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India seizes Adnan Sami's property

Enforcement Directorate seizes eight properties worth 25 million Indian rupees.

Express December 27, 2010

The Enforcement Directorate in India on Monday confiscated eight properties and five parking spaces belonging to singer Adnan Sami under the Foreign Exchange Management Act.

According to Indian law, a foreign national cannot acquire immovable property in India (other than on lease, not exceeding five years).

The Times of India reports that the singer had acquired eight properties, in 2003, totaling 25 million Indian rupees in a housing society in Andheri, Maharashtra. The properties now belong to the Indian government.

The Enforcement Directorate has also imposed a fine of 2 million Indian rupees on the singer.

COMMENTS (104)

Nadia | 13 years ago | Reply Some people think because they have money they can buy anything anywhere. why should the Indian goverment let him buy property there, he is not Indian! Buy your property in your own country!!

Sana | 13 years ago | Reply Foreign national? So actually he is not a national of any country, not even India? Now that's really sad but dear Adnan you asked for it.

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Mastishhk | 13 years ago | Reply @Manish....Adnan Sami purchased property in Mumbai fully knowing the fact that his application for obtaining Indian Citizenship had not been accepted. Before investing his money in property he should have shown some wisdom by obtaining legal opinion. Even if he was conned into buying this property the onus still lies on Adnan. If someone made him believe that he could get away with this owing to his celebrity status, its Adnan Sami's fault. Its his money that was at stake. If his being a Pakistani was an issue with India, he would never have been allowed to stay in India for so long. I do advocate that he should be given Indian citizenship, but unless that happens, he cannot purchase property in India. There are many Pakistani artists in india practicing their craft and have large fan followings irrespective of the religion they follow or the country of their origin, but law is still same for anyone.

Ali Gohar | 13 years ago | Reply khushi hui............

Neeraj, India | 13 years ago | Reply @M.Sethi, Again you are wrong buddy. Just be practical and see the situation through South Asian prism. You are asking about obtaining the little identities like driving license, cooking gas connection, electricity bills, Phone bills, professional identity card and even voter ID card, which are issued to the common man without asking him to prove his/her nationality? In fact, these little identities prove your nationality! Do you really think that these trivial identities are very difficult obtain, particularly in the sub-continent? It is estimated that there are almost 15 million illegal Bangladeshi immigrants living in India and everyone of them do posses this or that kind of identity that declares themselves as an Indian citizen. All I am trying to tell you is that Adnan was not a victim but, he consciously violated the law. But, having said that I am furious at the government of India for not granting him the citizenship. If we can tolerate 15 million Bangladeshi parasites, then why not grant a citizenship to a man like Adnan Sami who brought India glamor and glory by his sheer talent? He wants to be an Indian citizen and he earned that right by contributing and enriching our Indian culture. We Indians must take a lesson from the US, a country which immensely benefited by the talented immigrants from around the world. The migrants made the US a great super power of the world. India may not be the America but it should be a welcoming home for all the talented artists, writers, poets, scientists and scholars from every mentionable field from at least the Sub-continent. India is great and will be greater with her magnanimity.

M.Sethi | 13 years ago | Reply @Neeraj, Thank for explaining the procedure for registering,which is a normal procedure in most country's.However,it is not acceptable that a property is transferred and registered without the personal particulars of the tranferee and for that it is imperative that a identification document be produced before the concerned authoritys official to complete all legal and relevent formailties.If you expect us to believe that the I assure you it is highly indisgetable! Another thing which comes to my mind is that possibly Adnan was conned into believeing that he was eligible to enter these sale by his propetry advisor/Estate agent and sellers/owner.After all they were Indians and well informed of the transaction being concluded with a non-Indian?. No one is blaming the Indian government or their law of the land,but what is to be considered is that possibly due to ignorance or due to some con act Adnan got conned?.

Manish | 13 years ago | Reply @Mastishhk your statement contradicts, lets see what you wrote Mr Sami’s nationality is a non-issue. He is a musician and has a sizeable number of fans in India who admire his work irrespective of his nationality. The issue here is concerning the law of the land which he has violated either knowingly or out of ignorance and ignorance of law can never be cited as defense Which law according to you Mastishhk was violated ??? My guess that he brought 8 flats and 5 parking lots in mumbai despite the fact he is not the citizen of this country. The law is until and unless you are a citizen India you cannot buy any immovable asset. So isn't this a nationality issue???.

