Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Karta of a Family / Hindu Law

Karta of a Family / Hindu Law

Powers of Karta:-
With in joint family Karta has vast powers with limitations.
1) Power of management:- He is the head of the family, his management powers are absolute. He may manage the family affairs and family property and business the way he likes for the benefit of estate, no one can question his management.

2) Right to Income:- It is general rule that all members who works or do business out of joint family property must hand over income to Karta. It is for Karta to allot funds to the members and look after needs and requirements, so long as family remains joint, no member can ask for any specified share in the income.

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