Property issue

Question

► My brother and I had sold a land of ours around 20 years ago which was registered in our name for 14 lakh he still have not given me half of the amount of money i,e 7 lakh and have not given me any papers of the deal of the land and he's refusing to give my money what can I do now?

Answer 1

Dear Sir,

Limitation Law – The Biggest Issue

Under Indian law:

Civil Suit for Recovery of Money

Limitation: 3 years

Time starts from:

Date of sale OR

Date when payment was due OR

Date of clear refusal (important)

Since 20 years have passed, a simple money recovery suit will normally be barred.

2. When Can a 20-Year-Old Claim Still Survive?

Your case may still be legally revived if any ONE of the following exists:

(A) Acknowledgment of Liability (Section 18, Limitation Act)

If your brother at any time in writing (WhatsApp, letter, email, document):

Admitted he owes you ₹7 lakh

Asked for time to pay

Mentioned “your share”

Limitation restarts from that date

Even a WhatsApp message is enough.

Case is difficult but NOT hopeless

Success depends on:
Evidence of acknowledgment OR fraud
How the suit is framed
Proper legal strategy

I strongly recommend: Immediate consultation with a civil litigation advocate Draft notice carefully to trigger a fresh cause of action

Property issue

1 Answer

Limitation Law – The Biggest Issue

Civil Suit for Recovery of Money

2. When Can a 20-Year-Old Claim Still Survive?

(A) Acknowledgment of Liability (Section 18, Limitation Act)