On this page you'll find 9 example sentences with Benami. Discover the meaning, how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Benami in a sentence
Benami meaning
- Property that is transacted under the name of a proxy to conceal the identity of the buyer.
- A person owning such property.
Using Benami
- The main meaning on this page is: Property that is transacted under the name of a proxy to conceal the identity of the buyer. | A person owning such property.
- In the example corpus, benami often appears in combinations such as: benami property, benami properties, the benami.
Context around Benami
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.9 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 3 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 8 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Benami
- In this selection, "benami" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, holding, held, properties, property and transactions stand out and add context to how "benami" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include abettor to benami transactions which and also held benami properties in. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "benami" sits close to words such as aab, aamer and aave, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with benami
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Modi’s war on benami transactions! (6 words)
Tanvir’s benami property had been estimated to spread over 6000 canals. (12 words)
The bureaucrat also held ‘benami’ properties in the names of his wife and other family members, said the reference. (19 words)
It also allows for prosecution of the beneficial owner, the benamidar and the abettor to benami transactions, which may result in rigorous imprisonment up to 7 years and a fine of up to 25 per cent of fair market value of the property. (43 words)
Under the amended law which came into effect from November 1, 2016, tax officers going after benami deals check whether the official owner — on whose name a property, land, or any asset is registered — is also the real owner. (39 words)
BJP leader Kirit Somiaya had in 2021 alleged that the former rural development minister (Mushrif) indulged in corrupt practices by holding ‘benami’ entities through his family members and companies. (29 words)
Modi’s war on benami transactions! (6 words)
Example sentences (9)
BJP leader Kirit Somiaya had in 2021 alleged that the former rural development minister (Mushrif) indulged in corrupt practices by holding ‘benami’ entities through his family members and companies.
The bureaucrat also held ‘benami’ properties in the names of his wife and other family members, said the reference.
Tanvir’s benami property had been estimated to spread over 6000 canals.
Under the amended law which came into effect from November 1, 2016, tax officers going after benami deals check whether the official owner — on whose name a property, land, or any asset is registered — is also the real owner.
Far from the Benami properties earned by corruption, the poor only desire to have a roof, a small house by his earning of honesty,” Jaitley said.
It also allows for prosecution of the beneficial owner, the benamidar and the abettor to benami transactions, which may result in rigorous imprisonment up to 7 years and a fine of up to 25 per cent of fair market value of the property.
Modi’s war on benami transactions!
The entire family of Lalu Prasad is facing probe by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate in cases relating to money laundering and benami land transactions.
The Modi Government is fighting corruption through the Benami Property Act and the Centre has also saved Rs 65,000 cr by introducing DBT.
Common combinations with benami
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: