Partition query

1. Though not mandatory, it is a good practice and reduces the say of other co-sharers and they are not supposed to plead any other thing than stated in the reply notice.  The reply notice is a commitment and the facts stated in the reply should prevail in further court cases.

2. If you are in possession, you can do anything, and remember that the construction should be as per the individual extent of share eligibility and subject to a court judgment.  Unless the property is divided into metes and bounds and shows names of the individual co-sharer extent with boundaries, going for construction is not wise.  If the other co-sharer files a suit, he can stop further construction.  The fundamental is the owner should have a title in his name to go for such construction.

3.No one can say the time frame, minimum 3 years and maximum 50 years depending on such further appeals in higher courts.  The costs may range from Rs.25,000/- to several lakhs as Advocate fees depending on the complexity of the case, the Advocate's reputation and facts that are in favour of plaintiff.

4. Such support can not get a better title.  A perfectly undisputed title in an individual name only can assure protection.  Any other co-sharer, the claimant can bring a stay order against such construction and the investment goes waste.

5. Search in google for the process 

6. Silence need not be admission or acceptance and only the court and settlement within the co-sharer is the ultimate.

Please understand the limitations of on line forum and when you wanted to take action, it is always proper to contact a local advocate and show the documents and take his guidance.