Mastishhk | 13 years ago | Reply Mr Sami's nationality is a non-issue. He is a musician and has a sizeable number of fans in India who admire his work irrespective of his nationality. The issue here is concerning the law of the land which he has violated either knowingly or out of ignorance and ignorance of law can never be cited as defense.Even Amitabh Bachchan had to give up the land in Barabanki as it was not acquired as per the law. Theres no India-Pakistan angle involved here. Mr Sami hasn't been kicked out of his Residence but has been given 45 days time to explain his position. And he won't lose the money he earned in India as he would be let off with a nominal fine. He can still stay in India and practice his craft. If at all Mr Sami has been treated badly in India, it was by his Pakistani ex-wife.

Raj | 13 years ago | Reply I have learned that an Indian Citizen Dawood Ibrahim has immovable properties in Karachi. Now Pakistan has the opportunity to retaliate and confiscate the properties of Dawood Ibrahim. BTW, Dawood's properties are worth much more than piddly Dhai- Crores of Adnan Sami.

Ali Kemal | 13 years ago | Reply @ram and others Dec 29, 2010 - 3:27PM BS who say has there be no Pakistan. Then historically speaking has there been no invasion by Aryans. Drawars were the local people. Accept the reality that we are two rather three separate nations. Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. Even if you want to BS, go ahead... who can stop the idiots

Ali Kemal | 13 years ago | Reply In America they say that you should know the law before violating it. I just hope Government of India compensate him for his current real estate loss. Of course he is not an Indian Citizen and cannot buy property there. He is one of those extra talented but crack person who knows singing and has lots of talent but otherwise no brains, on't know what to say where should he say, what to do and where should he does.

Manish | 13 years ago | Reply @Usama Tanvir Nationality was the sole reason nothing else until you want to exaggerate things to your liking. I pity your commonsense.

GURJIT PROOTHEE | 13 years ago | Reply @Neeraj.........I think, after a long explanation by Mr.Neeraj, it is clear that Mr.Adnan Sami did make a mistake, even though he was unaware of the fact that he was breaking the law, by not enquiring about the laws of real estate purchase in India (anywhere) upfront. After this clearence and VERY understandable explanation, this topic should be dropped and should go to other burning issues both India and Pakistan are facing.

Neeraj, India | 13 years ago | Reply @Sara, Please don't jump to the conclusions. First understand the laws governing the real estate sector in India. Currently, no foreigner is allowed to buy properties in India. Western countries are insisting on government of India to open it's real estate sector to the foreigners, but the government has so far declined to do so. Property prices are appreciating rapidly in India and govt. fears that if it opens this sector to foreigners, billions of dollars would flood the real estate sector, thereby further increasing the prices. Once prices go up a foreigner would naturally be tempted to sell it and take the huge profits home. As I said in my earlier post, despite the above policy of govt. of India, there is a provision in the law that allows a foreigner to buy property in India, but with certain conditions like: He/she should provide valid reasons for buying the property, property should not be sold without govt. permission, foreign owner should not lease his/her property etc. It must be clear now that the singer did violated the law. @M.Sethi, Adnan Sami while defending his decision to buy properties has stated that he was not aware of the rejection of his application for Indian citizenship. If Adnan Sami is unaware of his citizenship status then how do you expect a registrar of properties to be aware of the singer's status. Let me tell you that, in India, Registrar of Properties does not check the nationality of the buyer. His duty is limited to see if the property on sale is rightfully belongs to the seller and check whether it is mortgaged with any Bank. If it is clear, then, he collects the relevant taxes and approves the sale deed. The buyer just has to provide name, father's name, date of birth, residential address and profession. After that it is the duty of the buyer to inform various taxation departments about the purchase of the property where he/she not only has to reveal their identity(PAN card,Voter ID, Birth Certificate etc.) but also prove that he/she bought the property with legally earned money (tax paid). If someone fails do so, then the purchased property stays illegal. If discovered, this property is liable to confiscation. Anyway, a little celebrity like Adnan cannot be an enemy of mighty Indian government. If govt. indeed wants to punish him then all it has do is to cancel his visa and kick him out of the country.

usama tanveer | 13 years ago | Reply Nationality is not at all the reason for seizing ADNAN”S PROPERTY actually we have to face that reality that there is always made unfair decisions and laws against the Muslims of Sub Continent. This was absolutely the reason of separation. ADNAN was foolish who wants to be close of those who can’t change.

