THIS LEASE AGREEMENT
(the "Agreement") is made at ________ on _____________ day of
_____________ by and
BETWEEN
_______________________________________________________________,
(hereinafter referred to as the “Lessee" which expression shall where
the context so permits mean and include its successors in interest and
permitted assigns) of the one part
AND
_______________________________________________________________,
(hereinafter referred to as the “Lessor" which expression shall where
the context so permits mean and include its successors in interest and
assigns) of the other part.
IT IS AGREED BY THE PARTIES as follows:
1. PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS
1.01 This Agreement sets out the terms and conditions
upon and subject to which the Lessor has, acting on the Written
Request of the Lessee which is attached as Lease Document # __ of this
Agreement, acquired/beneficially acquired the requested assets and
have agreed to Lease the same to the Lessee;
1.02 In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise
requires:
“Business Day” means a day on which the Banks are
open for normal business in Pakistan;
“Due Date(s)” means the respective dates for the
payment of the lease rentals as stated in the Appendices or if such
respective due date is not a Business Day, the next Business Day;
“Event of Default” means any of the events or circumstances
described in Clause 14 hereto;
“Indebtedness” means any obligation of the Lessee for
the payment or any sum of money due or, payable under this Agreement;
“Leased Assets” means Assets that are subject to
Lease under this Agreement, more particularly described in Lease
Document # __;
“Lessee” means the Client and is defined in the
preamble;
“Lessor” means the Institution and is defined in the
preamble;
“License” means any license, permission,
authorization, registration, consent or approval granted to the Lessee
for the purpose of or relating to the conduct of its business;
“Lien” shall mean any mortgage, charge, pledge,
hypothecation, security interest, lien, right of set-off, contractual
restriction (such as negative covenants) and any other encumbrance;
"Ordinance” means [insert description of the proposed
Ordinance];
“Parties” mean parties to this Agreement;
“Principal Documents” means this Agreement and the
Security Documents;
“Promissory Note” is defined in Clause 4.01(b);
“Prudential Regulations” means Prudential Regulations
or other regulations as are notified from time to time
by SBP and SECP;
“Rupees” or “Rs.” Means the lawful currency of Pakistan;
“SBP” means the State Bank of Pakistan established
under the State Bank of Pakistan Act, 1956 and includes any successors
thereto;
“SECP” means the Securities and Exchange Commission of
Pakistan established under the Securities & Exchange Commission of
Pakistan Act, 1997 and includes any successors thereto;
"Security Documents”
and “Security” is defined in Clause 4.01;
“Secured Assets” means all the Lessee’s [insert
description of assets in respect of which charge/mortgage may be
created];
“Specified Location” shall mean ______________ or
such other location as the Lessor may agree in writing;
“Supplier” means the Supplier from whom the Lessor acquires
Title of the Assets for onward lease to the Lessee;
“Taxes” includes all present and future taxes
(including central excise duty and sales tax), levies, imposts,
duties, stamp duties, penalties, fees or charges of whatever nature
together with delayed payment charges thereon and penalties in respect
thereof and "Taxation" shall be construed accordingly;
“Title” means such title or other interest in the
Assets subject to Lease under this Agreement;
“Total Loss” shall have the same meaning assigned to
it in the policy of insurance where under the Leased Assets are
insured and shall include such other terms in such policy that have a
meaning analogous to the term Total Loss as generally understood;
“Value Date” means the date on which the Lease
commences under this Agreement and is given in the Lease Document #
__;
1.03 Clause headings and the table of contents are
inserted for convenience of reference only and shall be ignored in the
interpretation of this Agreement. In this Agreement, unless the
context otherwise requires, references to Clauses and Appendices are
to be construed as references to the clauses of, and Appendices to,
this Agreement and references to this Agreement include its
appendices; words importing the plural shall include the singular and
vice versa and reference to a person shall be construed as including
references to an individual, firm, Institution, corporation,
unincorporated body of persons or any state or any agency thereof.
