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ANNEXURE ‘A’
[See rule 3]

AGREEMENT FOR SALE

This Agreement for Sale (“Agreement”) executed on this __ day of ______, 20____,

By and Between

[If the promoter is a company]

________________ (CIN no. __________________), a company incorporated under the


provisions of the Companies Act, [1956 or 2013, as the case may be], having its registered
office at ____________________________ and its corporate office at
__________________________(PAN -______________), represented by its authorized
signatory ___________________________ (Aadhar no. __________________) authorized
vide board resolution dated _______________ hereinafter referred to as the “Promoter”
(which expression shall unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof be deemed to
mean and include its successor-in-interest, executors, administrators and permitted
assignees);

[OR]

[If the promoter is a Partnership firm]

________________________, a partnership firm registered under the Indian Partnership Act,


1932, having its principal place of business at ___________________________, (PAN
________________), represented by its authorized Partner __________________________,
(Aadhar no. __________________) authorized vide _____________________, hereinafter
referred to as the “Promoter” (which expression shall unless repugnant to the context or
meaning thereof be deemed to mean and include its successors-in-interest, executors,
administrators and permitted assignees, including those of the respective partners).

[OR]

[If the promoter is an Individual]

Mr. / Ms. __________________________, (Aadhar no. __________________) son /


daughter of ______________, aged about _________, residing at
___________________________________________, (PAN _______________), hereinafter
called the “Promoter” (which expression shall unless repugnant to the context or meaning
thereof be deemed to mean and include his/her heirs, executors, administrators, successors-in-
interest and permitted assignees).

AND

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[If the Allottee is a company]

__________________________, (CIN no. __________________) a company incorporated


under the provisions of the Companies Act, [1956 or 2013, as the case may be], having its
registered office at _____________________________, (PAN ______________),
represented by its authorized signatory, __________________, (Aadhar no.
__________________) duly authorized vide board resolution dated ___________, hereinafter
referred to as the “Allottee” (which expression shall unless repugnant to the context or
meaning thereof be deemed to mean and include its successor-in-interest, executors,
administrators and permitted assignees).

[OR]

[If the Allottee is a Partnership]

_______________, a partnership firm registered under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932,
having its principal place of business at _____________, (PAN ______________),
represented by its authorized partner, _____________, (Aadhar no. __________________)
authorized vide _____________________________, hereinafter referred to as the “Allottee”
(which expression shall unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof be deemed to
mean and include its successors-in-interest, executors, administrators and permitted
assignees, including those of the respective partners).

[OR]

[If the Allottee is an Individual]

Mr. / Ms. ___________________, (Aadhar no. __________________) son / daughter of


______________, aged about _________, residing at
_________________________________, (PAN __________________), hereinafter called
the “Allottee” (which expression shall unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof be
deemed to mean and include his/her heirs, executors, administrators, successors-in-interest
and permitted assignees).

[OR]

[If the Allottee is a HUF]

Mr._______________, (Aadhar no. __________________) son of _________ aged about


_________ for self and as the Karta of the Hindu Joint Mitakshara Family known as
_____________ HUF, having its place of business / residence at ________________, (PAN
___________), hereinafter referred to as the “Allottee” (which expression shall unless
repugnant to the context or meaning thereof be deemed to include his heirs, representatives,
executors, administrators, successors-in-interest and permitted assigns as well as the members
of the said HUF, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors-in-interest and permitted
assignees).

[Please insert details of other allottee(s), in case of more than one allottee]

The Promoter and Allottee shall hereinafter collectively be referred to as the “Parties” and
individually as a “Party”.

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WHEREAS:

A. The Promoter is the absolute and lawful owner of [khasra nos./ survey nos.] [Please
insert land details as per local laws] ___________ totally admeasuring _____ square
meters situated at _____in Tehsil & District_____________ (“Said Land”) vide sale
deed(s) dated ______________ registered as documents no. ________ at the office of the
Sub-Registrar;

[OR]

_________________ (“Owner”) is the absolute and lawful owner of [khasra nos./ survey
nos.] [Please insert land details as per local laws] ___________ totally admeasuring
_____ square meters situated at _____in Tehsil & District_____________ (“Said
Land”) vide sale deed(s) dated ______________ registered as documents no. ________
at the office of the Sub-Registrar. The Owner and the Promoter have entered into a
[collaboration/development/joint development] agreement dated ____________
registered as document no. __________ at the office of the Sub-Registrar;

B. The Said Land is earmarked for the purpose of building a [commercial/residential/any


other purpose] project, comprising _____ multistoried apartment buildings and [insert
any other components of the Projects] and the said project shall be known as
‘__________________’ (“Project”);

[OR]

The Said Land is earmarked for the purpose of plotted development of a


[commercial/residential/any other purpose] project, comprising __________plots and
[insert any other components of the Projects] and the said project shall be known as
‘__________________’ (“Project”):

Provided that where land is earmarked for any institutional development the same shall
be used for those purposes only and no commercial/residential development shall be
permitted unless it is a part of the plan approved by the competent authority.

