Murali Krishna Pratapa 18 March 2025

Cancellation of sale without sale agreement and sale deed

What if a widow women (71 years) cancel sale with token advance 1L which is <5% of sale consideration after around 4months though there is no sale agreement or sale deed made

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A 71-year-old widow cancelled a property sale after four months, despite only a token advance being paid and no formal sale agreement or deed being in place. The consensus is that the seller is obligated to return the advance payment. It is recommended to issue a legal notice to the seller to request the return of the advance, potentially with interest, and to consult a senior advocate for further guidance.

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kavksatyanarayana (subregistrar/supdt.(retired)) 18 March 2025

Ask her to repay your advance amount by issuing a legal notice. As there is no agreement between you, consult a local senior advocate for the issue of a legal notice and further guidance.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 18 March 2025

If the vendor cancels the sale agreement for some valid reason, then she may have to return the advance amount with interest from the date of receipt of this amount till the date of settlement