1.04 The recitals herein above and Appendices to this
Agreement shall form an integral part of this Agreement.
2. LEASE
2.01 The Lessor hereby leases to the Lessee and the
Lessee hereby agrees to take on lease from the Lessor, the Leased
Assets for the period stated herein upon the terms and conditions
herein set forth.
2.02 The Lessee covenants and agrees to pay the
amount of Rs.[-------] to the Lessor on execution of this Agreement as
a security deposit to be applied in the absolute discretion of the
Lessor in respect of any rent in default under this Lease at any time
or from time to time. The Lessee shall have no right of set off
against such security deposit, but shall be entitled to the return of
the said deposit after deduction of any costs, charges or expenses at
the end of the term of this Lease.
3. TERMS AND PERIOD OF LEASE
3.01 The term of the Lease and the charges payable
hereunder (hereinafter referred to as lease rental) with respect to
the Leased Assets shall be as set-forth in the aforementioned Lease
Document # __ attached hereto. The lease rental shall be payable
monthly/quarterly/semi-annually in advance/arrears on the day
mentioned in the Lease Document # __ during the term of the Lease.
3.02 This Agreement or the lease hereunder in respect
of the Leased Assets can be terminated only with the mutual consent of
the parties hereto. Such termination shall take effect after -------
days from the date of parties’ consent. This Agreement and all its
terms and conditions shall, notwithstanding the termination of lease,
continue in full force and effect until all obligations of the Lessee
under this Agreement are discharged (including the obligation to
return the Leased Assets to the Lessor in good operating condition in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement) and the payment of
all sums due hereunder to the satisfaction of the Lessor.
4. SECURITY
4.01 As security for the payment of the lease rentals
as well as any other amount due under this Agreement and use of the
Leased Assets as per conditions set out in this Agreement, the Lessee
shall:
(a) Furnish to the Lessor a collateral(s),
substantially in the form and substance attached hereto as Lease
Document #
____ (the "_______");
(b) Execute such further deeds and documents as
may from time to time be required by the Lessor for the purpose of
more fully securing and or perfecting the security created in
favour of the Lessor; and
(c) Create such other securities to secure the
Lessee’s obligations under the Principal Documents as the parties,
hereto, may by mutual consent agree from time to time.
(The above are hereinafter collectively referred to as the
"Security").
4.02 In addition to above, the Lessee shall execute a
demand promissory note in favour of the Lessor for the entire amount
of the lease rentals (the "Promissory Note");
(The Security and the Promissory Note are hereinafter collectively
referred to as the "Security Documents")
5. FEES AND EXPENSES
The Lessee shall pay to the Lessor on demand within 15 days of
such demand being made, legal and other ancillary expenses incurred by
the Lessor in connection with the negotiation, preparation and execution
of the Principal Documents and of amendment or extension of or the
granting of any waiver or consent under the Principal Documents.
6. PAYMENT AND ACCOUNTS
6.01 All payments to be made by the Lessee under this
Agreement shall be made in full, without any set-off or counter claim
whatsoever, on the due date and when the due date is not a Business
Day, the next Business Day and save as provided in Clause 6.02, free
and clear of any deductions or withholdings, to an account of the
Lessor as may be notified from time to time, and the Lessee will only
be released from its payment obligations hereunder by paying sums due
into the aforementioned account;
6.02 If at any time the Lessee is required to make
any non refundable and non-adjustable deduction or withholding in
respect of Taxes from any payment due to the Lessor under this
Agreement, the sum due from the Lessee in respect of such payment
shall be increased to the extent necessary to ensure that, after the
making of such deduction or withholding, the Lessor receives on the
Payment Date, a net sum equal to the sum which it would have received
had no such deduction or withholding been required to be made and the
Lessee shall indemnify the Lessor against any losses or costs incurred
by the Lessor by reason of any failure of the Lessee to make any such
deduction or withholding. The Lessee shall promptly deliver to the
Lessor original or copies of any receipts, certificates or other proof
evidencing the amounts (if any) paid or payable in respect of any
deduction or withholding as aforesaid.