C. The Promoter is fully competent to enter into this Agreement and all the legal formalities
with respect to the right, title and interest of the Promoter regarding the Said Land on
which Project is to be constructed have been completed;

D. The ___________________[Please insert the name of the concerned competent


authority] has granted the commencement certificate to develop the Project vide approval
dated __________ bearing no. _________________________;

E. The Promoter has obtained the final layout plan approvals for the Project from
______________________________________[Please insert the name of the concerned
competent authority]. The Promoter agrees and undertakes that it shall not make any
changes to these layout plans except in strict compliance with section 14 of the Act and
other laws as applicable;

F. The Promoter has registered the Project under the provisions of the Act with the Real
Estate Regulatory Authority at ___________ on _____________under registration
no._______________;

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G. The Allottee had applied for an apartment in the Project vide application no.
___________ dated __________ and has been allotted apartment no. ___________
having carpet area of ______ square feet, type ________, on ____ floor in
[tower/block/building] no._______ (“Building”) along with garage/closed parking no.
__________ admeasuring ________ square feet in the _______________[Please insert
the location of the garage/closed parking], as permissible under the applicable law and
of pro rata share in the common areas (“Common Areas”) as defined under clause (n)
of Section 2 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the “Apartment” more particularly
described in Schedule A and the floor plan of the apartment is annexed hereto and
marked as Schedule B);

[OR]

The Allottee had applied for a plot in the Project vide application no. ___________ dated
___________ and has been allotted plot no. ___________ having area of ______ square
feet and plot for garage/closed parking admeasuring __________ square feet (if
applicable)] in the _______________ [Please insert the location of the garage/closed
parking], as permissible under the applicable law and of pro rata share in the common
areas (“Common Areas”) as defined under clause (n) of Section 2 of the Act (hereinafter
referred to as the “Plot” more particularly described in Schedule A);

H. The Parties have gone through all the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement and
understood the mutual rights and obligations detailed herein;

I. _______________________________________________________________________
_______[Please enter any additional disclosures/details]

J. The Parties hereby confirm that they are signing this Agreement with full knowledge of
all the laws, rules, regulations, notifications, etc., applicable to the Project;

K. The Parties, relying on the confirmations, representations and assurances of each other to
faithfully abide by all the terms, conditions and stipulations contained in this Agreement
and all applicable laws, are now willing to enter into this Agreement on the terms and
conditions appearing hereinafter;

L. In accordance with the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement and as mutually
agreed upon by and between the Parties, the Promoter hereby agrees to sell and the
Allottee hereby agrees to purchase the [Apartment/Plot] and the garage/closed parking (if
applicable) as specified in para G;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual representations, covenants,


assurances, promises and agreements contained herein and other good and valuable
consideration, the Parties agree as follows:

1. TERMS:

1.1 Subject to the terms and conditions as detailed in this Agreement, the Promoter agrees
to sell to the Allottee and the Allottee hereby agrees to purchase, the [Apartment/Plot]
as specified in para G;

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1.2 The Total Price for the [Apartment/Plot] based on the carpet area is Rs.
__________________________ (Rupees _______________________ only ("Total
Price") (Give break up and description):

Block/Building/Tower no. ___ Apartment Rate of Apartment per square feet*


no. ___________
Type ________
Floor ________

*Provide break up of the amounts such as cost of apartment, proportionate cost of common
areas, preferential location charges, taxes etc.

[AND] [if/as applicable]

Garage/Closed parking - 1 Price for 1


Garage/Closed parking - 2 Price for 2

[OR]

Plot no. ___________ Rate of Plot per square feet


Type ________

Explanation:

(i) The Total Price above includes the booking amount paid by the allottee to the
Promoter towards the [Apartment/Plot];

(ii) The Total Price above includes Taxes (consisting of tax paid or payable by the
Promoter by way of Value Added Tax, Service Tax, and Cess or any other
similar taxes which may be levied, in connection with the construction of the
Project payable by the Promoter) up to the date of handing over the possession
of the [Apartment/Plot]:

Provided that in case there is any change / modification in the taxes, the
subsequent amount payable by the allottee to the promoter shall be
increased/reduced based on such change / modification;

(iii) The Promoter shall periodically intimate to the Allottee, the amount payable as
stated in (i) above and the Allottee shall make payment within 30 (thirty) days
from the date of such written intimation. In addition, the Promoter shall
provide to the Allottee the details of the taxes paid or demanded along with the
acts/rules/notifications together with dates from which such taxes/levies etc.
have been imposed or become effective;

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(iv) The Total Price of [Apartment/Plot] includes: 1) pro rata share in the
Common Areas; and 2) ______ garage(s)/closed parking(s) as provided in the
Agreement.

1.3 The Total Price is escalation-free, save and except increases which the Allottee hereby
agrees to pay, due to increase on account of development charges payable to the
competent authority and/or any other increase in charges which may be levied or
imposed by the competent authority from time to time. The Promoter undertakes and
agrees that while raising a demand on the Allottee for increase in development
charges, cost/charges imposed by the competent authorities, the Promoter shall
enclose the said notification/order/rule/regulation to that effect along with the demand
letter being issued to the Allottee, which shall only be applicable on subsequent
payments.