Manish | 13 years ago | Reply Adnan Sami is not an Indian, so he cannot buy an immovable asset anywhere in India. What urged him to invest his money here in India??. He was a fool to take on the law despite knowing he wasn't a citizen of this country. He paid for his heroics. Whats the big deal, that my Pakistani counterpart fails to understand ??????. Stop blaming India for your countrymen foolishness.

Maria | 13 years ago | Reply I think the general consensus is that Adnan Sami deserves what he got. He betrayed his own nation and shamed his own father.

M.Sethi | 13 years ago | Reply @Neeraj, Adnan Sami is a celeberity and most would be knowing him by face! Possibly the registerar was not fond of music! but surely to register and transfer the propetry,he must had to fulfill the prerequesite such as needing a identity card or some other form of identification document ?…or they just take ghoose (Bribe) and complete the legal formaility’s?

M.Sethi | 13 years ago | Reply @Neeraj, Adnan Sami is a celeberity and most would be knowing him by face! Posibly the registerar was not fond of hearing music! but surely to register and transfer the propety, he must had to fulfill the prerequesite such as,asking for a identity card or some other form of identification document ?...or they just take ghoose (Bribe) and complete the legal formaility's?

Ahmad | 13 years ago | Reply @Oberoi - we too are happy that we are free from Indian hegemony - so much for the 21st century free market - India is still stuck in its protectionist pro communist mode behnd all the hype. By the way India does not allow dual citizenship Mr Oberoi so get your facts right,

J.Oberoi | 13 years ago | Reply @Sara, no foreign national can own a property in India - he could be from Canada or from Mars, unless he has dual citizenship. @To-who-it-may-concern, India would have had one never-ending civil war if the blessed thing called 'partition' had never happened. Thank God for partition! At least we have the opportunity to pursue our national goals.

S. Asghar | 13 years ago | Reply I just can not help smiling. Still wish, that Adnan gets his fair right.

Anon | 13 years ago | Reply In the same vein one can also say, the two nation theory (now three) brought about the sense of deprivation and doubt, in their respective minority countries.

Sara | 13 years ago | Reply @ Sankalp, Neeraj/ Khurram Niazi *:I wrote that bcs the govt officials of revenue department know more about these rules regarding propert, and for registration the buyer have to present in front of Revenue officer. *: Adnan sami said many times that he is not a pakistani national rather Canadian one. So he can purchase property there. *: Adnan's property is confiscated not due to his issue of being pakistani national or not but due to some metrimonial issues with 1st wife upon her complaint. *: About separate Home land, i must say, M student of INDO-PAK HISTORY. what i observed " It was sense of deprivation which arouse the TWO NATION THEORY". Same sense was the reason of SAKOOT E DHAKA. As much we pose friendship, we cant change reality. Muslims are still deprived in INDIA.

ram | 13 years ago | Reply @Khurram Nizami / Sankalp Had there been no separate Pakistan 1.We would have had the best cricket team in the world - best players of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. 2.The 26/11 or 9/11 incidents wouldn't have happened and no Kashmir issues 3.Current citizens of Pakistan would have tasted democracy and there would be no bomb blasts as is happening currently 4.No arms race and both the nations would have been much more prosperous as no military spend. One can keep on guessing. The undivided India might have gone Pakistani way also - who knows?

Sankalp | 13 years ago | Reply @Khurram Nizami Yeah, Imagine - Had there been no seperate Pakistan, there wouldn't have been most of the troubles.

Usman | 13 years ago | Reply one liner "heheheheheh" :)

J.Oberoi | 13 years ago | Reply @Y2K, Adnan Sami had no trouble buying 3 properties - and he is not even legally allowed to own any. Are you sure you paid in the right currency?

Pakistani57 | 13 years ago | Reply serves him right

Amna | 13 years ago | Reply The Indian government obviously needs to get working....it took them this long to figure out he had property? Assuming Adnan Sami knew about the law, he probably thought he could get away with it due to his celebrity status. Knowing how Indian authorities work, he probably could. But he should also know the law can be selectively applied in India and Pakistan depending on how authorities feel about the situation. Should have covered his bases. Too bad, boo hoo. I have no respect for him anyway.

Y2K | 13 years ago | Reply I am Indian Muslim and despite my love and affection for this country, I am treated differently by Hindus. We can't be trusted by indian establishment despite our thousands of years old association with this land. Its hard fact that We can never Achieve the Status of normal Citizens Being muslim. Its fact that Muslims r denied buying properties in posch areas of even Metropolitans. To me its not surprise that Adnan Has been deprived from his property making use of laws !

