Transfer of Property Act, 1882
Governs the landowner's rights and the developer's rights in the property during the development period.
Unlock your land's potentialthrough the right development partnership.
A Joint Development Agreement that defines sharing ratios, developer obligations, landowner security, RERA compliance, and clear exit mechanisms — protecting both landowner and developer.
Sharing RatioDeveloper Performance SecurityRERA ComplianceLandowner Protection
Rs 9,999
All-Inclusive
Registration Required
Legally Mandatory
RERA & GST
Fully Compliant
What we handle for you
A Joint Development Agreement that protects the landowner's land and the developer's investment — with clear sharing ratios, security, and completion obligations.
Sharing Ratio & Timelines
Draft clear sharing ratio between landowner and developer — by area or built units — and define the developer's construction and regulatory obligations with timelines.
Landowner Security
Draft the landowner's security provisions — developer bank guarantee, performance security, and development escrow — ensuring recourse if the developer fails to perform.
Quality & RERA Compliance
Include quality standards, specifications, landowner's inspection rights, and RERA compliance obligations with registration responsibilities clearly defined.
Termination & Exit Rights
Draft termination provisions, step-in rights, and completion guarantees — so the landowner can exit and recover the land if the developer defaults.
The 4-Step Drafting Process
From project description to a registered JDA — protecting both parties for the full development period.
01
Describe the Project
Provide details of the land — location, area, title status — the proposed development, and the desired sharing arrangement.
02
Lawyer Drafts the JDA
Our real estate lawyer prepares a comprehensive JDA covering all financial, construction, regulatory, and exit terms.
03
Negotiate & Finalise
Both parties negotiate key terms — sharing ratio, construction timelines, regulatory approvals, and security for the landowner.
04
Register the Agreement
The JDA must be registered as it involves immovable property — ensuring legal enforceability against both parties.
Legal Framework
Joint Development Agreements in India are governed by property law, RERA, tax law, and GST — all of which have changed significantly in recent years.
RERA, 2016
The developer must register the project under RERA and comply with disclosure and timeline obligations.
Income Tax Act — Section 45(5A)
Tax on JDA arrangements for the landowner is payable on the year of completion certificate or possession — not on execution of the JDA.
GST on JDA Transactions
GST implications on JDAs for the developer and landowner changed significantly from April 2019 — advice on current GST treatment is essential.
Client Success Stories
“We owned agricultural land in a developing suburb. LegalKonnect structured our JDA with a 40% sharing ratio, a developer bank guarantee, and clear RERA compliance obligations. The project is progressing on schedule.”
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Narayan Reddy
Hyderabad“Our previous JDA had no security provisions. When the developer slowed down, we had no leverage. LegalKonnect drafted our next JDA with a performance escrow and termination rights that actually protect us.”
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Lakshmi Murthy
BengaluruFrequently Asked Questions
Stamp Duty Not Included
Government stamp duty charges apply to registered documents and vary by state. These are paid directly to the government and are not part of our service fee. Your advocate will confirm the applicable amount for your state before any document is executed.
Sharing ratios vary based on land value, location, and project type. In major metros, landowners may receive 30–50% of the developed area. In tier-2 cities, this may be lower. The ratio is entirely negotiable and depends on the land's commercial value.
The JDA should include developer performance security — a bank guarantee, development escrow, or developer stock pledge — ensuring the landowner has recourse if the developer fails to perform. This is one of the most critical provisions to negotiate.
Under Section 45(5A) of the Income Tax Act, a landowner pays capital gains tax on a JDA arrangement only in the financial year the completion certificate is issued or possession is handed — not at the time the JDA is executed. This significantly defers the tax liability.
Yes, if the JDA includes clear milestone timelines and termination provisions for developer delay. Without such provisions, exit can be complex and contested. Robust JDA drafting is essential to protect the landowner's ability to exit and recover their land.