Area of Practice
Laws on Land
In this area, the firm mainly deals with the issues covered by
the following Acts and rules made there under:
Kerala Land Revenue Act, 1961
Kerala Land Conservancy Act, 1957
Kerala Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960
Kerala Land Utilization Order, 1967
Land Acquisition Act, 2013
Kerala Land acquisition Act, 1961
Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960
Land Conservancy Act, 1967
The Kerala Development Act, 1964
The Kerala Land Relinquishment Act, 1958
The Kerala Land Tax Act, 1961
The Kerala Survey and Boundaries Act
Kerala Conservation of Paddy and Wetland Act
Mines and Minerals (Development and regulations act 1957)
Writ and other remedies available in Constitutional Courts.
Our legal experts specialize in providing guidance and
representation in matters related to Writs and other
constitutional remedies, empowering our individual and
institutional clients to seek justice, protect their rights,
and hold the government accountable. In a democratic
society like India, the Constitution grants its citizens a
powerful tool—the Writs of Habeas Corpus, Mandamus,
Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto—to ensure the
enforcement of their fundamental rights and to challenge
government actions that may infringe upon those rights.
These constitutional remedies, often regarded as the
bulwark of individual liberties, provide an essential avenue
for citizens and establishments to seek redressal against
arbitrary state actions. The firm provides valuable insights
into the application of these remedies protecting our
client’s rights and uphold the principles of justice
enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
In this area the firm mainly deals with the issues covered by
the following Acts and rules made there under:
Indian Contract, 1872
Sales of Goods Act, 1920
Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Competition Act, 2002.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016.
Corporate Laws
In this area the firm mainly deals with the issues covered by
the following Acts and rules made there under:
Companies Act, 2013
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Regulations
Competition Act, 2002
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act, 2008
Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014
Banking and Finance
The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
The Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)Act, 1992.
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999.
Prevention of Money laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA).
The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA).
Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
Negotiable Instruments Act.
SARFAESI Act.
The Kerala Revenue Recovery Act.
The recovery of debt and Bankruptcy Act.
Building Law
In this area the firm mainly deals with the issues covered by
the following Acts and rules made there under:
Kerala Town and Country Planning Act, 2016
Kerala Municipality Building Rules
Kerala Panchayat Building Rules
Kerala State Housing Board Rules
Kerala Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Rules, 2019
Kerala Industrial Single Window Clearance Boards and
Industrial Townships Area Development Act, 1999
Kerala Building Tax Act
Kerala Building Lease and Rent Control Act, 1965
Laws on Intellectual Property Rights
In this area the firm mainly deals with the issues covered by the
following Acts and rules made there under:
The Patent Act 1970.
The Copy Right Act 1957.
The Trade Mark Act, 1999.
The Designs Act, 2000.
The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection)
Act, 1999.
The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout Design Act, 2000.
Laws on Non Resident Indians
An NRI refers to an individual who is an Indian citizen or a
person of Indian original residing outside India. NRIs are
subject to various laws and regulations in India, few of which
are given below:
1. Income Tax: NRIs are subject to income tax laws in India
based on their residential status. NRIs are generally taxed on
income earned or accrued in India. However, income earned
abroad may also be subject to tax in certain situations.
2. Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA): FEMA regulates
foreign exchange transactions in India. NRIs have specific rules
and guidelines for managing their financial transactions,
investments, and bank accounts in India. FEMA governs
matters such as acquisition and transfer of immovable
property, remittances, and investments in India.
3. Citizenship Laws: Indian citizenship laws outline the
conditions and procedures for NRIs to acquire or renounce
Indian citizenship. NRIs can hold Indian passports, and they
may be eligible for certain rights and privileges as Indian
citizens.
4. Property Laws: NRIs can own immovable property in India,
subject to certain conditions and restrictions. There are specific
provisions under the law for NRIs regarding the acquisition,
sale, and transfer of property in India.
5. Dual Citizenship: India does not currently allow dual
citizenship. However, the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
scheme allows foreign citizens of Indian origin to register as
OCIs, which provides them with certain benefits such as
lifelong visa-free travel to India and some economic, financial,
and educational rights.
6. Family and Inheritance Laws: NRIs may be subject to Indian
family and inheritance laws for matters such as marriage,
divorce, adoption, and succession of property. The personal
laws applicable to individuals from different religions govern
these matters.
Laws On Real Estate
Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016 (RERA):
RERA is a significant law enacted to regulate the real estate
sector in India. It aims to protect the interest of home buyers
and promote transparency and accountability in the industry.
RERA mandates the registration of real estate projects with
regulatory authorities, disclosure of project details, timely
completion of projects and resolution of disputes.
The firm also deals with various issues in connection with real
estate sector such as preparation of contract, drafting of deeds
and conveyance for registration of immovable properties.
The firm has specialised lawyers who is well versed with state-
specific laws and regulations in the real estate sector. Each
state in India may have its own specific laws and regulations
related to real estate. These laws may cover aspects such as
land use, development control regulations, property taxes and
stamp duty rates etc.
Laws On Electricity
In this area the firm mainly deals with the issues covered by the following Acts and rules made there under:
Electricity Act, 2003: This is the central legislation that governs the generation, distribution, transmission, trading, and use of electricity in India.
Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) Act, 1999: This Act established the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission, which regulates various aspects of the electricity sector in the state, including tariffs and licensing.
Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Determination of Tariff) Regulations, 2004
Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Grant of Transmission License and Other Related Matters) Regulations, 2014
Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Distribution Licensees' Standards of Performance) Regulations, 2005 Kerala Electricity Supply Code, 2014 Kerala Electricity Supply (Regulation of Distribution Licensees) Code, 2005
Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Terms and Conditions for Open Access) Regulations, 2004 Kerala Electricity Regulatory Commission (Captive and Renewable Energy Generating Plants) Regulations, 2018
Laws on Labour & Industries
In this area the firm mainly deals with the issues covered by
the following Acts and rules made there under:
The Factories Act, 1948
Code of Social Security, 2020
Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code, 2020
Industrial Regulation Code, 2020
Code on Wages, 2019
Revenue Recovery
In this area the firm mainly deals with the Kerala Revenue Recovery Act, 1968 and rule made thereunder: This is the primary act that governs the process of revenue recovery in Kerala. It outlines the procedures for the recovery of government dues, land revenue, and other public dues.
Environmental Laws
The Environmental Protection Act, 1956
The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006
The Hazardous and other wastes (Management & Transboundary Movement) Rules 2016
National Green Tribunal (NGT) Act, 2010
The Kerala Protection of River Banks and Regulation of Removal of Sand Act, 2001
The Kerala Panchayat Raj (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1999
Kerala Coastal Zone Management Authority Rules, 2019
Kerala Hazardous Waste Management Rules, 2008
Kerala Solid Waste Management Rules, 2017
Kerala Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000
Indian Forest Act, 1927
Kerala Wildlife (Protection) Rules, 1997
Kerala State Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) The Kerala Preservation of Trees Act, 1986
The Kerala Protection of River Banks and Regulation of Removal of Sand Act, 2001
The Kerala Panchayat Raj (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1999