Khurram Nizami | 13 years ago | Reply I went to India couple of months back and I feel our elders should have stick to "quit india movement" not a seperat homeland.

ToxicElement | 13 years ago | Reply Well so sad to read this newsl, Adnan is no doubt a world renown singer, what is wrong with indian Govt. They have never covered a full money out of non-tax payers of Indian film industry & they can't handle it ever because corruption is everywhere and now this is a big reaction. This is nothing but one more lame act to the hurt a ex-Pakistani and public of his country to grow more bad feelings. Well people like Adnan can move to US or somewhere easily. Look at the beginning of para "a foreign national" who is saying that he has been rewarded the Indian Nationality, he still have an NIC not Rashan card. Who is not doing bad in Politics & Movie Industry. Anyway, "Shareef sirf woh hay jisko Moqa nahi mila" & "Jo pakda gaya woh Guilty" lol!

Sankalp | 13 years ago | Reply @ALL

Contrary to media reports stating that Adnan Sami's property has been confiscated and sealed by the Enforcement Department, Adnan Sami in his Oberoi Sky Garden residence at Lokhandwala said that he is still allowed to stay at his place. Said Adnan, "This decision is of a tribunal court. Many have this misconception that the property is immediately confiscated from me. That is not correct. We have been given 45 days to appeal and we will appeal. There are many legal factors and we will address them in the court of law."

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usama tanveer | 13 years ago | Reply if there is neccessary for adnan to leave the Nationality of Pakistan he will leave i know he will do it he can do every thing to save himself.

Ameer Hamza | 13 years ago | Reply Pakistan did not promote Adnan Sami. India did. And Indians love him for his music. But a very good decision by Indian Govt. We call people like Sami a bhagoora. So that should happen to a bhagoora. But it is a fact that any govt. can twist rules to do what it must. For instance, there are thousands of Indians who are land grabbers but they firmly remain out of bad news because no Indian police walla ever snatches their property. Same is the case with Pakistan and Russia and many other countries. Bad luck to you, Sami. Even if you have 8 properties in India you can't be sure of full time sukoon in life.

Mohammed Ali Shyhaki | 13 years ago | Reply I am with Foot Note, and also say that: what Adnan Sami does in his private life is PRIVATE – what he has given this world is immense depth to music – Adnan Sami is a musician and these are people who are world citizens. Accept his enchanting music and wish him well for this talent.but wait a minute! The law in India is that a foreign national, without the permission of the “The Reserve Bank of India” can not purchase an immovable property (for more details you may refer to the link below: http://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/faqview.aspx?id=33, then how come this took place in the first place? The news mentioning Pakistani is misleading, this applies to any foreign national. Also, if you apply to RBI and give appropriate justification, you are most likely to get permission too, we should request ET to replace Pakistani by “any foreign national” , but the question arises, if such was the case then how come such illegal purchase/sale could take place? Since I had a similar experience in Mumbai back in 1995-96 being a Pakistani film artist, (as besides TV I had acted in several Lollywood films and sung for them hence registered with Pakistani Film association) BUT I was stopped before going into contractual obligations to sing for several Hindi Films. I had basically gone with (late) director Iqbal Yusuf to complete songs for film RAAZ, composer Babul Bose, starring Mohsin Khan and Babara Sharif

naveed | 13 years ago | Reply Good news , really happy to hear about , he left Pakistan and applied for indian nationality , now he get rewards of his deeds .

Shahzad Ahmad | 13 years ago | Reply Totally agree with "footnotes"... he is a musician and let him live where his creativity thrives... money he can make ample from his one album :)

SUB | 13 years ago | Reply I guess there is some rule of law on that other side of the borders. They dare not do the same to an ambassidor's son or a celeberty like him in this country. They can't even touch a london cabby visiting this country

Ali Haider | 13 years ago | Reply Abide by the law of the land.

Muhammad Saleem Usmani | 13 years ago | Reply Where were they when he bought them? Proves that they cannot trust a Pakistani even when he gives up his nationality..Proves that they cannot come out of their childish behaviour and will continue to do so. It also gives a lesson to those who trumpet someone else's cause in Pakistan. Look at him as an example so that you remember what they would have done to you, had we not taken another country. ASK my sympathies but probably you should have invested somewhere else other than "Shining India"

heer | 13 years ago | Reply this is India's "award of honor" for Adnan same "Bhaya jee smileee" Pakistan Zindabad

J.Oberoi | 13 years ago | Reply Sami was a nobody before Bollywood propelled him into the limelight. His brazen disregard for the law cannot be overlooked just because he is a Pakistani. Can an Indian on a temporary visa buy property in Pakistan? Of course not! He can still sell the properties, pay the fines and take the rest of the money back home. But he has been seeking Indian citizenship for a long time now. His chances of that is non-existent now.

