Legal Inquiry Regarding Purchase of Land from a Private Educational Trust in Tamil Nadu

1. **Background**: I am in the process of purchasing land from a Private Educational Trust located in Tamil Nadu. The trustee of the trust is privately and family-owned. The trust deed stipulates that the trustees have the authority to buy or sell the trust's properties or assets. 2. **Recent Development**: The trust recently sold one of its properties without involving any court intervention. The sale was authorized by a resolution passed by the trust body, stating that it was for the growth, operation, and maintenance of the trust. 3. **Current Issue**: Despite the sale, the ownership transfer process (Patta) to the new owners is encountering obstacles. Officials from the revenue department claim that the transfer is locked, impeding the change of ownership. 4. **Concern**: Given that the trust is still legally in existence but may not be operational, the question arises about the safety and legality of purchasing the property under these circumstances. 5. **Legal Inquiry**: Is it advisable and legally sound to proceed with the purchase of the property considering the situation with the trust's operations and the issue regarding the transfer of ownership documentation? 6. **Request for Legal Guidance**: I seek clarification and advice from legal experts regarding the potential risks and implications involved in purchasing the land from the Private Educational Trust under the given circumstances.