• Agreement and power attorney

1. What all aspects to be considered while signing an agreement and giving power of attorney to local builder who is making an appartment on my plot along with neighbouring two plot owners. The bulder is constructing five floor excluding stilt parking, out of which I will be given three flats, in 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor. How do I ensure that builder is adequately penalised if not able to complete the project in time of two yrs as comitted by builder in agreement.

2. I am 80 yrs old and sole owner of the plot (though will has been made) how to I ensure that the three flat which I get on completion is registered to my wife and two children incase of my demise in next two yrs while the builder is constructing.

3. Can the power of attorney misused by the builder (the builder has taken power of attorney for giving land for construction of appartment by two neighbouring plot owners)

4. Incase I plan to add my wife as coowner in plot registeration. How much time and money is required in bhubneswar registration office
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When giving a power of attorney (POA) to a builder for constructing an apartment on a plot, you should consider the following:

 

Ensure the POA is registered and the required stamp duty has been paid. 

Verify that the principal has a valid title to the property and is listed as the owner in government records. 

Clearly define the rights and responsibilities of the principal and the POA holder. This includes decisions such as selling, leasing, or hypothecating the property. 

Ensure the POA is in effect and the principal is alive on the date of any documents based on the POA. 

If the POA is executed abroad, ensure it is notarized or signed by Indian Consulate officials. 

The principal can revoke the POA at any time if they are still of sound mind. The revocation process involves informing the agent in writing, signing the letter in front of a notary public, and delivering the letter to the agent. 

A POA is a legal document that allows someone to act on your behalf for legal and financial matters.

You may ensure that no other task has been mentioned in the power of attorney deed to be executed in his favor to avoid misuse.

You can take the assistance of an experienced lawyer to prepare a proper and flawless deed.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
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Execute development agreement with builder 

 

it should be stamped and registered 

 

also supplementary sharing agreement 

 

ask builder to give bank guarantee for completion of work 


 

You have to execute gift deed in favour of wife for 50 per cent share in plot 

 

it should not take more than 15 days 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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Drafting of an agreement especially of this nature is a time consuming and tedious process which can not be sumamarised  here in reply to your query.

You need an advocate with whom you would show all the papers, sit with him to discuss the issues and then a proper Joint Development Agreement can be drafted.

Devajyoti Barman
Advocate, Kolkata
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- A Collaboration Agreement is needed between an owner of the land and a builder where the land owner contributes the land and the developer undertakes the responsibility of obtaining approvals, property development, launching and marketing the project with the help of his financial resources. 

- As per law, the builder is not the transferee or buyer of the flats as per the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 under the Collaboration Agreement.

- The ownership lies with the owner of the land, but the landowner grants the builder along with development rights, a license to enter the land for the purpose of development.

- The license/authority to enter the land is typically given by way of a Power of attorney issued in favor of the Builder, and this General power of attorney should be registered with the Registrar in order to be legally binding on both parties.

- Hence, the transfer of the land on which construction will be carried by the Builder, is mandatory. 

- On completion of the construction by the builder, the occupancy right is granted by the competent authority to the owner, and the owner will himself execute the sale deed in favour of the buyers.

- Further, in case of breach of the terms of the Collaboration agreement, the land owner will have the right to revoke the power of attorney.

- You should take services of a lawyer for drafting the agreement.

Mohammed Shahzad
Advocate, Delhi
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  1. Key Aspects for Agreement and Power of Attorney (POA):


    • Builder Obligations: Specify timelines, quality standards, and penalties for delays.


      • Penalty Clause: Include a clause for financial penalties if the project exceeds the 2-year timeframe.

      • Bank Guarantee: Ask for a refundable bank guarantee as security.


    • POA Scope: Limit the POA to construction-related activities (e.g., obtaining approvals). Exclude rights to sell, mortgage, or transfer ownership.

    • Delivery Assurance: Ensure the builder registers your 3 flats in your name before possession.

  2. Securing Flats in Case of Demise:

    • Include a clause in the agreement specifying that the builder will register the 3 flats in the names of your wife and children in case of your demise during construction.
    • Execute a specific Will bequeathing these flats to them.
    • Alternatively, create a registered family settlement agreement ensuring the distribution.

  3. Preventing Misuse of POA:

    • Restrict the scope of POA: Clearly define it for project-specific purposes only.
    • Include a revocation clause allowing you to terminate the POA if misused.

    • Monitor activity: Keep track of transactions undertaken by the builder.

  4. Adding Wife as Co-owner:

    • Process: Execute a gift deed to transfer part ownership to your wife.
    • Cost:


      • Stamp Duty: Minimal (around 1–2% of the land value for family transfers in Odisha).

      • Registration Fee: Nominal charges (~₹1,000 to ₹5,000).

    • Time: Typically completed in 2–3 days.

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Shubham Goyal

Shubham Goyal
Advocate, Delhi
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Dear Client, There are a few things that a person needs to be careful about at the time of signing the deed and handing over the power of attorney to the builder for ensuring his interest. It will demand that the contract which is entered between the builder reflects a timeline when such a project is expected to be completed. Include also a penalty clause specifying an amount of compensation if such commitment beyond two years is delayed.

The contract should also carry construction milestones. The disputes can be amicably settled through arbitration. Get it registered with the local sub-registrar to give the strength of enforceability. To make the transfer of three flats available to your wife and children at your death due to some cause during the period of construction, get a provision in the agreement for this transfer or execute a separate will or declaration of intent for this purpose.

Alternately, a trust deed or an agreement of joint ownership could also be drafted to protect their interests.Draft a special power of attorney limiting the powers of the builder strictly to the things necessary for the project such as getting permits and representing you in the construction, excluding from it sale, transfer, or mortgage of the property without your written consent. If you would like your wife to be a joint owner of the plot, you can have a gift deed or a sale deed prepared in her name. This will incur stamp duty, approx. 2-3%-and registration fees. This should all be done at the sub-registrar's office in Bhubaneswar and shall take approximately about a week in total. You should hire a property lawyer to draft and review all agreements and legal documents that would ensure your interests are very well protected during the process. 

Hope that this helps you to solve your problem.

Anik Miu
Advocate, Bangalore
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There are broad parameters just ensure that the averments are in your favour and same is registered 

Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
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