Naeem Siddiqui,Australia | 13 years ago | Reply My question to all Indian who are talking about 'LAW' :) How come Adnan was allowed to buy a property in India? In Pakistan If you buy a property or transfer it on your name the first thing one need to present is his/her national ID Card. In Australia If you buy a property or transfer it on your name you need to show the proof of citizenship or permanent residence (Medicare, PR Visa, Passport). what kind of 'law' is this that allows a foreigner to buy a property and then government seizes it !!?? I smell something fishy on this drama by indian government !!??? Adnan deserved it this is the right punishment for people like him who waste their money in india.

Merryland boy | 13 years ago | Reply How would India give Citizenship to some one from different country when its own citizens are running away from it. In case of this singer, these people have always been shame for any country as they give more preference to wealth and fame on their country respect and integrity. Its not we, who always accepts all kind of people in our country, i.e. from Indian slums to asylum seekers and refugees, i wish we had the same law in our country. Anyways, Pakies do not give up and try to make your own country a better place to live in.

Maria | 13 years ago | Reply Adnan Sami broke the law and he deserves to lose his property. He must have known better. At least his advisor or lawyers would have known and told him but Adnan Sami must have insisted despite the risks. As a Pakistani, I don't have much respect for Adnan Sami anyway. He does a disservice to his proud father who served with distinction in the Pakistan Air Force.

GURJIT PROOTHEE | 13 years ago | Reply **Being an Indian (not very proud of it) now a proud Canadian, am happy that now the law inforcement is working and Government and its agencies are doing their jobs, what they are supposed to do. Now it looks like that there is nobody is above the law. Noto like when I used to live in Punjab and in those days nobody cared about law. People were framed of crimes, they did not do, and some were excuted wrongfully. I am an example, who had to leave the country (which I loved at that time) leaving the friends, family and assets behind only because a Govt. officer did not like me, because I did not do what he wanted me to do (break the law). I hope things get even better. Still there is much to be cleaned from all aspect of life. It is a shame that a most intelligent and honest prime minister India ever had, is in hot water these days. Shame, Shame !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!**

Mohammad Akram | 13 years ago | Reply Sami made a blunder He should have got some legal advice before acquiring properties in India. All his hard work is gone to drains. He is a Pakistani and must be proud of it to work in India as people of India do like the Singers of that class, because they love movies and classy singers and Sami was lucky to land in India but its unfortunate that he lost his hard earned wealth. He might come back to Pakistan after losing a lot of his wealth Not worth living in India when he is not happy with the punishment which he never expected or deserved. Its very hard on the part of India He should have been treated with dignity and respect. He is an entertainer not a Soldier or a politicians from Pakistan. Singer and Actors do bring countries closer and why not just given him lenient punishment.

Ajmal | 13 years ago | Reply Well i hope what i say doesn't get taken the wrong way, but any actor/singer should be proud of his roots, and when going to another country should act as a representative for his country and not want to forget his roots and try to get citizenship for the next available country. I believe adnan sami khan is a very talented singer and musician but why is he ashamed of doing what he does best in pakistan, there r many talented famous pakistani singers that staying in pakistan make good music and sing good songs and represent their country when doing shows abroad for example: ibrar ul haq, shezaad roy, junoon etc etc,

M.Sethi | 13 years ago | Reply Just goes to prove how bias the Indians are..the other Indian singer couldnt eye a Pakistani out shine them by getting huge popularity in their industry.Shame on the so-called emerging economic power.Adnan,should donate this amount to their less then two dollar earning 60% poor population.Allah will give him more,for he is a very talented artist.

Aamir+Ali | 13 years ago | Reply No big deal, Adnan bhai will have to grease some pockets but this matter can be resolved.

Raqib Ali | 13 years ago | Reply But its a good decision by Indian government. It will teach a lesson to people like Ali Zafar who are thinking of buying properties there!

Raqib Ali | 13 years ago | Reply Stupid Indians and Pakistanis are very happy when someone makes money and transfers overseas. If someone brings money in the country, there are many laws. If you pay with your own money (i.e. not a loan from bank), you can buy any property in the UK or any other advanced country.