1.4 The Allottee(s) shall make the payment as per the payment plan set out in Schedule C
(“Payment Plan”).

1.5 The Promoter may allow, in its sole discretion, a rebate for early payments of
installments payable by the Allottee by discounting such early payments @ _____%
per annum for the period by which the respective installment has been preponed. The
provision for allowing rebate and such rate of rebate shall not be subject to any
revision/withdrawal, once granted to an Allottee by the Promoter.

1.6 It is agreed that the Promoter shall not make any additions and alterations in the
sanctioned plans, layout plans and specifications and the nature of fixtures, fittings
and amenities described therein in respect of the apartment, plot or building, as the
case may be, without the previous written consent of the Allottee. Provided that the
Promoter may make such minor additions or alterations as may be required by the
Allottee, or such minor changes or alterations as per the provisions of the Act.

1.7 [Applicable in case of an apartment] The Promoter shall confirm the final carpet area
that has been allotted to the Allottee after the construction of the Building is complete
and the occupancy certificate* is granted by the competent authority, by furnishing
details of the changes, if any, in the carpet area. The total price payable for the carpet
area shall be recalculated upon confirmation by the Promoter. If there is any reduction
in the carpet area within the defined limit then Promoter shall refund the excess
money paid by Allottee within forty-five days with annual interest at the rate specified
in the Rules, from the date when such an excess amount was paid by the Allottee. If
there is any increase in the carpet area allotted to Allottee, the Promoter shall demand
that from the Allottee as per the next milestone of the Payment Plan. All these
monetary adjustments shall be made at the same rate per square feet as agreed in
Clause 1.2 of this Agreement.

1.8 Subject to Clause 9.3 the Promoter agrees and acknowledges, the Allottee shall have
the right to the [Apartment/Plot] as mentioned below:

(i) The Allottee shall have exclusive ownership of the [Apartment/Plot];

(ii) The Allottee shall also have undivided proportionate share in the Common
Areas. Since the share / interest of Allottee in the Common Areas is undivided
and cannot be divided or separated, the Allottee shall use the Common Areas

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along with other occupants, maintenance staff etc., without causing any
inconvenience or hindrance to them. Further, the right of the Allottee to use
the Common Areas shall always be subject to the timely payment of
maintenance charges and other charges as applicable. It is clarified that the
promoter shall convey undivided proportionate title in the common areas to the
association of allottees as provided in the Act;

(iii) That the computation of the price of the [Apartment/Plot] includes recovery of
price of land, construction of [not only the Apartment but also] the Common
Areas, internal development charges, external development charges, taxes, cost
of providing electric wiring, fire detection and firefighting equipment in the
common areas etc. and includes cost for providing all other facilities as
provided within the Project.

1.9 It is made clear by the Promoter and the Allottee agrees that the [Apartment/Plot]
along with ____ garage/closed parking shall be treated as a single indivisible unit for
all purposes. It is agreed that the Project is an independent, self-contained Project
covering the said Land and is not a part of any other project or zone and shall not form
a part of and/or linked/combined with any other project in its vicinity or otherwise
except for the purpose of integration of infrastructure for the benefit of the Allottee. It
is clarified that Project’s facilities and amenities shall be available only for use and
enjoyment of the Allottees of the Project.

1.10 It is understood by the Allottee that all other areas and i.e. areas and facilities falling
outside the Project, namely ________________ shall not form a part of the
declaration to be filed with _______________ [Please insert the name of the
concerned competent authority] to be filed in accordance with the
________________________ [Please insert the name of the relevant State act, if
any].

1.11 The Promoter agrees to pay all outgoings before transferring the physical possession
of the apartment to the Allottees, which it has collected from the Allottees, for the
payment of outgoings (including land cost, ground rent, municipal or other local
taxes, charges for water or electricity, maintenance charges, including mortgage loan
and interest on mortgages or other encumbrances and such other liabilities payable to
competent authorities, banks and financial institutions, which are related to the
project). If the Promoter fails to pay all or any of the outgoings collected by it from
the Allottees or any liability, mortgage loan and interest thereon before transferring
the apartment to the Allottees, the Promoter agrees to be liable, even after the transfer
of the property, to pay such outgoings and penal charges, if any, to the authority or
person to whom they are payable and be liable for the cost of any legal proceedings
which may be taken therefor by such authority or person.

1.12 The Allottee has paid a sum of Rs, __________________ (Rupees


______________________________only) as booking amount being part payment
towards the Total Price of the [Apartment/Plot] at the time of application the receipt
of which the Promoter hereby acknowledges and the Allottee hereby agrees to pay the
remaining price of the [Apartment/Plot] as prescribed in the Payment Plan as may be
demanded by the Promoter within the time and in the manner specified therein:

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Provided that if the allottee delays in payment towards any amount for which is
payable, he shall be liable to pay interest at the rate specified in the Rules.

