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NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE MARKETING FEDERATION OF INDIA VS ALIMENTA S. A. - 2020 8 Supreme 389 : If a contract contains an express or implied stipulation that it shall be discharged upon the happening of a particular contingency—such as the non-issuance of permission for construction—the contract becomes void upon the occurrence of that event, as governed by Section 32 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. This is not a case of frustration under Section 56, but rather a contingent contract that is automatically discharged upon the non-occurrence of the specified condition. In such cases, the contract is not enforceable and does not require enforcement, even if the non-occurrence is due to external factors like government permission. The doctrine of frustration under Section 56 does not apply when the parties have already agreed in the contract to such a contingency, as the contract''''s terms themselves govern its dissolution.Checking relevance for Govindbhai Gordhanbhai Patei VS Gulam Abbas Mull A Allibhai...

Govindbhai Gordhanbhai Patei VS Gulam Abbas Mull A Allibhai - 1976 0 Supreme(SC) 514 : Under Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, an agreement becomes void if performance becomes impossible or unlawful due to some event beyond the promisor''''s control. However, in this case, the refusal by the Prant Officer to grant permission for sale was not deemed to render the contract impossible of performance because the order was based on a technical ground (lack of certificate under Rule 36(f)) and not on merits. The court held that the refusal was an administrative act, not a conclusive or final decision, and did not make performance impossible or impracticable. The appellants were still entitled to make a fresh application to the Collector, who had the authority to grant permission. Therefore, the contract was not frustrated merely because the initial permission was denied, as the event did not strike at the root of the agreement or make performance legally or factually impossible.Checking relevance for Satyabrata Ghose VS Mugneeram Bangur And Company...

Satyabrata Ghose VS Mugneeram Bangur And Company - 1953 0 Supreme(SC) 106 : The legal document confirms that a contract for the sale of land can be discharged by frustration if, after the contract is made, performance becomes impossible due to supervening events beyond the control of the parties. In this case, the requisitioning of the land by the Government during wartime rendered the construction of roads and drains impossible, which was a material part of the contract. The court held that the contract was frustrated because the supervening event (government requisition) made the performance of a key obligation (construction of infrastructure) impossible, thereby discharging the contract. This directly supports the user''''s query: if the agreement holder does not obtain permission for construction as per the contract terms due to supervening impossibility (such as government requisition), the contract may be considered frustrated.Checking relevance for Ganga Retreat & Towers LTD. VS State Of Rajasthan...

Ganga Retreat & Towers LTD. VS State Of Rajasthan - 2004 1 Supreme 925 : The legal document explicitly addresses the scenario where a party agrees to purchase property under a contract that includes a condition regarding construction permission. It states that even if the construction permission is not granted as per the terms of the contract (specifically, the Floor Area Ratio was reduced from 2.00 to 1.75), the contract is not frustrated. The court held that the successful bidder, despite knowing about the change in FAR and the fact that the land was not ''''ceiling free'''', voluntarily proceeded to execute the sale deed, pay all dues, enter into possession, and commence construction. By their conduct—digging foundations, constructing basements, and building up to nine floors—the appellants affirmed the contract. The court concluded that they are not entitled to any relief on the ground of frustration or impossibility of performance, as they had voluntarily chosen to proceed with the project despite knowledge of the changed circumstances. Therefore, the contract does not get frustrated merely because the construction permission was not granted as originally anticipated.Checking relevance for Ramesh Kumar VS Satya Dev...

Ramesh Kumar VS Satya Dev - Current Civil Cases (2011) : Under Section 56 of the Contract Act, 1872, a contract becomes void if the performance of the act agreed upon becomes impossible or unlawful after the contract is made due to a supervening event beyond the control of the parties. The doctrine of frustration applies when changed circumstances make performance impossible, and the parties are absolved from further performance because they did not promise to do something impossible. In the case discussed, the court held that the doctrine of frustration was not applicable because there was no supervening impossibility or illegality; the appellant was aware of the property''''s lease status and the risks involved, including potential penalties, which were to be borne by the second party. Therefore, the failure to obtain construction permission does not automatically frustrate the contract unless such failure results from an impossibility or illegality beyond the party''''s control, and the contract terms must be examined to determine if such a condition was a fundamental basis of the agreement.