Jahanzaib | 13 years ago | Reply It reminds me a famous proverb that fits with Adnan.:D cheers!

Neeraj, India | 13 years ago | Reply I am surprised at the comments here. You are blaming Indian government. The truth is Adnan Sami himself is guilty of violating the law. Foreigners can buy property in India, but, first they have to obtain permission from the concerned authorities. Registrar of properties cannot be blamed either, because passport is not required to transfer property rights from one person to another person, all you have to do is to pay the relevant taxes and property is registered in your name. If the buyer is a foreigner, then it is his/her job to produce the special permission to the Registrar and accordingly property rights are transferred in favor of the concerned foreigner. After buying properties an Indian citizen is required to file it's details with various taxation departments where he/she has to produce birth certificate/voting ID and other related documents to establishe his/her identity. If someone fails to do this then his/her property stays illegal and known in India as 'benami jaydad'. If discovered it is liable to confiscation. Clearly, Adnan's lawyers might have warned him about all this, but he chose to ignore it and bought the properties as an Indian citizen in total violation of the law of the land and paid the price.

Raj | 13 years ago | Reply How many Indians have properties in Pakistan? May be one..Haji Mastan in Karachi.

Syed A. Mateen | 13 years ago | Reply Addu has made a terrible mistake of purchasing immovable property in India. Similarly, no Indian national is allowed to purchase immovable property in Pakistan. GoP should request the Indian government to reutrn the propferty back to Addu, whereafter he should rent the same property to an appropriate client or sell it off to some letimate buyer. If Addu would like to remain in India due to professional reasons, he should do that, but Addu should live in a rented property rather than his own.

Hamood | 13 years ago | Reply Haha, this is too funny and ironic. This dude ran to India thinking it was his motherland. Now the motherland has paid him back. He got fame, fortune and a launching pad because of Pakistan and he tried to diss it.

Sandra Gordon | 13 years ago | Reply Well, I have noticed anytime there is a news about India/Indians here, both Indians and Pakistanis make it a battleground here. Grow up gentlemen, look where the world is going and both of your countries need to cover a lot of ground. Both countries are awesome (have been to both) and I honeslty could not find much differences between the two during my short trips. I understand you both do not trust each other despite having so much common between you (except religion). All I can hope and pray is that Indians and Pakistanis be the best of friends!

phatto dhobi | 13 years ago | Reply After Javed Akhtar it is the turn of Adnan Sami, a born Canadian national.Is Hindutuva at work against Muslims in India? Sorry for that mentality.

Ali | 13 years ago | Reply He should have stayed with his first wife. She is more mature and intelligent than Sami. I was in Stockholm when they got married and came to see Arshad Sami(father) who was Amb. there in 1992/93. Come on Adnan there is nothing wrong being a Pakistani. Your father was a loyal Pakistani, a pilot who took part in 1965 or perhaps 1971 war against India.

Ashutsoh | 13 years ago | Reply The law in India is that a foreign national, without the permission of the "The Reserve Bank of India" can not purchase an immovable property ... (for more details you may refer to the link below. http://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/faqview.aspx?id=33 The news mentioning Pakistani is misleading, this applies to any foreign national. Also, if you apply to RBI and give appropriate justification, you are most likely to get permission too. I request ET to replace Pakistani by "any foreign national" ...

GGD | 13 years ago | Reply He's not fully Pakistani, his mother was an Indian Muslim. So in fact calling him fully Pakistani is a factual error

Footnotes | 13 years ago | Reply Leave the man alone - what he does in his private life is PRIVATE - what he has given this world is immense depth to music - Adnan Sami is a musician and these are people who are world citizens. Accept his enchanting music and wish him well for this talent.

ram | 13 years ago | Reply I feel sorry for Adnan Sami. I wish the Indian government changes the rules for foreigners like Adnan, Gulam Ali, who are genuine, peace loving & highly respected in India.

Qasim Abbas | 13 years ago | Reply Hmmmmm......welll if it was a rule than the Indian gov is right.......Rule is a rule after all....... and to all Indians i wanna say that thousands of Indians are in USA,UK,aus,Canada and all over the world.....similarly Pakistanis so.....so to work for living in any other nation is not a bad thing...y u think that India is better so he moved there....in Pakistan we have thousands of afghans Bangladeshis......but we love are guests

JustWondering | 13 years ago | Reply So if he was not an Indian citizen, how did he manage to register more than one marriages in the country?