2. MODE OF PAYMENT

Subject to the terms of the Agreement and the Promoter abiding by the construction
milestones, the Allottee shall make all payments, on demand by the Promoter, within
the stipulated time as mentioned in the Payment Plan through A/ c Payee
cheque/demand draft or online payment (as applicable) in favour of
‘________________________’ payable at _________.

3. COMPLIANCE OF LAWS RELATING TO REMITTANCES

3.1 The Allottee, if resident outside India, shall be solely responsible for complying with
the necessary formalities as laid down in Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999,
Reserve Bank of India Act and Rules and Regulations made thereunder or any
statutory amendment(s) modification(s) made thereof and all other applicable laws
including that of remittance of payment acquisition/sale/transfer of immovable
properties in India etc. and provide the Promoter with such permission, approvals
which would enable the Promoter to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. Any
refund, transfer of security, if provided in terms of the Agreement shall be made in
accordance with the provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 or
statutory enactments or amendments thereof and the Rules and Regulations of the
Reserve Bank of India or any other applicable law. The Allottee understands and
agrees that in the event of any failure on his/her part to comply with the applicable
guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India, he/she shall be liable for any action
under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 or other laws as applicable, as
amended from time to time.

3.2 The Promoter accepts no responsibility in this regard. The Allottee shall keep the
Promoter fully indemnified and harmless in this regard. Whenever there is any change
in the residential status of the Allottee subsequent to the signing of this Agreement, it
shall be the sole responsibility of the Allottee to intimate the same in writing to the
Promoter immediately and comply with necessary formalities if any under the
applicable laws. The Promoter shall not be responsible towards any third party
making payment/remittances on behalf of any Allottee and such third party shall not
have any right in the application/allotment of the said apartment applied for herein in
any way and the Promoter shall be issuing the payment receipts in favour of the
Allottee only.

4. ADJUSTMENT/APPROPRIATION OF PAYMENTS

The Allottee authorizes the Promoter to adjust/appropriate all payments made by


him/her under any head(s) of dues against lawful outstanding, if any, in his/her name
as the Promoter may in its sole discretion deem fit and the Allottee undertakes not to
object/demand/direct the Promoter to adjust his payments in any manner.

5. TIME IS ESSENCE

1.13 Time is of essence for the Promoter as well as the Allottee. The Promoter shall abide
by the time schedule for completing the project and handing over the [Apartment/Plot]

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to the Allottee and the common areas to the association of the allottees after receiving
the occupancy certificate* or the completion certificate or both, as the case may be.
Similarly, the Allottee shall make timely payments of the installment and other dues
payable by him/her and meeting the other obligations under the Agreement subject to
the simultaneous completion of construction by the Promoter as provided in Schedule
C (“Payment Plan”).

6. CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ APARTMENT

The Allottee has seen the specifications of the [Apartment/Plot] and accepted the
Payment Plan, floor plans, layout plans [annexed along with this Agreement] which
has been approved by the competent authority, as represented by the Promoter. The
Promoter shall develop the Project in accordance with the said layout plans, floor
plans and specifications. Subject to the terms in this Agreement, the Promoter
undertakes to strictly abide by such plans approved by the competent Authorities and
shall also strictly abide by the bye-laws, FAR and density norms and provisions
prescribed by the __________________________________ [Please insert the
relevant State laws] and shall not have an option to make any variation /alteration /
modification in such plans, other than in the manner provided under the Act, and
breach of this term by the Promoter shall constitute a material breach of the
Agreement.

7. POSSESSION OF THE APARTMENT/PLOT

7.1 Schedule for possession of the said [Apartment/Plot]: The Promoter agrees and
understands that timely delivery of possession of the [Apartment/Plot] is the essence
of the Agreement. The Promoter, based on the approved plans and specifications,
assures to hand over possession of the [Apartment/Plot] on _________________,
unless there is delay or failure due to war, flood, drought, fire, cyclone, earthquake or
any other calamity caused by nature affecting the regular development of the real
estate project (“Force Majeure”). If, however, the completion of the Project is
delayed due to the Force Majeure conditions then the Allottee agrees that the
Promoter shall be entitled to the extension of time for delivery of possession of the
[Apartment/Plot], provided that such Force Majeure conditions are not of a nature
which make it impossible for the contract to be implemented. The Allottee agrees and
confirms that, in the event it becomes impossible for the Promoter to implement the
project due to Force Majeure conditions, then this allotment shall stand terminated
and the Promoter shall refund to the Allottee the entire amount received by the
Promoter from the allotment within 45 days from that date. After refund of the money
paid by the Allottee, Allottee agrees that he/ she shall not have any rights, claims etc.
against the Promoter and that the Promoter shall be released and discharged from all
its obligations and liabilities under this Agreement.

7.2 Procedure for taking possession - The Promoter, upon obtaining the occupancy
certificate* from the competent authority shall offer in writing the possession of the
[Apartment/Plot], to the Allottee in terms of this Agreement to be taken within 3
(three months from the date of issue of such notice and the Promoter shall give
possession of the [Apartment/Plot] to the Allottee. The Promoter agrees and
undertakes to indemnify the Allottee in case of failure of fulfillment of any of the
provisions, formalities, documentation on part of the Promoter. The Allottee agree(s)
to pay the maintenance charges as determined by the Promoter/association of

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allottees, as the case may be. The Promoter on its behalf shall offer the possession to
the Allottee in writing within _____ days of receiving the occupancy certificate* of
the Project.

