Financial Executive
438 Points
Joined October 2007
Dear Nirav Sheth!
The advise given by the Bank manager to close the bank account on the demise of the karta of HUF is not correct. So long as the HUF, has the legal status by virute of the existence of the other members, the HUf has the legal sanction to hold any type of assets in the same form of holding. All that needs to be done is to inform the authorites in custody of any such assets of the HUF, like Bank accounts, about the changes that have taken place in the HUF on the demise of the Karta, the details of the new Karta and the composition of the HUF and thegranting of authority to dela with the proceeds in the said accounts/assets to the new Karta.
The idea to close the bank account arose becasue of lack of application of proper legal position at the level of the Bank Manager. Instead of searching for case laws on such issues, it would be better, if you approach the higher authorites/ombudsman for proper redressal of the grievance.
Please post the outcome of your efforts on the suggested lines.
Good Bye! Cheers!!