1. Don't Pay ₹30 Lakhs - It's Extortion
IPC Section 384: Uncle demanding money for registration constitutes extortion - up to 3 years imprisonment
2. Send Legal Notice
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Will likely soften uncle - extortionists often back down when facing criminal liability
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Won't harm sale - protects your rights and shows buyer you're acting legally
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Include: Demand uncle proceed without extortion + warning of criminal case
3. If You Want to Exit Sale
Unregistered Agreement Rights:
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Valid for 3 years from execution date
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Can be cancelled with proper notice to other party
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Advance may be forfeited as per agreement terms
4. Consequences of Backing Out
If you signed and want to exit:
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Buyer can claim specific performance - court can force you to sell
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Advance payment forfeited as compensation
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Legal action possible for breach of contract
However: If uncle's extortion prevents sale, you have valid defense - sale failure due to criminal conduct, not your breach
5. Best Strategy
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Send legal notice to uncle demanding he stop extortion
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File FIR for extortion (Section 384 IPC)
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Proceed with sale without paying extortion money
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Document everything - uncle's demands, threats, refusal to register
Bottom Line: Uncle's ₹30 lakh demand is criminal extortion. Legal notice typically resolves such issues quickly. If sale fails due to his criminal conduct, you're not liable for breach - buyer should understand this is uncle's fault, not yours.