7.3 Failure of Allottee to take Possession of [Apartment/Plot]: Upon receiving a


written intimation from the Promoter as per clause 7.2, the Allottee shall take
possession of the [Apartment/Plot] from the Promoter by executing necessary
indemnities, undertakings and such other documentation as prescribed in this
Agreement, and the Promoter shall give possession of the [Apartment/Plot] to the
allottee. In case the Allottee fails to take possession within the time provided in clause
7.2, such Allottee shall continue to be liable to pay maintenance charges as applicable.

7.4 Possession by the Allottee - After obtaining the occupancy certificate* and handing
over physical possession of the [Apartment/Plot] to the Allottees, it shall be the
responsibility of the Promoter to hand over the necessary documents and plans,
including common areas, to the association of the Allottees or the competent
authority, as the case may be, as per the local laws.

7.5 Cancellation by Allottee – The Allottee shall have the right to cancel/withdraw his
allotment in the Project as provided in the Act:

Provided that where the allottee proposes to cancel/withdraw from the project without
any fault of the promoter, the promoter herein is entitled to forfeit the booking amount
paid for the allotment. The balance amount of money paid by the allottee shall be
returned by the promoter to the allottee within 45 days of such cancellation.

7.6 Compensation –

The Promoter shall compensate the Allottee in case of any loss caused to him due to
defective title of the land, on which the project is being developed or has been
developed, in the manner as provided under the Act and the claim for compensation
under this section shall not be barred by limitation provided under any law for the
time being in force.

Except for occurrence of a Force Majeure event, if the promoter fails to complete or is
unable to give possession of the [Apartment/Plot] (i) in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement, duly completed by the date specified herein; or (ii) due to
discontinuance of his business as a developer on account of suspension or revocation
of the registration under the Act; or for any other reason; the Promoter shall be liable,
on demand to the allottees, in case the Allottee wishes to withdraw from the Project,
without prejudice to any other remedy available, to return the total amount received
by him in respect of the [Apartment/Plot], with interest at the rate specified in the
Rules within 45 days including compensation in the manner as provided under the
Act. Provided that where if the Allottee does not intend to withdraw from the Project,
the Promoter shall pay the Allottee interest at the rate specified in the Rules for every
month of delay, till the handing over of the possession of the [Apartment/Plot].

8. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE PROMOTER

The Promoter hereby represents and warrants to the Allottee as follows:

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(i) The [Promoter] has absolute, clear and marketable title with respect to the said
Land; the requisite rights to carry out development upon the said Land and
absolute, actual, physical and legal possession of the said Land for the Project;

(ii) The Promoter has lawful rights and requisite approvals from the competent
Authorities to carry out development of the Project;

(iii) There are no encumbrances upon the said Land or the Project;

[in case there are any encumbrances on the land provide details of such
encumbrances including any rights, title, interest and name of party in or over
such land]

(iv) There are no litigations pending before any Court of law with respect to the
said Land, Project or the [Apartment/Plot];

(v) All approvals, licenses and permits issued by the competent authorities with
respect to the Project, said Land and [Apartment/Plot] are valid and subsisting
and have been obtained by following due process of law. Further, the
Promoter has been and shall, at all times, remain to be in compliance with all
applicable laws in relation to the Project, said Land, Building and
[Apartment/Plot] and common areas;

(vi) The Promoter has the right to enter into this Agreement and has not committed
or omitted to perform any act or thing, whereby the right, title and interest of
the Allottee created herein, may prejudicially be affected;

(vii) The Promoter has not entered into any agreement for sale and/or development
agreement or any other agreement / arrangement with any person or party with
respect to the said Land, including the Project and the said [Apartment/Plot]
which will, in any manner, affect the rights of Allottee under this Agreement;

(viii) The Promoter confirms that the Promoter is not restricted in any manner
whatsoever from selling the said [Apartment/Plot]to the Allottee in the manner
contemplated in this Agreement;

(ix) At the time of execution of the conveyance deed the Promoter shall handover
lawful, vacant, peaceful, physical possession of the [Apartment/Plot] to the
Allottee and the common areas to the Association of the Allottees;

(x) The Schedule Property is not the subject matter of any HUF and that no part
thereof is owned by any minor and/or no minor has any right, title and claim
over the Schedule Property;

(xi) The Promoter has duly paid and shall continue to pay and discharge all
governmental dues, rates, charges and taxes and other monies, levies,
impositions, premiums, damages and/or penalties and other outgoings,
whatsoever, payable with respect to the said project to the competent
Authorities;

(xii) No notice from the Government or any other local body or authority or any

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legislative enactment, government ordinance, order, notification (including


any notice for acquisition or requisition of the said property) has been received
by or served upon the Promoter in respect of the said Land and/or the Project.

