NRI Commission

The Punjab State Commission for Non-Resident Indians (NRI Commission) is a statutory, quasi-judicial authority constituted under the Punjab State Commission for NRIs Act, 2011. It is headquartered in Sector 9 Chandigarh and is headed by a retired Justice of the Hon’ble Punjab And Haryana High Court, ensuring that complaints are adjudicated with legal insight and fairness.

The Commission has the authority to receive and adjudicate upon the complaints and representations from NRIs related to:

• Illegal possession or transfer of their property
• Police inaction or delay in registration of FIRs
• Matrimonial disputes, including false criminal cases
• Inheritance and succession-related issues
• Harassment by government officials or private individuals
• LOC (Look out Circular) matters/cases. 

The commission has the powers to Issue directions and recommendations to concerned departments and authorities, including the Police, Revenue Department, Municipal Bodies, and Sub-Registrars and/or Call for reports and personal appearances of government officers, and monitor the implementation of its directions.

At NRI Legal Consultants, legal practitioners routinely assist clients in navigating matters before the Punjab NRI Commission by:

• Drafting and submitting complaints or petitions backed by appropriate legal documentation and evidence
• Acting through Power of Attorney, so that the NRI complainant need not be physically present in India
• Representing clients during hearings before the Commission
• Coordinating follow-up with district authorities and police officials to ensure compliance with the Commission’s directions
• Advising on related civil or criminal proceedings that may arise from the Commission’s recommendations

 With extensive experience in NRI-specific litigation across India, including property disputes, matrimonial issues, and administrative grievances, the team at NRI Legal Consultants handles Commission-related proceedings with procedural precision and legal care.