7. DELIVERY
7.01 The Leased Assets as set out in the Lease
Document # __ attached hereto shall be delivered by the Lessor to the
place stated in the Lease Document # __. All costs incurred in
connection with delivery of the Leased Assets up to the point of
delivery as stated in the Lease Document # __ shall be borne by the
Lessor. Further, the Lessee shall notify the Lessor in writing of the
place at which such Leased Assets are to be installed, located, used
or operated and thereafter the Lessee shall not remove or shift the
Leased Assets to any other place without the prior written consent of
the Lessor.
7.02 Upon delivery of the Leased Assets to the
Lessee, the Lessee shall execute and deliver to the Lessor a receipt
or acceptance thereof in the form annexed hereto as Lease Document #
__. By such acceptance, the Lessee agrees and covenants that such
Leased Assets are in good working order, condition and appearance and
in all respects satisfactory to the Lessee and complete in all
respects.
8. USE OF LEASED ASSETS
8.01 The Lessee hereby agrees and undertakes that:
a) Lessee shall at all times store, house, use and
operate the Leased Assets carefully and strictly in conformity with
the instructions and directions of the manufacturers and/or
Suppliers thereof (including those relating to the environmental
conditions, if any, under which the Leased Assets is to be
transported, stored, housed, used or operated), whether such
instructions and directions are contained in the operational manuals
or are otherwise provided with or before or after the delivery of
the Leased Assets by the manufacturer and/or Suppliers thereof:
b) The Leased Assets shall be handled, used and
operated by authorized and suitably trained persons and shall not be
handled, used or operated by unauthorized or untrained persons;
c) The Lessee shall not do or omit to do any act or
thing by which the warranties and performance guarantees given by
the Suppliers and/or manufacturers of the Leased Assets would or
could become invalidated or unenforceable, whether wholly or in
part;
d) Each item of Leased Assets shall be used for the
normal and usual purpose of the business of the Lessee for the time
being, and, except with the prior permissions of the Lessor, for no
other purpose whatsoever;
e) The Lessee shall store, house, install, use and
operate the Leased Assets in compliance with all relevant laws,
rules, regulations, orders and direction, whether of the Federal or
any Provincial government or of any Municipal or Local Authority or
of any court, tribunal or other competent authority or officer;
f) The Lessee shall not sell, transfer, assign or
otherwise dispose off, loan, give on license, or part with the
possession of, or in any way mortgage, hypothecate, pledge, charge
or otherwise encumber, the Leased Assets and except with the
permission of the Lessor in writing, sublease or let for hire.
g) In the event the Leased Assets have been
acquired by the Lessor from the Lessee prior to or simultaneous with
the execution of this Lease, the Lessee represents and warrants, as
of the date of such acquisition, that (i) the Leased Assets are free
and clear of all liens, encumbrances or other charges of whatsoever
nature; (ii) the transfer of Lease Assets to the Lessor does not
violate any contract to which the Lessee is a party or by which it
may be bound and (iii) the Lessee has the necessary corporate power
and authority to transfer or sell the Leased Assets to the Lessor.
8.02 The Lessee shall not, without the prior written
consent of the Lessor, make any alteration, addition, or improvement
to the Leased Assets or change the condition thereof; In the event of
any component or accessory being affixed or added to the leased asset
in the process of alteration or improvement of any kind, such
component or accessory shall and be deemed to be the property of the
Lessee. Accordingly, the Lessee shall have the right to retrieve by
detachment or removal such accessories or components from the Leased
Assets, upon termination of lease (or earlier) provided that such
detachment or removal shall neither tend to damage the appearance nor
impair the working of Leased Assets.
