Pune Police Book Homeowner and Real Estate Agent for Nigerian Woman's Overstay
Pune city police have booked the owner of an apartment and a real estate agent for failing to report a Nigerian woman who was residing illegally in their rented flat. The Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) has also initiated action against the woman for overstaying her visa.
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DCP (zone 5) Rajkumar Shinde stated that the FRO received information about an overstaying Nigerian woman residing in an apartment behind Ajmera Hotel in Kondhwa. The FRO then passed this information to the Kondhwa police station. A police team questioned the owner of the apartment about the Nigerian tenant. The homeowner informed the police that he had rented the apartment to the foreigner through a real estate agent named Adnan Bohra (29) from Bhagyoday Nagar in Kondhwa.
Further investigation revealed that no rent agreement was prepared, and the mandatory police verification procedure was not followed while giving the apartment on rent to the Nigerian woman. According to the norms, the homeowner and the real estate agent were required to submit the C-form, which carries details of the foreign national, while renting the apartment to her.
For violating these norms, an offense has been registered against the house owner and the real estate agent under section 223 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) and section 3 (5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), at the Kondhwa police station. Senior police inspector Vinay Patankar stated that further investigation is ongoing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Foreigners Registration Office (FRO)?
The Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) is a government body responsible for the registration and monitoring of foreign nationals residing in India. It ensures that all foreign nationals comply with the legal requirements and regulations set by the Indian government.
What are the legal requirements for renting an apartment to a foreigner in India?
When renting an apartment to a foreigner in India, the landlord and the real estate agent must prepare a rent agreement, follow the mandatory police verification procedure, and submit the C-form, which contains details of the foreign national, to the relevant authorities.
What is the penalty for failing to report a foreign national who is overstaying their visa?
Failing to report a foreign national who is overstaying their visa can result in legal action, including the registration of an offense and potential fines or other penalties against the landlord and the real estate agent involved.
Who is Adnan Bohra and what role did he play in this case?
Adnan Bohra is a real estate agent from Bhagyoday Nagar in Kondhwa, Pune. He was involved in renting the apartment to the Nigerian woman and is being held responsible for failing to follow the required procedures and submit the necessary documentation to the authorities.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The investigation is ongoing. The police have registered an offense against the house owner and the real estate agent, and further actions are being taken to ensure compliance with the legal norms and regulations.
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