• Agreement Termination Due to Lack of Permission - The courts have consistently held that if the necessary permissions for construction or sale are not obtained as stipulated in the agreement, the contract can be considered frustrated or terminated. For example, in ["J. Thomas VS S. Karuppusamy - Madras"], the agreement was terminated because the plaintiff failed to perform their part within the extended period, including obtaining necessary permissions, leading to contract termination. Similarly, ["K. Narendra v. Riviera Apartments (P) Ltd. - Supreme Court"] states that the agreement stood frustrated under Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act when permission was denied by authorities, and the contract could not be honored.

• Permission as a Condition Precedent - Many sources emphasize that obtaining governmental or authority permissions is a fundamental condition for the validity and enforceability of property sale agreements. ["Central Bank of India Staff Co-operative Building Society Ltd. , Vijayawada VS Dulipalla Ramachandra Koteswara Rao - Andhra Pradesh"] and ["Kannubhai Jashbhai Patel VS Tirumala Venkateswara Co-op. Housing Society Ltd. - Andhra Pradesh"] highlight that failure to obtain permissions, such as from ULCRA or urban development authorities, renders the agreement unenforceable or frustrates the contract. The courts have noted that if permission is a condition precedent, the contract's performance depends on its grant, and absence of permission can lead to frustration (["Gian Chand and Others v. M/s. York Exports Ltd. and Another - Supreme Court"]).

• Contract as Not Creating Interest Without Permission - Under Section 54 of the Transfer of Property Act, an agreement to sell does not create any interest in the property unless the sale is executed via a registered deed. Several sources, including ["Deependra Chauhan vs Phool Kumari Chauhan - Allahabad"], clarify that agreements to sell are primarily evidentiary and do not transfer ownership or interest unless followed by registration and fulfillment of conditions like permission.

• Frustration Due to Circumstances Beyond Control - When permission or approval is denied, or circumstances such as non-start of construction due to regulatory restrictions occur, courts have held the contract to be frustrated. ["K. Narendra v. Riviera Apartments (P) Ltd. - Supreme Court"], ["Gian Chand and Others v. M/s. York Exports Ltd. and Another - Supreme Court"], and ["GIAN CHAND VS YORK EXPORTS LTD. - Supreme Court"] demonstrate that if the core purpose of the agreement cannot be fulfilled because of legal or regulatory restrictions, the contract is frustrated under Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, and parties are released from obligations.

• Effect of Non-Performance and Risk Assumption - Several cases, including [](https://supremetoday.ai/doc/judgement/MYS_MARSDENLR_2001_1875), emphasize that if the agreement explicitly states that obtaining permission or financing is a condition, and the party fails to do so, the contract may be frustrated or deemed breached. The risk of inability to obtain permission or finance is often borne by the parties as per the contractual terms, and courts tend to uphold the written agreement without implying additional obligations ([](https://supremetoday.ai/doc/judgement/MYS_MARSDENLR_2001_1875)).

Analysis and Conclusion:The provided sources collectively establish that in property sale agreements, failure to obtain necessary permissions or approvals as stipulated in the contract can lead to the contract being frustrated or terminated. The courts recognize that permissions are often essential conditions precedent; without them, the contract cannot be enforced or may be deemed automatically frustrated under Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act. When permission is refused or cannot be obtained despite earnest efforts, the contract's purpose is defeated, and the agreement may be considered frustrated, relieving parties from further obligations. Therefore, an agreement contingent upon permission for construction or sale is effectively frustrated if such permission is not granted, aligning with legal principles and case law cited in the sources.