In Hindu joint family system, the Karta is the eldest male member of the family who manages the affairs of the family and represents the family in legal matters.
Some of the Powers and Privileges of the Karta of a Joint Family
- Managerial Control: The Karta has complete managerial control over the joint family property, including income, expenses, investments, and distribution of assets.
- Legal Representation: The Karta is the legal representative of the family and has the power to enter into contracts and other legal agreements on behalf of the family.
- Decision-making Authority: The Karta has the authority to make all major decisions concerning the family, such as financial, educational, and marriage-related decisions.
- Right to Remuneration: The Karta is entitled to a remuneration for managing the family affairs. However, the amount of remuneration may vary from family to family.
- Control over Family Members: The Karta also has the power to discipline family members who disobey the family rules and norms.
- Right to Partition: The Karta has the power to initiate the partition of the joint family property, but only with the consent of all adult members of the family.
- Religious Rituals: The Karta is also responsible for performing the religious and cultural rituals of the family and ensuring that they are followed by all family members.
