Thursday, May 29, 2008

Duh...Allow foreign retiring citizens to be in India...

Here is a crazy rule being enforced in India; retiring foreigners are not allowed to settle in India. With the globalization of Indian commerce (and way of living, to some extent), this will be the case often. Plus these retirees end up spending their dollars and pounds in India and contribute to the local economy.

This is especially bad for states like Goa and Kerala which can have the cultural, tourism and spiritual background to support retirees of non-Indian origin. The main issue in these cases seems to be purchase of land by foreigners which is not allowed under Indian laws.

Maybe there can be restrictions, but there cannot be a ban. I am guessing that this does not apply to persons of Indian origin. Because soon there will be tons of British and US citizens retiring back to India(and doing social work). Either way, retirees should not be stopped this way; maybe a new visa type can be arranged to take care of this. Maybe properties can be marketed to them for rent once the rules are sorted out favorably.

8 comments:

Joao Sebastiao Manuel Honorato Menezes said...

ha ha ha... you are joking right??? As a Goan i in fact think the govt should ban ANYBODY from settling in Goa!!! Over the years our culture has been eroded and values trampled upon by these so called foreigners. Of course let them come to Goa for a holiday and spend their precious dollars!! but retire in Goa???? Damn... my life be damned!!!

Joao Sebastiao Manuel Honorato Menezes said...

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Unknown said...

goa beaches are the best beaches where i ever been in my life. its really different from mumbai beaches i will always recommend goa as holiday place with friends.

Goa said...

I am sure people are welcome to Goa, enjoy the sun and sand and then go back to their land. You see land is scarce in Goa.

If all retired people wish to settle down here with their hefty purses, land prices will rise and the locals will be unable to bear this escalation. So Goa will finally land in the hands of the people who were never from Goa. Our culture will be corrupted, our land will be concretized and soical life will disrupt.

Moral of the story: Enjoy Goa on a holiday.

Xittuk Goencar
www.goacom.blogspot.com

workhard said...

true.. if foreigners retire in Goa, then the tourism industry might be hampered


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BiAnz said...

Goa Beaches : An excellent blend of sea, sand and surf, Goa beaches have long been a favorite hunt for beach lovers. Warm golden sand, gleaming sea water and enchanting greenery make these beaches a heaven on the earth. Really interesting article.

Elat.in said...

Present rule dont allow any such thing. And i dont favour any such law as it will be misused.
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