Dear sirs,
I have zeroed upon a 100sqm CIDCO tender plot in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. I have given the 20% amount as token to the seller after both the parties signed an MoU prepared by a lawyer. Title search has been carried out and the property seems to be clear from any issues (confirmed with lawyer). The seller has to pay property tax on the plot and we are good to go completing the transaction
I am in a bit hurry as I have to leave for US for two months soon. The seller says he needs around 10 days to pay up the property tax and settle other dues in CIDCO. I was wondering if I could expedite the process a little. I need your help with:
1. Should we both sign a Agreement For Sale in the meantime and complete most payment (say 75%) including black portion (20% of property value)? Do I need to register the Agreement For Sale or the registration of tripartite is sufficient?
2. The seller will not sign all the documents until he receives full payment. And I do not wish to pay up black portion (not mentioned anywhere) until I have at least one legally binding document that makes sure that seller cannot go back on the deal. Is the Registration For Sale powerful enough document? Or do I need to get some other document signed.
3. The process recommended by lawyer is as follows:
3.1. We both sign the Agreement For Sale. No need to register it as it's just for tax and bank loan purposes.
3.2. I pay stamp duty, get the plot transferred in my name and get the tripartite document registered.
With the above two steps, will I become the legal owner of the plot or do I need to do something else as well?
Many thanks in advance.