For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), the emotional connection to home is often matched by a keen eye for investment. Chennai South, particularly the “Growth Corridor” surrounding Mahindra World City, has become a global hotspot for property investment. However, buying land from thousands of miles away requires more than just capital; it requires a bulletproof legal strategy.
At VIP Housing and Properties, we have facilitated thousands of international transactions. If you are eyeing near mahindra city plots or looking at the luxury of VIP’s Athulyam, here is your essential legal and procedural checklist to ensure a seamless investment.

1. Understanding the Regulatory Framework (FEMA)
The first step for any NRI is understanding that land acquisition is governed by the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). While NRIs are permitted to purchase residential or commercial property in India, they are generally prohibited from buying agricultural land.
This is why VIP focuses on community plots that are already converted for residential use. Projects like Athulyam mahindracity opposite are strictly DTCP-approved, ensuring that an NRI’s investment stays within the legal boundaries of FEMA without the need for special permissions from the RBI.
2. The Power of DTCP and RERA
When buying from abroad, you cannot physically verify the site every week. Therefore, government “seals of approval” are your best friends.
- DTCP Approval: Ensures the layout follows urban planning rules.
- RERA Registration: Provides a legal grievance redressal mechanism.
VIP’s Athulyam, a massive 14.59-acre project, is both DTCP-approved and RERA-registered. For an NRI, this means the premium villa plots you see on the layout map are exactly what will be delivered, with clearly defined boundaries and promised amenities.
3. Financial Channels and Taxation
All financial transactions must happen through Indian banking channels. As an NRI, you can use your NRE (Non-Resident External) or NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary) accounts to fund your purchase of gst road plots.
It is important to note that while the purchase process is straightforward, the “Source of Funds” must be transparent. VIP Housing and Properties works closely with major banks to assist NRIs in securing home loans (up to 70-80% of the property value) for premium villa plots, provided the documentation is in order.
4. The Power of Attorney (PoA)
Since most NRIs cannot travel for the final registration at the Sub-Registrar Office (SRO), a Power of Attorney is often used.
- Specific PoA: We recommend a specific PoA that only grants your representative the power to sign documents for a specific plot in Athulyam mahindracity opposite.
- Adjudication: The PoA executed abroad must be attested by the Indian Consulate and subsequently adjudicated in India within three months to be legally valid for property registration.
5. Why Chennai South is the NRI Choice
The demand for near mahindra city plots among the diaspora is driven by the “Plug-and-Play” nature of the region. Mahindra World City is a global hub, and the infrastructure surrounding it—from hospitals to international schools—ensures that the property is easy to rent out or resell.
VIP’s Athulyam stands out as a sophisticated and charming address. It offers community plots tucked away from the city’s hustle but close enough to the GST road to ensure high liquidity. For an NRI, an investment in VIP is an investment in a “self-sustaining ecosystem.”

Conclusion: Secure Your Future with VIP
Investing in India from abroad should be an exciting milestone, not a legal headache. By choosing a reputable developer like VIP Housing and Properties, you gain a partner that understands the NRI journey.
VIP’s Athulyam offers a rare blend of nature and connectivity. Whether you are looking for gst road plots for long-term appreciation or premium villa plots to build your retirement home, the time to act is now. The growth corridor near Mahindra City is expanding rapidly, and the “amazing bargain” prices available today won’t last forever.
Trust the legacy of VIP. Secure your piece of Chennai South today, and let your investment grow while you are away.