8.03 Nothing contained in this article shall release
the Lessee from its liability for any storage, handling, use or
operation of the Leased Assets or any of them in breach of any of the
terms and conditions contained herein or in a manner contrary to any
provisions or requirements of the insurance policy or policies
intended to cover the Lessor’s liability as owner of the Leased Assets
or in contravention of any law, rule, regulation, order or direction,
whether of the Federal or any Provincial government or of any
Municipal or Local Authority or of any court, tribunal or other
competent authority or officer;
8.04 The Lessee hereby agrees to indemnify and save
harmless the Lessor from and against all claims and demands made and
all fines or penalties levied or imposed in respect of or arising out
of the storage, handling, use or operation of the Leased Assets or any
of them;
8.05 Lessee will immediately notify Lessor of any
change of place of permanent location of the Leased Assets.
9. MAINTENANCE OF LEASED ASSETS
9.01 The Lessee agrees to maintain each item of
Leased Assets in reasonable condition satisfactory to the Lessor. All
maintenance works shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the
maintenance manuals or other instructions and directions of the
manufacturers and/or Suppliers of the Leased Assets, or where no such
manuals instructions or directions are provided, in accordance with
the best practice in the industry;
9.02 The Lessee agrees to be solely responsible for
all maintenance and operating costs and expenses which shall include
but shall not be limited to fuel, oil and lubricants, repairs,
replacement of components and/or parts, periodic and preventive
maintenance and repair costs, incurred in connection with or in any
way referable to storage, handling, use and operation of each item of
the Leased Assets;
9.03 The Lessee also agrees to be responsible for and
forthwith to pay all fees, taxes, fines or penalties of operational
nature by and to whosoever payable and relating to the transportation,
storage, handling, use and operation of the Leased Assets, except the
income tax of the Lessor;
9.04 In the event of normal maintenance or operation
costs and expenses as aforesaid or fees, taxes, fines and penalties or
any other charges not being paid by the Lessee as herein required, the
Lessor may, but shall not be obligated, pay such cost, expenses, fees,
taxes, fines, penalties and charges and the Lessee shall forthwith
upon demand reimburse the Lessor therefore. The Lessor shall always
receive a fixed amount herein provided for as rent on the Leased
Assets leased hereunder, and any other charges, such as those
specified above shall be in addition to the rent payable by the Lessee
to the Lessor.
10. INSURANCE, ACCIDENTS, INJURIES AND INDEMNIFICATION
10.01 The Lessor shall procure insurance coverage
from reputable companies offering protection under the Islamic concept
of Takaful. Until the Islamic insurance concept of Takaful is
available the Leased Assets shall be comprehensively insured (with a
reputable insurance company) against all insurable risks, which shall
include, but not limited to fire, theft, accidents, collision, body
and engine damage, vandalism, riots and acts of terrorism.
10.02 The Lessee, its agents and employees shall
comply with all the terms and conditions of the said insurance policy,
including the immediate reporting of accidents or damage to the Lessor
and the insurance company and shall do all the things necessary or
proper to protect or preserve the Leased Assets in accordance with the
appropriate clause as mentioned in the Insurance policy. The Lessee
shall also provide all assistance to the insurance company and the
Lessor for a prompt settlement of any claim and shall take all such
actions and steps as may be necessary in that regard;
10.03 The Lessee shall be responsible for and keep
the Lessor indemnified against accidents and injuries, whether fatal
or otherwise, damages and losses occurring to any person or property
which may result from or be traceable to the storage, handling, use or
operation of the Leased Assets by the Lessee, its contractors, its
and/or their respective employees or agents, or any failure on the
part of the Lessee to observe and perform any of the obligations under
this Agreement or the instructions contained in the manufacturer’s
and/or the Supplier’s maintenance and operation manual or any other
instructions of the manufacturers and/or Suppliers and the Lessor. If
the Lessor shall have to pay any money in respect of any claim or
demand for which the Lessee is responsible hereunder, or incurs any
costs, charges or expenses (including attorney’s fees) in connection
with any such claim or demand, the amount so paid and the costs,
charges and expenses incurred by the Lessor shall be paid by the
Lessee to the Lessor in full upon demand;
10.04 The parties hereto agree that notwithstanding
anything contained in this Agreement, the Lessor shall also not be
responsible in any way whatsoever for the products derived from or
through the use or operation of the Leased Assets by the Lessee or
anybody else nor also as to their efficacy or merchantability or
otherwise, and the Lessee shall indemnify and keep indemnified the
Lessor against any and all actions, proceedings, liabilities, claims,
losses, damages, costs and expenses relating to or arising out of the
storage, sale, use or consumption of any product derived there from
which may be instituted against or suffered or incurred by the Lessor
or by any other person or party;
10.05 The Lessee further indemnifies the Lessor
against any loss or expense which the Lessor shall certify as rightly
incurred by it as a consequence of : (i) the occurrence of any Event
of Default, other than those stipulated in sub clauses (b), (c) & (i)
of Clause 14 of this Agreement and (ii) arising out of any
misrepresentation.
