• Lost Agreement / Registration, legal Formalities - How to proceed

Hi,
Situation - We are the 3rd owner of CHS flat in Mumbai Following documents are available - 
1. (1985) Builder - 1st Owner -Original Sale Agreement and copy both are not available 
2. (1992) 1st Owner - 2nd Owner (Husband and Wife Joint owner) – Copy of Sale Agreement Available (Original Lost or misplaced)
3.Husband Passed Away in 1996, The name on share certificate gets transferred from Husband and wife to now only Wife in 1997
3. (2005) 2nd Owner (The wife now)- 3rd Owner (my family) – Original Sale Agreement, Registration, Index 2 originals available, 
We are now selling this flat, and the buyer has already applied for loan from a Bank.


Question: The bank is asking for the documents below to proceed further
1.	Loss of documents procedure to be followed for Missing original Agreements 1985 and 1992 agreements (What is that and how can we do, and the costs involved)
2.	Copies of affidavit/declaration/Indemnity bond executed by legal heirs of the Husband to society to transfer the said property in name of Wife in 1997(There is no such record in society as the wife was the legal heir with a minor child, how can this formality be completed now since it has been more than 20 years my family purchased the flat from the wife) How can we keep all the records and documents clear for any prospective buyers to apply and clear the loans easily
Asked 15 days ago in Property Law
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17 Answers

File police complaint about loss of , original documents

 

2) issue  public notice about loss of original documents

 

3) Apply for obtain certified copy of the said documents from sub registrar office

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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1. The bank is very well within their rights to demand the original documents or the compliance of the follow up procedures in case of loss.

2. When you bought the property you have urgently bought them without verifying any details neither you obtained any legal opinion, now that has become the reason to suffer so much, 

You may consult an advocate in the local and take his assistance to complete the legal formalities/procedures accordingly.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
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For the lost original title documents you will have to lodge a FIR with police and also publish a public notice in 2 local newspapers one in English and one in Marathi

As regards the second requisition, if the wife and child are not traceable then you will have to file a declaratory suit against them and obtain a declaration from the court that after the demise of husband his widow and child were the only surviving legal heirs of the husband and that both had consented for transfer of the husband's share in the flat to the name of wife (the minor would have given such consent upon attaining majority)

From your query it is clear that your title is defective and is not marketable 

The bank's requisitions are reasonable. First try to convince the bank by making an affidavit with indemnity so far the requisition of submitting the noc of the widow and child for transfer of husband's share to the wife's name, is concerned. If the bank does not agree then you would have to request the buyer to find another lender which would be flexible with the said requisition or which would dispense with it altogether 

Or else you will have to find a buyer who is not financed by a bank 

Atleast for now you can do the first step as regards the lost documents as stated above 

Yusuf Rampurawala
Advocate, Mumbai
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indemnity bond executed by them for transfer of flat 

 

2) certified copy of agreement executed with builder if origibal is lost 

 

3) if any public notice issued , FIR filed copy of same 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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If the wife and child can be contacted then you will have to take an affidavit from them that the flat was validly sold to you under your agreement and that it is binding on them. This affidavit assumes more importance when it comes to the child. 

The wife's indemnity given to you before or at the time of sale is not sufficient. 

Yusuf Rampurawala
Advocate, Mumbai
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79 Consultations

Steps to Proceed for Clear Title & Bank Loan Approval

1. Lost Sale Agreements (1985 & 1992) - Recovery Process

Police Complaint: File an NCR for missing documents.
Newspaper Notice: Publish in 2 newspapers.
Certified Copies: Get from Sub-Registrar office.
Indemnity Bond & Affidavit: Execute on stamp paper.

2. Legal Heirs’ Confirmation for 1997 Society Transfer

If Wife & Child Are Traceable: Get NOC & Indemnity Bond from them.
If Not Traceable: Execute an affidavit and issue a public notice.
Submit to Society: Get a letter confirming transfer validity.

3. Ensure Smooth Sale & Loan Processing

Organize All Certified Copies & Legal Documents.
Keep a Notarized Indemnity Bond & Society Confirmation Letter.
Consult a Property Lawyer for Title Clearance.

For detailed, personalized advice, consider a phone consultancy. Hope you find the information helpful. You are free to contact me for further discussion. If you could spare two minutes of your time to write a review, it would be greatly appreciated and bring immense happiness to read it. Thank you. Shubham Goyal.

Shubham Goyal
Advocate, Delhi
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You don’t need to obtain fresh indemnity bond from the wife 

 

however you will have to execute indemnity bond to indemnify purchaser 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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You have to take steps as per the instructions of the bank which has instructed you to produce the requirements.

