Power of Attorney for Development of Property by and in Favour of Developers (India) by OLL
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Power of Attorney for Development of Property by and in favour of Developers
To All to Whom These Presents Shall Come, we Mr... and Mr... residing at ... -
Whereas we (1)... and (2)... are the owners of an immovable property consisting of a plot of land situated at ... and which is more particularly described in the Schedule hereunder written and is held by us, being within ceiling limit.
And Whereas we have agreed to sell the said land to M/s A B & Co. by an agreement bearing date ... with a right to develop the said land by constructing thereon a new building with flats and other premises therein on ownership basis, before the sale or transfer Is completed in favour of the said Developers or their nominees including a co-operative housing society or limited company that may be formed by the purchasers of flats and other premises therein, as the said Developers may desire and which they have agreed to do on their own account and at their own risk.
And Whereas as the said land will continue to be of our ownership until the Deed of Transfer is executed, the Developers have requested us to execute a power of attorney in favour of their nominee or nominees and they have nominated Mr... and Mr... for this purpose.
And Whereas we, therefore, propose to appoint the said Mr... and Mr... as our Attorneys or agents with full power to do and execute the following acts, deeds and things, on our behalf and in our names and which the said attorneys have agreed to do.
NOW THEREFORE KNOW YOU ALL AND THESE PRESENTS WITNESS that We Mr... and Mr... hereby jointly and severally appoint the said Mr... and Mr... to be our true and lawful attorneys with full authority and power to do and execute jointly and severally all acts, deeds and things mentioned below for us and on our behalf and in our names viz.
1. To apply to the Competent Authority under the Urban Land (Ceiling & Regulation) Act. 1976 for grant of permission under sections 20121 or 22 of that Act if any required to develop the said land by constructing a new building and for that purpose to sign all applications and other papers, to appear before the Competent Authority and to give him all the papers and information as required and to do all acts and things necessary for the purpose of obtaining such permission.
2. To appoint an architect and to get the plans of the proposed building sanctioned by the Municipal Corporation of ... and other authorities concerned in respect of the new buildings proposed to be constructed thereon.
3. To prepare the building plans with the help of the Architect for the new building proposed to be constructed on the said land under the present development rules.
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This template is a Power of Attorney designed for property owners in India who have agreed to sell their land to a developer. It grants the developer or their nominees the legal authority to manage the development process, including obtaining building permits, dealing with municipal authorities, and executing the final deed of conveyance.
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About this template
What is this template?
This document is a special power of attorney granting developers the legal authority to handle all regulatory approvals and construction logistics on behalf of the landowners. It is not a sale deed itself but contains the power to execute a future deed of conveyance once development is finished. It specifically references Indian statutes like the Urban Land (Ceiling & Regulation) Act 1976.
When should you use it?
Use this when you are an owner of land in India and have entered into a development agreement with a builder who needs to interact with the Municipal Corporation. Use a standard General Power of Attorney if you need to grant broader personal financial powers unrelated to property construction.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Land (Ceiling & Regulation) Act Permissions | Attorneys may apply for permissions under sections 20, 21, or 22 of the Urban Land (Ceiling & Regulation) Act 1976. |
| 2 | Sanction of Building Plans | The agents are authorized to appoint an architect and obtain building plan sanctions from the Municipal Corporation. |
| 7 | Utility and Amenity Applications | The attorneys may apply for and obtain water supply, electricity, and drainage connections for the new building. |
| 10 | Deed of Conveyance | Attorneys possess the power to execute the final deed of conveyance in favor of developers, societies, or limited companies. |
| 11 | Legal Proceedings | The agents may prosecute or defend legal actions, engage advocates, and file appeals regarding the property ownership or development. |
| 13 | Society Registration | Attorneys are empowered to register a co-operative housing society under the Co-operative Societies Act for the flat purchasers. |
Who it's for
- Indian landowners who have agreed to sell land to a developer but remain legal owners until completion
- developers requiring authority to obtain I.O.D. and Commencement Certificates from Indian municipal authorities
- parties forming a co-operative housing society for flat purchasers under the Co-operative Societies Act
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