i did not see them otherwise i would never have brought a cow shed let alone a apartment, i did not see a risk then unlike the people that have taken that risk for the past 2/3 years.

Originally Posted by Goacrazy56

[My Dear Douglas
You are incorrect again
What ever make you think I am angry with you or the situation I find myself in out in Goa
I was over the anger 18 months ago I have learn't,It's a wasted emotion Im sure you will agree

I will however admit
I am a tad weary and tired
We have been living with this black cloud over us for the past 2.5 yrs.

Im also over the (oh my God!!!,oh no!!! this can't be happening.You call it denial
My thoughts now are Sh*t happens and it's happened to you lady!! and many others
However I am not yet at the stage where I am willing to walk away and cut my losses
Please don't take my post personal Douglas,they are not mean't to offend
Im just like many on this site looking for answers to a some what Impossible situation
Karen

Hi Karen,

Looks like we have found some common ground and reached some form of understanding.

Thats a nice feeling.

regards
douglas





QUOTE=Douglas M;6358144]Hi Karen,

Apologies - apologies, my memory failed me, i understand how awful it must be to be mistaken for an acronite.

The goan govt will not take your hard earned cash.The goan registrar has very limited powers of confiscation (only for incorrect valuation i think.)

If anyone takes your hard earned cash it will probably be RBI (central govt)

The methods they may use will be confiscation, voiding, fining .

Whether they take your hard earned cash or not using the above methods depends on if you were indian resident or not and can prove it.

The fact that you can afford the loss or not is immaterial, so dont factor it into the equation.

Your anger level doesnt count either, so please stop directing it at douglas.

I am trying to give you help and support but you are so angry that you dont understand what i am saying.


regards
douglas

Originally Posted by a_f_d

please don't get your hopes up - I have participated in petitions with tens of thousands of signatures, and they are all dismissed on a technicality - in the present case there are plenty of those.
Get 200 people to write to their MP's and you will get a significantly greater result.

AndyD 8-(#

Originally Posted by More

Hi Andy,

I tend to agree with you about the effectivness of the petition. I am not saying it is a bad idea but I am confused about the wording.

First of all I do not know of anyone who has been issued with a notice saying their house will be confiscated. Has anyone had one of these notices?

Secondly is the petition asking that estate agents in England be stopped selling properties in Goa? If it is then why go to the trouble of a petition.

I think the mistake is thinking that the petition will be the answer to our problems. We seem to be losing the focus of what the problem really is.

Originally Posted by Douglas M

Hi poppetjay,

Unfortunately, your opinion as to your indian residency or otherwise is of little importance.

The official you are sitting opposite to at the time ,will make that decision.

The FRRO may have given you a residency permit, and another dept may agree to residency, or equally consider you to be non- resident at the time of the transfer.

Based on that decision, you will either be confirmed as a freeholder or a criminal subject to punishment under FEMA.

There doesnt appear to be any limit on the number of times you may have to prove residency either,( or to whom.)

I deeply sympathise with you, but it is important that you understand the rules of the game you have found yourself in.

kind regards
douglas

Originally Posted by Douglas M

Hi poppetjay,

Unfortunately, your opinion as to your indian residency or otherwise is of little importance.

The official you are sitting opposite to at the time ,will make that decision.

The FRRO may have given you a residency permit, and another dept may agree to residency, or equally consider you to be non- resident at the time of the transfer.

Based on that decision, you will either be confirmed as a freeholder or a criminal subject to punishment under FEMA.

There doesnt appear to be any limit on the number of times you may have to prove residency either,( or to whom.)

I deeply sympathise with you, but it is important that you understand the rules of the game you have found yourself in.

kind regards
douglas

Originally Posted by Remy-Ireland

Hi Douglas,

Does an FN have to prove residency at time of Registration (for those who managed to register pre Aug 06) or do they have to prove it for the actual time that they got their sale agreement or both? Just Curious?

Thanks,
Remy

PS. I know this has probably been answered mant times before but at the moment my brain is pickled and when i crack open this bottle of Noff it will be even more pickled so answer soon!

Originally Posted by More

Hi Andy,

I tend to agree with you about the effectivness of the petition. I am not saying it is a bad idea but I am confused about the wording.

First of all I do not know of anyone who has been issued with a notice saying their house will be confiscated. Has anyone had one of these notices?

Secondly is the petition asking that estate agents in England be stopped selling properties in Goa? If it is then why go to the trouble of a petition.

I think the mistake is thinking that the petition will be the answer to our problems. We seem to be losing the focus of what the problem really is.

Originally Posted by Honey Bee

Hi More,

Estate Agents selling Goan Properties to FN's are conning people under Estate Agents Misrepresentation Act. You can't buy if you can't register your purchase. As Douglas says at the end of the day those who have bought since 2006 do not own their property.

Some who have registered are in the shite as well.