10.06 All proceeds of insurance, whether consisting
of Total Loss Proceeds or otherwise, shall be applied at the option of
Lessor towards:
(a) The replacement restoration or repair of the
Leased Asset if the same may be reasonably possible.
(b) The payment obligations of the Lessee to the
Lessor hereunder.
10.07 If any event covered by the insurance occurs,
the Lessee shall forthwith notify the Lessor regarding the same in
writing and shall immediately take all steps as may be required for
ensuring that the insurance claim is properly lodged, and for said
purpose, the Lessee shall sign all such documents as may be required
and allow full opportunity to the insurance company and its nominee
for carrying out inspection test, investigation and examination.
10.08 The Lessee agrees to pay the Lessor the cost of
repairing or replacing any damage arising out of misuse to the
Leased Assets;
11. REGISTRATION AND TITLE
11.01 The Leased Assets shall, where applicable, be
registered in the name of Lessor under the Federal/
Provincial/Municipal laws pertaining to registration of such assets.
Title, ownership and right of property in and to the Leased Assets
leased hereunder shall at all times remain vested in Lessor and the
Lessee covenants and agrees not to do or perform any act prejudicial
thereto. Notwithstanding such registration, it is understood and
agreed between the parties hereto that Lessor shall not be liable or
responsible for the infraction of or noncompliance with any
Federal/Provincial/Municipal statute, law, ordinance, rule or
regulation whatsoever relating to the operation or use of Leased
Assets;
11.02 Payment of all taxes incidental to usage and
ownership including the Road Tax, if applicable, shall be the sole
responsibility of the Lessee, and it is understood this payment has
been factored in the Lease Rentals. Further provided that if Lessee is
not in default under this Lease, the Lessor will, upon request,
furnish the Lessee a letter of authority for this purpose;
11.03 The Lessee shall affix a plate or label or
other mark on the Leased Assets indicating that it has been leased
from the Lessor and the Lessee shall ensure that such plates, labels
or marks are not covered up, obliterated, defaced or removed. The
detailed specifications and wordings of such plates, labels and marks
shall be provided by the Lessor to the Lessee and the Lessee shall
affix the plates, labels and marks on the leased assets in conformity
with said specifications and wordings;
11.04 As between the Lessor and the Lessee, the
Leased Assets shall remain personal or moveable property and shall
continue in the ownership of the Lessor notwithstanding that the same
may have been affixed to any land or building. The Lessee shall be
responsible for any damage caused to any such land or building by the
affixing to or removal there from of the Leased Assets, whether
affixed or removed by the Lessee or the Lessor, and the Lessee shall
indemnify and save harmless the Lessor from and against any and all
claims made in respect of such damage.