It is exhaustive and time consuming, to be followed scrupulously.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
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The matter is related to loss of original title documents hence it would be imperative to obtain an indemnity bond also.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
87975 Answers
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No in this case again you don’t have to get indemnity bomd

Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
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Without perusing the documents what you say or for that matter the other documents, any further opinion rendered on this would be like groping in the dark.

Therefore, if you are prepared to take legal action and become free of all legal hassles you should better consult an advocate in the local and look for solution to all your problems.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
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If agreement was cancelled by registered cancellation deed then you have no problems 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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Correction of "Chuk Durusti Patra" on Cancellation Deed

🔹 Issue: The 2004 sale agreement was canceled, but the government receipt lists it as "Chuk Durusti Patra" (Error Correction Document) instead of "Radd Patrak" (Cancellation Deed). This may cause issues with the bank.

🔹 Steps to Fix It:
1️⃣ Check the Registered Cancellation Deed at the Sub-Registrar’s Office.
2️⃣ Apply for a Rectification Deed to correct the document type.
3️⃣ If Correction Isn't Possible, Get a Legal Opinion confirming the cancellation's validity.
4️⃣ Affidavit & Indemnity Bond stating the 2004 agreement was canceled and has no legal effect.

Since your 2005 sale is valid, this is just a precaution to avoid delays in loan approval.

For detailed, personalized advice, consider a phone consultancy. Hope you find the information helpful. You are free to contact me for further discussion. If you could spare two minutes of your time to write a review, it would be greatly appreciated and bring immense happiness to read it. Thank you. Shubham Goyal.

Shubham Goyal
Advocate, Delhi
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- You can get the certified copy from the office of the Registrar of those documents which are registered. 

- Further, for the loss of the documents you should publish a notice in the newspaper after filing an NCR of the loss of documents 

- Further, the Allotment letter can be procured from the builder 

Mohammed Shahzad
Advocate, Delhi
14873 Answers
225 Consultations

Thank you for sharing your detailed concerns. Since you are selling the property and the bank is demanding additional documents for loan approval, you must resolve these legal gaps to ensure a smooth transaction. Below is a structured step-by-step solution along with how I can help you draft all necessary legal documents efficiently and cost-effectively.

🔹 Key Legal Issues & Step-by-Step Solutions

1️⃣ Loss of Original Sale Agreements (1985 & 1992) – What to Do?

Since the original 1985 and 1992 sale agreements are missing, you must follow the Lost Document Procedure:

📌 Steps to Follow:
File an FIR (First Information Report):

  • A complaint should be filed at the local police station stating that the original agreements were lost/misplaced.
  • Get a copy of the FIR & Lost Document Report (LDR).
  • This helps in proving the documents were not deliberately concealed.

Issue a Public Notice in Newspapers:

  • Publish a notice in two newspapers (one English & one local language) stating that the documents were lost and if anyone has any claim, they should respond within 15 days.
  • This legally protects the ownership.

Prepare an Indemnity Bond & Affidavit:

  • The current owner (your family) must execute an Indemnity Bond & Affidavit confirming the loss and ensuring that there are no encumbrances on the property.
  • This document will serve as legal proof for the bank & future buyers.

📌 How I Can Help:
Draft the Indemnity Bond, Affidavit & Public Notice professionally.
Assist in filing the FIR & newspaper notice process.

2️⃣ Missing Legal Heir Affidavit (From 1997) – How to Resolve?

✔ Since the society transferred the share certificate to the wife in 1997, they should have ideally taken an affidavit/indemnity bond from the legal heirs (wife & minor child). However, since no such record exists, you need to fix this issue now.

📌 Steps to Resolve:
Contact the Wife & Son (If Traceable):

  • Since you have managed to locate their contacts, request them to execute a Legal Heir Affidavit & No-Objection Certificate (NOC) confirming that:

    • The husband passed away.
    • The wife was the legal heir.
    • The son has no objection to past property transactions.

If the Son is Untraceable or Unwilling:

  • Execute a Fresh Indemnity Bond stating that:

    • The transaction was done in good faith.
    • There were no disputes when the property was transferred.
    • The share certificate was transferred as per standard practice in the society.

📌 How I Can Help:
Draft the Legal Heir Affidavit & No-Objection Certificate (NOC) if the wife and son are available.
Draft a New Indemnity Bond & Declaration to protect you legally if the legal heir refuses to cooperate.

3️⃣ Issue with "Chuk Durusti Patra" (Correction Deed) in 2004

✔ Since an agreement was registered in 2004 but later canceled, and a cancellation deed was executed, the issue here is whether the correction is legally recorded properly.