Sankalp | 13 years ago | Reply @Sara and the likes

but this as Public figure his acts become reason of embarrassment for other Pakistani’s.

Well, I suppose there are several other and far bigger things that have embarrased Pakistan in the past and continues to do so neways. And my my, wots up with the Indian Govt. bashing? If thats the rule Adnan should have adhered to it irrespective of the agents who sold him the property knowing any such rule or this very matter coming to light after many years.

Nadeem Ahmed | 13 years ago | Reply Indian authorities have done nothing wrong. It was Adnan's responsiblity to follow rules. Its another proof that we don't follow rules anywhere we go or work.

Maulana Diesel | 13 years ago | Reply How low can the Indian government go? The worlds biggest SHAMOCRACY!!!!

Salman Raza | 13 years ago | Reply I remember once in an interview to Khaleej times he denied being a Pakistani citizen and said he was Canadian. I dont know why people get so worked up about it. A Pakistani cannot buy property at all in India, especially in Mumbai. Neither can Indians her in Pakistan. I think they are following the law. He has numerous times denied being a Pakistani national. When these people get in trouble they look up to Pakistan for support. Same goes for an American Green card holder/ Citizen named Dr. Afia Siddiqui.

alex | 13 years ago | Reply i will sue indian government....if they would do such nasty things like that........this is illegal.....

kk tiger | 13 years ago | Reply This is sad! Staying in India or applying for the citizenship of India is no crime. India is after all our next doo neighbour and only few years back we were one country.. Remember !?

Sara | 13 years ago | Reply Surprising. The property agent who sold that property did he not know that rule? The Govt officials of Revenue department who registered that property on the name of Adnan, did they dont know that Rule? Indian mentality cannot change. If Adnan is still ready to set aside his Ego what can we say, but this as Public figure his acts become reason of embarrassment for other Pakistani's.

Ahmed | 13 years ago | Reply After all, country you belong is the most sincere of all, and yeah What else can expect from any other country specially India

kailash sethy | 13 years ago | Reply I feel people(including Indians) r so naive(I used to be decade back) they they always talk about country. I bet none in the world really cares about his/her country. Its just politicians in some countries who try to play with innocent citizen's emotions. What everybody really cares is all about him/her selves. If somebody really open his/her eyes. they can really understand it. Coming to Adana, he is really a excellent singer and artist. yeah rule is rule. Pakistanis and many other nationalities r not allowed to buy property in India. Now after so many scams and corruption in India. ED has suddenly waken up and trying to show that they r not dead.

Junaid Mughal | 13 years ago | Reply Boht Achy. India have rules & law for everyhing and that is example for other peoples specially Pakistan. Hum kab apni miti ki Qadr-o-Qeemat pehchany ge. Aakhir Kab? Pakistan ZindaAbad!

The Only Normal Person Here. | 13 years ago | Reply I thought he had proved that he was indian in the court of law back in 2002?

mohammed+abbasi | 13 years ago | Reply Both Pakistani and Indian Governments and Politicians and certainly religious leaders need to seriously grow up and cease these games of persecution.

Jahnzeb | 13 years ago | Reply With this article, I can rest my case for the creation of Pakistan. (oh and by the way, no Muslim can buy a property in Mumbai, even Shahbana Azmi and Javed Akhtar were not allowed. Further proof: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Indian-democracy-unfair-to-Muslims-Shabana-Azmi/articleshow/3371893.cms http://forums.sulekha.com/forums/coffeehouse/Shabana-Azmi-says-she-can-t-buy-a-flat-in-Mumbai-because-she-is-a-Muslim-865678.htm http://www.mumbaipropertyexchange.com/News/NewsDetail.aspx?id=1076, ) Pakistan Zindabad. Now us Pakistani Muslims should stop killing each other and stop the persecution of minority sects of Islam, Hindus, Christians and all followers of other faiths so that what happened with Muslims in British India does not happen with Non-Muslims in post partition Pakistan)

Fakhar Ud Din | 13 years ago | Reply we can't say stupid to indian government because its the rule. and no body breach the rule,

FAWAD HAIDER JAFREE | 13 years ago | Reply he was more loyal to india than Pakistan and now … anwyays, i hope he gets his money back at least. best of luck adnan bhai from a Pakistani

Sankalp | 13 years ago | Reply Well, its useless to blame the government for it is only adhering to the protocols and regulations. Also,to all those claiming 'Apna mulk apna hee hota hai', I would say, get a life people. Had it not been for his quite successfull stint with the Indian Music Industry he wouldn't have even earned so much to have acquired all those properties, forget about the name/fame that he enjoys amongst the masses in India.