12. RETURN OF LEASED ASSETS
12.01 Return of the Leased Assets shall be at the
Lessor’s place of business or as specified in Lease Document # __
hereto attached. Any structural alteration, special equipment or
material alteration hereinafter required by the Lessee shall be added
only with approval of the Lessor and shall, subject to the provisions
of Clause 8.02, be removed at the Lessee’s expense prior to the end of
the term of the lease hereby granted. The Lessor shall be entitled to
label the Leased Assets as having been leased from the Lessor;
12.02 The Lessee agrees to return the Leased Assets
at the end of the term of the lease hereby granted or any extension
thereof or earlier upon termination of the lease, in good operating
condition and working order, free from any physical damage. In
general, normal wear and tear proportionate to the usage is to be
expected. The Lessee and the Lessor or their respective Agents shall
inspect and provide a jointly signed report on the condition of the
Leased Assets. However, any condition as a result of neglect or abuse
is the sole responsibility of the Lessee;
13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
13.01 It is understood and agreed that Lessor shall
not be liable or accountable to the Lessee for any loss, damage,
claim, demand, liability, cost or expense of any nature or kind
sustained by the Lessee directly or indirectly resulting from any
inadequacy for any purpose, or any defect therein, from loss or
interruption of use thereof, or any loss of business, profits
consequential or any other damage of any nature;
13.02 Parties hereto shall not be required to carry
out any of the terms of this Agreement if prevented from so doing by
Acts of God, or the State’s enemies or any other circumstances beyond
their control and shall not be liable for any loss or damages
sustained by any party resulting there from;
13.03 If the Leased Asset should be damaged without
any fault on the part of the Lessee, but be capable of being repaired
and if the applicable insurance proceeds be insufficient to pay the
full cost of repairing the same, the Lessee may arrange repair and the
difference between the actual cost of repairs and the amount of
insurance claim received for it from the insurance company shall be
payable by the Lessor. However, if the Leased Asset is completely lost
or incapable of repair the proceeds of insurance shall be payable to
the Lessor and this Agreement shall stand terminated;
13.04 All repairs, replacements or substitution of
the parts or component of the Leased Assets necessitated due to normal
usage shall be at the Lessee’s expense;
13.05 The Lessor has not made and does not hereby
make any representation as to merchantability, condition or
suitability of the Leased Assets for the purpose of the Lessee or any
other representation, with respect thereto. The Lessee agrees that its
obligation hereunder to pay rentals herein provided for shall not in
any way be affected by any such defect or failure of performance of
the Leased Assets once it has accepted the delivery of the same;
13.06 Whenever they fall due, the Lessee shall be
liable to forthwith pay all fees, central excise duties, taxes, levies
and penalties, under any statute or enactment for the time being in
forced as may relate to or charged upon or otherwise payable in
respect of the Leased Assets or any services in relation to leasing or
any transaction or activities under this Agreement. In the event any
fees, duties, taxes, levies and penalties or any maintenance or
operating costs are levied and paid by the Lessor, the Lessee shall be
responsible to reimburse the Lessor for the amount so paid. The Lessee
recognizes that the Lessor has no liability whatsoever to make any
payment whatsoever in respect of above stated account and the amount
receivable under this Lease Agreement as Lease rental shall be net and
not reducible in value on any account whatsoever.
14. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION
14.01 There shall be an Event of Default if in the
opinion of the Lessor in addition to the Events of Default stated in
the Ordinance:
(a) Any representation or warranty made or deemed
to be made or repeated by the Lessee in or pursuant to the Principal
Documents or in any document delivered under this Agreement is found
to be incorrect;
(b) The lease rentals payable under this Agreement
remain outstanding for a period of more than [Insert period];
(c) Any Indebtedness, including lease rentals
outstanding under this Agreement, of the Lessee in excess of
Rs.__________ (Rupees ________________only) is not paid when due or
becomes due or capable of being declared due prior to its stated
maturity;
(d) In the event of the Lessee making an assignment
for the benefit of its creditors;
(e) In the event of the Lessee (A) voluntarily or
involuntarily becoming the subject of proceedings under the
Bankruptcy or insolvency law, or procedure for the relief of
financially distressed debtors. (B) Has been unable or has admitted
in writing its inability to pay his debts as they mature to the
Lessor or to another party or the financial Lessor, (C) taken or
suffered any action for its reorganization, liquidation or
dissolution, or (D) had a receiver or liquidator appointed for all
or any part of its assets or business.
