We own an apartment measuring 1470 sq feet approx. We bought it from the previous owner on or about June 2006. At the time of purchase we obtained a No Outstanding Certificate dated 11-September-2006 wherein it is stated, inter alia, "As on date, as per our records there is no outstanding amount due against the above mentioned assessee no. This payment status is valid upto 30-Sep-2006". There is note at the bottom of the letter wherein it states "However you will be liable to pay the outstanding dues, if any detected subsequently".
Now, we have received a demand notice from Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) for Rs 140000.00 approx which includes supplementary bill of Rs 50000.00 and interest of Rs 90000.00 for the period 1988 to 1998, all of which are supplemenatry bills. The previous owner states that they have not received any of the outstanding supplementary bills in the past. They are as surprized as we are.
Should we file a legal case against KMC? If yes, where - Tribunal or Consumer Court or High Court?
(a) Please advise what should we do in this matter?
(b) Who is liable for this payment - we or the previous owner?