9. EVENTS OF DEFAULTS AND CONSEQUENCES

9.1 Subject to the Force Majeure clause, the Promoter shall be considered under a
condition of Default, in the following events:

(i) Promoter fails to provide ready to move in possession of the [Apartment/Plot]


to the Allottee within the time period specified. For the purpose of this clause,
'ready to move in possession' shall mean that the apartment shall be in a
habitable condition which is complete in all respects;

(ii) Discontinuance of the Promoter’s business as a developer on account of


suspension or revocation of his registration under the provisions of the Act or
the rules or regulations made thereunder.

9.2 In case of Default by Promoter under the conditions listed above, Allottee is entitled
to the following:

(i) Stop making further payments to Promoter as demanded by the Promoter. If


the Allottee stops making payments, the Promoter shall correct the situation by
completing the construction milestones and only thereafter the Allottee be
required to make the next payment without any penal interest; or

(ii) The Allottee shall have the option of terminating the Agreement in which case
the Promoter shall be liable to refund the entire money paid by the Allottee
under any head whatsoever towards the purchase of the apartment, along with
interest at the rate specified in the Rules within forty-five days of receiving the
termination notice:

Provided that where an Allottee does not intend to withdraw from the project
or terminate the Agreement, he shall be paid, by the promoter, interest at the
rate specified in the Rules, for every month of delay till the handing over of
the possession of the [Apartment/Plot].

9.3 The Allottee shall be considered under a condition of Default, on the occurrence of
the following events:

(i) In case the Allottee fails to make payments for ____ consecutive demands
made by the Promoter as per the Payment Plan annexed hereto, despite having
been issued notice in that regard the allottee shall be liable to pay interest to
the promoter on the unpaid amount at the rate specified in the Rules.

(ii) In case of Default by Allottee under the condition listed above continues for a
period beyond ____ consecutive months after notice from the Promoter in this
regard, the Promoter shall cancel the allotment of the [Apartment/Plot] in
favour of the Allottee and refund the amount money paid to him by the allottee
by deducting the booking amount and the interest liabilities and this
Agreement shall thereupon stand terminated.

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10. CONVEYANCE OF THE SAID APARTMENT

The Promoter, on receipt of complete amount of the Price of the [Apartment/Plot]


under the Agreement from the Allottee, shall execute a conveyance deed and convey
the title of the [Apartment/Plot] together with proportionate indivisible share in the
Common Areas within 3 (three) months from the issuance of the occupancy
certificate*. However, in case the Allottee fails to deposit the stamp duty, registration
charges and all other incidental and legal expenses etc. so demanded within the period
mentioned in the demand letter, the Allottee authorizes the Promoter to withhold
registration of the conveyance deed in his/her favour till full and final settlement of all
dues and stamp duty and registration charges to the Promoter is made by the Allottee.
The Allottee shall be solely responsible and liable for compliance of the provisions of
Indian Stamp Act, 1899 including any actions taken or deficiencies/penalties imposed
by the competent authority(ies).

11. MAINTENANCE OF THE SAID BUILDING / APARTMENT / PROJECT

The Promoter shall be responsible to provide and maintain essential services in the
Project till the taking over of the maintenance of the project by the association of the
allottees. The cost of such maintenance has been included in the Total Price of the
[Apartment/Plot].

[Insert any other clauses in relation to maintenance of project, infrastructure and


equipment]

12. DEFECT LIABILITY

It is agreed that in case any structural defect or any other defect in workmanship,
quality or provision of services or any other obligations of the Promoter as per the
agreement for sale relating to such development is brought to the notice of the
Promoter within a period of 5 (five) years by the Allottee from the date of handing
over possession, it shall be the duty of the Promoter to rectify such defects without
further charge, within 30 (thirty) days, and in the event of Promoter’s failure to rectify
such defects within such time, the aggrieved Allottees shall be entitled to receive
appropriate compensation in the manner as provided under the Act.

13. RIGHT OF ALLOTTEE TO USE COMMON AREAS AND FACILITIES


SUBJECT TO PAYMENT OF TOTAL MAINTENANCE CHARGES

The Allottee hereby agrees to purchase the [Apartment/Plot] on the specific


understanding that is/her right to the use of Common Areas shall be subject to timely
payment of total maintenance charges, as determined and thereafter billed by the
maintenance agency appointed or the association of allottees (or the maintenance
agency appointed by it) and performance by the Allottee of all his/her obligations in
respect of the terms and conditions specified by the maintenance agency or the
association of allottees from time to time.

14. RIGHT TO ENTER THE APARTMENT FOR REPAIRS

The Promoter / maintenance agency /association of allottees shall have rights of


unrestricted access of all Common Areas, garages/closed parking’s and parking

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spaces for providing necessary maintenance services and the Allottee agrees to permit
the association of allottees and/or maintenance agency to enter into the
[Apartment/Plot] or any part thereof, after due notice and during the normal working
hours, unless the circumstances warrant otherwise, with a view to set right any defect.