(f) Any authority of or registration with
governmental or public bodies or courts required by the Lessee in
connection with the execution, delivery, performance, validity,
enforceability or admissibility in evidence of the Principal
Documents are modified in a manner unacceptable to the Lessor or is
not granted or is revoked or otherwise ceases to be in full force
and effect;
(g) The total interruption or cessation of the
business activities of the Lessee;
(h) In the Leased Assets are used unreasonably or
in an abusive manner;
(l) Any costs, charges and expenses under the Principal
Documents shall remain unpaid for a period of ___ days after notice
of demand in that behalf has been received by the Lessee from the
Lessor;
(m) If there is any change in the majority
ownership and/or senior management of the Lessee without the consent
of the Lessor.
14.02 In the event that Lessor shall, by reason of
the breach of any of the terms of this Agreement or the termination of
this Lease becomes entitled to the return of the Leased Assets, then
notwithstanding any terms or conditions herein contained, Lessor at
its sole discretion in addition to any other remedy open to it and
without obtaining a judgment, decree or other order from a court, may
at any time without notice take possession of the said Leased Assets,
and the Lessee hereby authorizes and empowers Lessor, its servants,
agents, or other representatives to enter on any of the Lessee’s lands
or premises, or any other place or places where the said Leased Assets
may be found, for the purpose of taking possession thereof, and on the
happening of such an event or events the Lessee hereby irrevocably
appoints Lessor or any of its officers, agents, or representatives as
the Lessee’s true and lawful attorneys to execute such document as may
be necessary for the purpose of regaining possession of the said
Leased Assets and the accessories attached thereto. The Lessee shall
pay the costs of such repossession including transportation and
storage charges.
15. INSPECTION
The Lessee shall permit, during the currency of the Lease
Agreement, persons authorized by the Lessor to inspect and examine the
condition of the Leased Assets and, for the said purpose, shall permit
such persons to enter upon the premises where the Leased Assets are
situated, even where, in default of custody, control, and use, the
Leased Assets are not situated at the Specified Location.
16. PRUDENTIAL REGULATIONS
The Lessee shall comply with the Prudential Regulations and or other
regulations issued by any Government regulatory body including the SBP
and the SECP to Non-Banking Financial Institutions or banking companies
as if such regulations are applicable and binding on the Lessee.
17. REPORT OF BUSINESS
The Lessee shall furnish its latest audited and un-audited financial
reports, statements or other documents relating to the financial status
of the Lessee to the Lessor within ten (10) calendar days of the Lessor
requesting the same.
18. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
The Lessee hereby represents and confirms that:
(a) The Lessee has not defaulted in respect of any
payment obligation (whether relating to loan, finance or otherwise) or
any other type of obligation owed to any bank or financial
institution; and
(b) The Lessee has not defaulted in payment of any taxes or
other dues owed to the government or any local authority.
19. LEASE KEY MONEY/SECURITY DEPOSIT
The Lessor shall not be liable to mark-up, interest or other
charges to the Lessee in respect of the Lease Key Money/Security
Deposit, whether or not the same or any part thereof, is actually
returned to the Lessee.
20. PENALTY
20.1. Where any amount is required to be paid by the
Lessee under the Principal Documents on a specified date and is not
paid by that date, or an extension thereof, permitted by the
Institution without any increase in the Lease Rentals, the Lessee
hereby undertakes to pay directly to the Charity Fund, constituted by
the Institution, a sum calculated @ ------% per annum for the entire
period of default, calculated on the total amount of the obligations
remaining un-discharged. The Charity Fund shall be used at the
absolute discretion of the Institution, exclusively for the purposes
of approved charity.