📌 Steps to Resolve:
Verify if the Cancellation Deed was Registered:

  • Obtain a certified copy of the cancellation deed from the Sub-Registrar’s Office (SRO).
  • Ensure that the agreement cancellation is properly recorded in property records.

Clarify the "Chuk Durusti Patra" Entry:

  • "Chuk Durusti Patra" means Correction Deed in Marathi. This should not cause an issue if it correctly reflects the canceled transaction.
  • If there’s a discrepancy, file an Application for Rectification at the Sub-Registrar’s Office.

📌 How I Can Help:
Obtain & Review the Cancellation Deed to check for errors.
Prepare a Rectification Application if needed.

🔹 How I Can Assist You & Ensure a Smooth Property Sale

📌 Legal Drafting Services (Cost-Effective for You)
Draft Indemnity Bond & Affidavit for Lost Documents (For bank loan approval).
Draft Legal Heir Affidavit & NOC from Wife & Son (To complete missing records).
Prepare Indemnity Bond (If Son is Unwilling to Cooperate).
Assist with Newspaper Notice & FIR for Missing Documents.
Verify & Rectify "Chuk Durusti Patra" Issue.

🔹 How This Saves You Money:
✅ Instead of hiring a law firm in Mumbai at high fees, you get professionally drafted documents directly from me.
✅ You only need a local notary or advocate for minor filings, which costs much less.
✅ Ensures faster loan approval & smooth property sale, avoiding delays & buyer loss.

📞 Let’s connect now to draft all required legal documents and complete the process efficiently! 🚀

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Sharan Chopra
Advocate, Chandigarh
68 Answers

You need to Rectify the record by filing RTI in this matter. The said dept will rectify its records if the same is an error

Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
33063 Answers
215 Consultations

To ensure a smooth sale of your CHS flat and meet the bank’s documentation requirements, follow these steps:

1. Loss of Documents Procedure for Missing Original Agreements (1985 & 1992)

Since the original sale agreements (1985 & 1992) are lost or unavailable, the following process must be undertaken:

Steps to Obtain Legal Confirmation of Lost Documents:

  1. Lodge a Police Complaint (FIR or NC Report)

    • File a missing document report at the local police station mentioning the details of the lost agreements.
    • Obtain a copy of the FIR or Non-Cognizable (NC) report for record-keeping.

  2. Issue a Public Notice in Newspapers

    • Publish a notice in two newspapers (one English and one vernacular) stating that the documents have been lost.
    • Include details such as property address, transaction years, and request for any claimants to come forward within 15 days.

  3. Prepare an Affidavit and Indemnity Bond

    • Draft an Affidavit declaring the loss of documents and stating that they are not pledged or misused.
    • Prepare an Indemnity Bond indemnifying the buyer and the bank against any future claims related to the missing agreements.
    • Notarise these documents.

  4. Certified Copies from the Sub-Registrar Office

    • Apply for certified copies of the lost sale agreements from the local Sub-Registrar office where they were originally registered.
    • If they were unregistered, obtaining copies may not be possible, and reliance will be on newspaper notice, FIR, and indemnity bond.

2. Affidavit/Declaration by Legal Heirs of Husband for 1997 Share Transfer

Since there is no record of legal heirs signing an affidavit for the 1997 share transfer from Husband & Wife to Wife alone, the following can be done:

  1. Affidavit by Wife (Now Deceased) or Heirs of Husband (If Living)

    • If the wife is still alive, she can execute an affidavit stating that as the sole legal heir (along with the minor child), she received the share transfer from her late husband in 1997.
    • If she is deceased, her legal heirs (including the child, now an adult) can execute a fresh affidavit confirming no objections to past transactions.

  2. Indemnity Bond

    • The current owners (your family) can execute an Indemnity Bond stating that the property was acquired in good faith and no claims exist from the husband's heirs.

  3. Society Confirmation Letter

    • Request the society to issue a letter confirming that the share certificate was duly transferred in 1997, and no objections were raised.

3. Ensuring Clear Documentation for Future Buyers


  • Compile and Notarise all Affidavits & Indemnity Bonds to avoid any future complications.

  • Obtain Encumbrance Certificate (EC) from the Sub-Registrar Office to confirm no legal issues.

  • Ensure Proper Chain of Title – Certified copies of the 1985 & 1992 agreements and the 2005 sale agreement should be documented properly.

  • Update Society Records – Request the society to issue a no-dues and title confirmation letter.

By following these steps, the property title will be legally secure, and banks will process loan approvals smoothly.

If you require professional assistance in drafting the legal documents, feel free to get in touch.

Thanks and Regards,
Advocate Aman Verma
Legal Corridor

Aman Verma
Advocate, Delhi
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