15. USAGE

Use of Basement and Service Areas: The basement(s) and service areas, if any, as
located within the __________________________________ (project name), shall be
earmarked for purposes such as parking spaces and services including but not limited
to electric sub-station, transformer, DG set rooms, underground water tanks, pump
rooms, maintenance and service rooms, fire fighting pumps and equipment’s etc. and
other permitted uses as per sanctioned plans. The Allottee shall not be permitted to
use the services areas and the basements in any manner whatsoever, other than those
earmarked as parking spaces, and the same shall be reserved for use by the association
of allottees formed by the Allottees for rendering maintenance services.

16. GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE APARTMENT: Subject


to Clause 12 above, the Allottee shall, after taking possession, be solely responsible to
maintain the [Apartment/Plot] at his/her own cost, in good repair and condition and
shall not do or suffer to be done anything in or to the Building, or the
[Apartment/Plot], or the staircases, lifts, common passages, corridors, circulation
areas, atrium or the compound which may be in violation of any laws or rules of any
authority or change or alter or make additions to the [Apartment/Plot] and keep the
[Apartment/Plot], its walls and partitions, sewers, drains, pipe and appurtenances
thereto or belonging thereto, in good and tenantable repair and maintain the same in a
fit and proper condition and ensure that the support, shelter etc. of the Building is not
in any way damaged or jeopardized. The Allottee further undertakes, assures and
guarantees that he/she would not put any sign-board / name-plate, neon light, publicity
material or advertisement material etc. on the face / facade of the Building or
anywhere on the exterior of the Project, buildings therein or Common Areas. The
Allottees shall also not change the colour scheme of the outer walls or painting of the
exterior side of the windows or carry out any change in the exterior elevation or
design. Further the Allottee shall not store any hazardous or combustible goods in the
[Apartment/Plot] or place any heavy material in the common passages or staircase of
the Building. The Allottee shall also not remove any wall, including the outer and load
bearing wall of the [Apartment/Plot]. The Allottee shall plan and distribute its
electrical load in conformity with the electrical systems installed by the Promoter and
thereafter the association of allottees and/or maintenance agency appointed by
association of allottees. The Allottee shall be responsible for any loss or damages
arising out of breach of any of the aforesaid conditions.

17. COMPLIANCE OF LAWS, NOTIFICATIONS ETC. BY ALLOTTEE

The Allottee is entering into this Agreement for the allotment of a [Apartment/Plot]
with the full knowledge of all laws, rules, regulations, notifications applicable to the
Project in general and this project in particular. That the Allottee hereby undertakes
that he/she shall comply with and carry out, from time to time after he/she has taken
over for occupation and use the said [Apartment/Plot], all the requirements,
requisitions, demands and repairs which are required by any competent Authority in
respect of the [Apartment/Plot]/ at his/ her own cost.

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18. ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTIONS

The Promoter undertakes that it has no right to make additions or to put up additional
structure(s) anywhere in the Project after the building plan has been approved by the
competent authority(ies) except for as provided in the Act.

19. PROMOTER SHALL NOT MORTGAGE OR CREATE A CHARGE

After the Promoter executes this Agreement he shall not mortgage or create a charge
on the [Apartment/Plot/Building] and if any such mortgage or charge is made or
created then notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in
force, such mortgage or charge shall not affect the right and interest of the Allottee
who has taken or agreed to take such [Apartment/Plot/Building].

20. APARTMENT OWNERSHIP ACT (OF THE RELEVANT STATE)

The Promoter has assured the Allottees that the project in its entirety is in accordance
with the provisions of the ________________________________________________
[Please insert the name of the state Apartment Ownership] Act). The Promoter
showing compliance of various laws/regulations as applicable in
_________________________.

21. BINDING EFFECT

Forwarding this Agreement to the Allottee by the Promoter does not create a binding
obligation on the part of the Promoter or the Allottee until, firstly, the Allottee signs
and delivers this Agreement with all the schedules along with the payments due as
stipulated in the Payment Plan within 30 (thirty) days from the date of receipt by the
Allottee and secondly, appears for registration of the same before the concerned Sub-
Registrar as and when intimated by the Promoter. If the Allottee(s) fails to execute
and deliver to the Promoter this Agreement within 30 (thirty) days from the date of its
receipt by the Allottee and/or appear before the Sub-Registrar for its registration as
and when intimated by the Promoter, then the Promoter shall serve a notice to the
Allottee for rectifying the default, which if not rectified within 30(thirty) days from
the date of its receipt by the Allottee, application of the Allottee shall be treated as
cancelled and all sums deposited by the Allottee in connection therewith including the
booking amount shall be returned to the Allottee without any interest or compensation
whatsoever.

22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, along with its schedules, constitutes the entire Agreement between
the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all
understandings, any other agreements, allotment letter, correspondences,
arrangements whether written or oral, if any, between the Parties in regard to the said
apartment/plot/building, as the case may be.

23. RIGHT TO AMEND

This Agreement may only be amended through written consent of the Parties.

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24. PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT APPLICABLE ON ALLOTTEE /


SUBSEQUENT ALLOTTEES

It is clearly understood and so agreed by and between the Parties hereto that all the
provisions contained herein and the obligations arising hereunder in respect of the
Project shall equally be applicable to and enforceable against any subsequent
Allottees of the [Apartment/Plot], in case of a transfer, as the said obligations go along
with the [Apartment/Plot] for all intents and purposes.