20.2. In case
(i) any amount(s) referred to in clause 20.01
above, including the amount undertaken to be paid directly to the
Charity Fund, by the Lessee, is not paid by him, or
(ii) the Lessee delays the payment of any amount
due under the Principal Documents and/ or the payment of amount to
the Charity Fund as envisaged under Clause 20.01 above, as a result
of which any direct or indirect costs are incurred by the
Institution, the Institution shall have the right to approach a
competent Court
(a) for recovery of any amounts remaining unpaid
as well as
(b) for imposing of a penalty on the Lessee. In this
regard the Lessee is aware and acknowledges that in terms of the
Ordinance and notwithstanding the amount paid by the Lessee to the
Charity Fund of the Institution, the Court has the power to impose
penalty, at its discretion, and from the amount of such penalty, a
smaller or bigger part, depending upon the circumstances, can be
awarded as solatium to the Institution, determined on the basis of
direct and indirect costs incurred, other than the opportunity
cost.
21. ASSIGNMENT
21.01 This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure
to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Lessor, the Lessee and
respective successors’ permitted assigns and transferees of the
parties hereto, provided that the Lessee shall not assign or transfer
any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the
written consent of the Lessor. The Lessor may assign all or any part
of its rights or transfer all or any part of its obligations and/or
commitments under this Agreement to any Lessor, or other person. The
Lessee shall not be liable for the costs of the assignment and/or
transfer of commitments hereunder by the Lessor. If the Lessor assigns
all or any part of its rights or transfers all or any part of its
obligations and commitments as provided in this Clause, all relevant
references in this Agreement to the Lessor shall thereafter be
construed as a reference to the Lessor and/or its assignee(s) or
transferee(s) (as the case may be) to the extent of their respective
interests.
21.02 The Lessor may disclose to a potential assignee
or transferee or to any other person who may propose entering into
contractual relations with the Lessor in relation to this Agreement
such information about the Lessee as the Lessor shall consider
appropriate.
22. FORCE MAJEURE
Any delays in or failure by a Party hereto in the performance
hereunder if and to the extent it is caused by the occurrences or
circumstances beyond such Party’s reasonable control, including but not
limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes or other labor disturbances,
riots, civil commotion, war (declared or not) sabotage, any other
causes, similar to those herein specified which cannot be controlled by
such Party. The Party affected by such events shall promptly inform the
other Party of the occurrence of such events and shall furnish proof of
details of the occurrence and reasons for its non-performance of whole
or part of this Agreement. The parties shall consult each other to
decide whether to terminate this Agreement or to discharge part of the
obligations of the affected Party or extend its obligations on a best
effort and on an arm’s length basis.
23. GENERAL
No failure or delay on the part of the Lessor to exercise any
power, right or remedy under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver
thereof nor shall or a partial exercise by the Lessor of any power right
or remedy preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise
of any other power right or remedy. The remedies provided in this
Agreement are cumulative and are not exclusive of any remedies provided
by law;
23.02 This Agreement represents the entire Agreement
and understanding between the Parties in relation to the subject
matter and no amendment or modification to this Agreement will be
effective or binding unless it is in writing, signed by both Parties
and refers to this Agreement;
23.03 This Agreement is governed by and shall be
construed in accordance with the Pakistani law. All competent courts
at ________ shall have the non-exclusive jurisdiction to hear and
determine any action, claim or proceedings arising out of or in
connection with this Agreement.
23.04 Nothing contained herein shall prejudice or
otherwise affect the rights and remedies that may otherwise be
available under law to the parties.
23.05 Any reconstruction, division, reorganization or
change in the constitution of the Lessor or its absorption in or
amalgamation with any other person or the acquisition of all or part
of its undertaking by any other person shall not in any way prejudice
or affect its rights hereunder.
23.06 The two parties agree that any notice or
communication required or permitted by this Agreement shall be deemed
to have been given to the other party seven days after the same has
been posted by registered mail or the next Business Day if given by a
facsimile message or telex or by any other electronic means, or the
next Business Day as counted from the date of delivery if delivered by
courier mail.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties to this Agreement have
caused this Agreement to be duly executed on the date and year first
aforementioned.
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WITNESSES:
1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________
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