I belong to Nair Community of Kerala. My father expired 24 yrs back in an accident. My grandfather and grandmother are still alive. They have partitioned the Ancestral property among the remaining 3 sons excluding my father. The property is ancestral property i.e. my grandfather got it from his father. I was told that in Nair community, “PATERNAL” property rights (irrespective of whether it is ancestral property) are not governed by Hindu join family laws and the owner (in our case grandfather) can divide the property as per his choice. Please let me know if this is correct? Being in Nair community, I would like to know whether I have the right to get a share of that ancestral property? If so, what all documents would be required to file the suit? Awaiting your reply.
