What are the TDS of buying property for an NRI?

[Krishna]

As an NRI, what's the procedure for buying property in India? Has anyone done this? If yes, then how did you handle the 12.5% TDS and getting a TAN for payment?

[Siddarth]

NRIs can buy a property in India, and it's totally legal, but 12.5% TDS applies in that situation.  Get a TAN (Tax Deduction Account Number), which is mandatory. You can apply for TAN online through the NSDL website (Form 49B). All these procedures will take around 7-15 working days.