What is this service?
An agreement between a landowner and developer to develop the property jointly.
A JDA records the terms on which a landowner's property is developed by a developer - area sharing, timelines, deposits and obligations. JDAs and connected PoAs are typically registered, and stamp duty treatment depends on the terms. This is a high-value, high-risk document: independent legal review is essential.
Why and when you need it
- Why
- It allocates rights, shares and obligations and is the base document for the entire development.
- Who needs it
- Landowners and real estate developers.
- When
- Before any development or construction begins on the land.
Required documents
- Landowner's complete title documents
- Khatha, tax and EC for the land
- Developer entity documents and authorisations
- Agreed area-sharing and commercial terms
- Identity proofs of the parties and witnesses
Identity and supporting documents
- PAN card of each applicant or party
- Aadhaar card or another government photo identity and address proof
- Passport-size photographs
- For companies and associations: incorporation documents, board resolution and authorisation letter
Step-by-step procedure
- Independent legal review of title and the proposed terms
- Negotiate and draft the JDA with a clear schedule and sharing terms
- Enter details and upload the draft on Kaveri 2.0
- Pay applicable stamp duty and registration fees
- Register the JDA (and any linked PoA) at the SRO
Fees, stamp duty and timelines
- Government fee
- Government fees, where applicable, are paid only on the official portal or at the government office. Confirm the current amount on the official portal before payment.
- Assistance charges
- Professional assistance charges are quoted after understanding your requirement. Government fees and SRCHN service charges are always shown separately. Confirm the final quote before work begins.
- Processing time
- Processing time varies by office and case. No completion timeline is guaranteed.
Government fees and SRCHN assistance charges are always kept separate. Nothing here is an invented price - confirm current amounts on the official portal or with our team before paying.
Legal requirements
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- Registration Act, 1908
- Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957
- Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 where the project is registrable
Common rejection reasons
- Title defects or pending litigation on the land
- Terms not sufficiently certain for registration
Important cautions
Never sign a JDA or linked PoA without independent legal advice
Check whether the project must be registered under K-RERA before marketing
Record deposits, timelines, sharing and exit terms precisely
FAQs
Must a JDA be registered?
JDAs that create rights in immovable property are generally registered. The exact treatment depends on the document - confirm for your draft.
Does a JDA come under RERA?
Where the development is a registrable real estate project, K-RERA registration is required before advertising or selling. Verify on the K-RERA portal.
