Notices to Faridkot maharaja's daughters over claim by nephew

CHANDIGARH: Reacting to the plea by the nephew of erstwhile ruler of multi-billion Faridkot estate, Maharaja Harinder Singh Brar, a local court here on Thursday issued notices to Brar's two daughters. Brar's nephew KanwarBharatinder Singh Brar had filed a petition on August 27, claiming all rights over Faridkot estate, various properties and jewelry worth Rs 20,000 crore, under the Rule of Primogeniture.
The court on Thursday issued notices to Brar's daughters Amrit Kaur (who resides in Sector 10 in Chandigarh) and Deepinder Kaur (who resides in Kolkata) to submit their replies on September 27.
The nephew of Brar has cited the "Rule of Primogeniture" which says that property rights are granted to first born son in the family, or eldest living male blood relative, to win his rights over property. Bharatinder is the son of Brar's younger brother Kanwar Manjitinder Singh (late).
On July 25, Brar's daughters had inherited their father's property after fighting a legal battle for over 21 years, but fresh troubles have started brewing for them.
Faridkot estate includes property and valuables worth over Rs 20,000 crore. It covers Faridkot House at Copernicus Marg near India Gate in New Delhi, 300 acres of land, an aerodrome in Faridkot, three planes, two forts, Raj Mahal complex in Faridkot, the sprawling palace in Faridkot, Manimajra fort in Chandigarh, properties in Mashobra, Shimla, fixed deposits worth crores of rupees in bank, jewelry and a fleet of vintage cars.