25. WAIVER NOT A LIMITATION TO ENFORCE

25.1 The Promoter may, at its sole option and discretion, without prejudice to its rights as
set out in this Agreement, waive the breach by the Allottee in not making payments as
per the Payment Plan including waiving the payment of interest for delayed payment.
It is made clear and so agreed by the Allottee that exercise of discretion by the
Promoter in the case of one Allottee shall not be construed to be a precedent and /or
binding on the Promoter to exercise such discretion in the case of other Allottees.

25.2 Failure on the part of the Promoter to enforce at any time or for any period of time the
provisions hereof shall not be construed to be a waiver of any provisions or of the
right thereafter to enforce each and every provision.

26. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement shall be determined to be void or unenforceable


under the Act or the Rules and Regulations made thereunder or under other applicable
laws, such provisions of the Agreement shall be deemed amended or deleted in so far
as reasonably inconsistent with the purpose of this Agreement and to the extent
necessary to conform to Act or the Rules and Regulations made thereunder or the
applicable law, as the case may be, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement
shall remain valid and enforceable as applicable at the time of execution of this
Agreement.

27. METHOD OF CALCULATION OF PROPORTIONATE SHARE WHEREVER


REFERRED TO IN THE AGREEMENT

Wherever in this Agreement it is stipulated that the Allottee has to make any payment,
in common with other Allottee(s) in Project, the same shall be the proportion which
the carpet area of the [Apartment/Plot] bears to the total carpet area of all the
[Apartments/Plots] in the Project.

28. FURTHER ASSURANCES

Both Parties agree that they shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other such
instruments and take such other actions, in additions to the instruments and actions
specifically provided for herein, as may be reasonably required in order to effectuate
the provisions of this Agreement or of any transaction contemplated herein or to
confirm or perfect any right to be created or transferred hereunder or pursuant to any
such transaction.

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29. PLACE OF EXECUTION

The execution of this Agreement shall be complete only upon its execution by the
Promoter through its authorized signatory at the Promoter’s Office, or at some other
place, which may be mutually agreed between the Promoter and the Allottee, in
____________________ after the Agreement is duly executed by the Allottee and the
Promoter or simultaneously with the execution the said Agreement shall be registered
at the office of the Sub-Registrar. Hence this Agreement shall be deemed to have been
executed at ____________________.

30. NOTICES

That all notices to be served on the Allottee and the Promoter as contemplated by this
Agreement shall be deemed to have been duly served if sent to the Allottee or the
Promoter by Registered Post at their respective addresses specified below:

_________________Name of Allottee
_________________ (Allottee Address)

M/s _____________Promoter name


_________________ (Promoter Address)

It shall be the duty of the Allottee and the promoter to inform each other of any
change in address subsequent to the execution of this Agreement in the above address
by Registered Post failing which all communications and letters posted at the above
address shall be deemed to have been received by the promoter or the Allottee, as the
case may be.

31. JOINT ALLOTTEES

That in case there are Joint Allottees all communications shall be sent by the Promoter
to the Allottee whose name appears first and at the address given by him/her which
shall for all intents and purposes to consider as properly served on all the Allottees.

32. GOVERNING LAW

That the rights and obligations of the parties under or arising out of this Agreement
shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of India for the time
being in force.

33. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

All or any disputes arising out or touching upon or in relation to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, including the interpretation and validity of the terms
thereof and the respective rights and obligations of the Parties, shall be settled
amicably by mutual discussion, failing which the same shall be settled through the
adjudicating officer appointed under the Act.

[Please insert any other terms and conditions as per the contractual understanding
between the parties, however, please ensure that such additional terms and conditions

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are not in derogation of or inconsistent with the terms and conditions set out above or
the Act and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder.]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF parties hereinabove named have set their respective hands and
signed this Agreement for sale at ___________________________ (city/town name) in the
presence of attesting witness, signing as such on the day first above written.

SIGNED AND DELIVERED BY THE WITHIN NAMED


Please affix Please affix
Allottee: (including joint buyers) photograph photograph
and sign and sign
(1)________________________________
across the across the
(2)________________________________
At ________________on ______ in the presence of: photograph photograph

SIGNED AND DELIVERED BY THE WITHIN NAMED

Promoter: Please affix


photograph
(1)________________________________ and sign
(Authorized Signatory) across the
photograph
WITNESSES:

1. Signature __________________________
Name _____________________________
Address ___________________________
2. Signature __________________________
Name ______________________________
Address ___________________________

SCHEDULE ‘A’ - PLEASE INSERT DESCRIPTION OF THE [APARTMENT/PLOT]


AND THE GARAGE/CLOSED PARKING (IF APPLICABLE) ALONG WITH
BOUNDARIES IN ALL FOUR DIRECTIONS

SCHEDULE ‘B’ - FLOOR PLAN OF THE APARTMENT

SCHEDULE ‘C’ - PAYMENT PLAN BY THE ALLOTTEE

***********

______________________________

* or such other certificate by whatever name called issued by the competent authority.

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