Umar | 13 years ago | Reply Hahahah its amazing joke. He is Canadian and born in UK and when he buy all these stuff where they was all govt. Hahahah enough man enough... this is big joke.

Iqbal+Khan | 13 years ago | Reply @Raj Stupid governments of India and Pakistan are bent on punishing people of this great continent !!!!

Bilal | 13 years ago | Reply Working in Indian Music industry and playing for IPL... is not a matter or nationality... the only thing in front of these players/singer/actors is the monitory benefit they are going to get... Now a days they are not the true ambassadors of a country... they are only selfish individuals... who are only interested in their own growth and everything else from them goes to side... :@ So whatever the other country does to them according to their law... is what they deserve...

Arsalan | 13 years ago | Reply Why it took more than 7 years for India to realize that a Pakistan national cannot acquire immovable property in India? Is it because he is out of Bollywood and now reestablishing his links with his motherland Pakistan after so many years?

Hasan | 13 years ago | Reply ohh yes i totally agree to all.....agar apnay mulak main hotay tou ziada paisay loot saktay....sarcastically...........

Dr+Dev+Mishra | 13 years ago | Reply I, an Indian, am sad for Adnan. But there was no anti Pak agenda here. There were similar incidents involving hundreds of properties in Goa and elsewhere bought by westerners which had yo be sold back to Indians. Look very carefully At the laws of the land before buying property. Here in UK, there are many banks and mortgage societies which will not give a loan if you are not a permanent resident. Often this fact is hidden in the small print which some of us do not read carefully and get into trouble with later. Also, to be honest in the current climate of numerous terrorist attacks in the last 10 years funded or inspired by elements in Pak (Kargil, Parliament 2001, Akshardham temple, Mumbai stock exchange, Diwali blasts, Jaipur 2008, Mumbai- Kasab 2008 etc etc) are you surprised that we in India have to be extra vigilant. Break the rule for a nice guy like Adnan Sami, who is liked by most Indians, and the next buyer could be the Pak terrorist Headley ! Regards, Dr Dev Mishra, India n UK

Raj | 13 years ago | Reply I remember once he met L.K. Advani for Indian Citizenship when BJP was in power. He was not granted citizenship. I am sure 25 million rupees is a small change for him. He would still be living in India because of the huge music market in India. Adnan is not alone, there are many Pakistanis singers who work in Bollywood and want the piece of the pie. To play in IPL is every Pakistani cricketers dream. When things do not go Pakistani way, the Pakistanis throw tantrums. Grow up.

Shehroz | 13 years ago | Reply it has nothing to do with PAKISTAN and INDIA affairs :D well done by govt. becz it is rule, and rules should be followed rules are made for purpose and really important they are

Imaduddin siddiqui | 13 years ago | Reply Feeling Sad for ASK.........but where the hell was Indian govt when he bought those properties.....???

Narejo | 13 years ago | Reply Isn't he British Citizen??

kalim | 13 years ago | Reply i second ali kemal

waqas ul haq | 13 years ago | Reply this is wht indians known for. bt my motherland still welcome its nation pride with open arms.

Mohammad Yahya Niazi | 13 years ago | Reply Apna Mulk Apna Hee Hota Hay. Adnan, it is high time for you now to come back !

Xain GardeXi | 13 years ago | Reply I know no one should laugh at others misery. But seriously!

pra | 13 years ago | Reply nic decision taken by govt.

Irfan | 13 years ago | Reply Well he should have been better aware of the laws of the country he operates in. Further, how welcome we really are in India. I think it must be same here in Pakistan for Indians. Is it?

Muhammad Junaid Dar | 13 years ago | Reply Bohat Aala...

Ali Kemal | 13 years ago | Reply he was more loyal to india than Pakistan and now ... anwyays, i hope he gets his money back at least. best of luck adnan bhai from a Pakistani

Armughan | 13 years ago | Reply ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. If he was so desperate for citizenship of any other country (any one following the news would know that he is almost begging for Indian citizenship), it would have been unfortunate that his property was confiscated. Being son of a respected Pakistani diplomat, Adnan chose the wrong country to acquire a permanent residence in.

Khan | 13 years ago | Reply Sad for you! New wife did not bring any luck to you.

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