The text of the lease deed

(Translation of a lease deed typewritten in Hindi on four stamp papers of the aggregate value of Rs.10.)

This lease made on the 20th day of March 1992 corresponding to 30th day of Falgun Samvat 1913 (Friday), between the Governor of Uttar Pradesh (hereinafter called "the lessor") of the one part and Shri Ramjanmabhoomi Nyas, Sankat Mochan Ashram, Shri Hanuman Mandir, Sector-6 Ramakrishnapuram, New Delhi, declared and constituted under the deed executed by Ramanandacharya Swami Shri Shivramacharyaji Maharaj dated 18th December 1985 and registered on 18th December 1985 in Delhi, and whose present trustees are Messrs Pujya Mahant Paramhans Ramchandra Dasji Maharaj, Digambar Akhara, Ayodhya.

2. Vitrang Sant Paramhans Pujya Swami Bamdevji Maharaj, Anand Vrindavan, Vrindavan (Mathura).

3. Jagadguru Senior Shankaracharya Pujyaswami Shantanandji Maharaj, Jyotishpeeth Daraganj, Prayag; 4. Pujya Mahant Avaidyanathji Maharaj, Gorakshapeeth, Gorakhpur.

5. Pujya Mahant Nrityagopaldasji Maharaj... Chawni, Ayodhya; 6. Jagadguru Madhvacharya Pujyaswami Vishweshatirthji Maharaj, Udipi (Karnataka); 7. Jagadguru Ramanujacharya Pujya Swami Purushottamacharyaji Maharaj, Ayodhya; 8. Pujya... Gyan Jagatji Maharaj, Bodh Gaya (Bihar); 9. Pujya Mahant... Maharaj, Nirmohi Akhara, Ayodhya; 10. Pujya Mahant Ram... Vedanti, Vashisht Bhavan, Ayodhya; 11. Pujya Mahant Dharmadasji Maharaj, Sankat Mochan Mandir, Faizabad Road, Ayodhya; 12. Ex-Judge Shri Shivnath Katji, 25 Tashkent Road Prayag; 13. Shri Mant Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia, Gwalior; 14. Shri Vishnu Hari Dalmiya, Treasurer, 1Tees January Marg, New Delhi; 15. Shri Dau Dayal Khanna, Nand Bihar, Civil Lines, Moradabad; 16. Shri Badriprasad Toshnival, 21 Sadhna Enclave, New Delhi; 17. Shri Ashok Singhalji, Manager, 16/10 Hashimpur Road, Allahabad; 18. Shri Shirishchandra Dikshit, 4/13 Officers Colony, Qaisar Bagh, Lucknow, 19. Shri Devki Nandan Agrawal, 56, Dilkusha Naya Katra, Allahabad; 20. Shri Moropant Pinglay, Dr. Hedgewar Bhavan, Mahal, Nagpur; 21. Shri Brahmadeoji, Sankat Mochan, Hanuman Mandir, Sector-6, Ramakrishnapuram, New Delhi; 22. Shri Suryakrishnaji, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir Sector-6, Ramakrishnapuram, New Delhi; 23. Shri Onkar Bhave, Shree Ram Bhavan, 2, Mahadeo Nagri, Lalkuwan, Lucknow; 24. Shri Yashwant Bhai Bhatt, Ramjanmabhoomi Nyas Office, Ramkot, Ayodhya, hereinafter called "the lessee".

Whereas, the plot of land, situated at Ayodhya, Faizabad District, described in the schedule hereto and delineated on the plan annexed hereto with its boundaries coloured red, is reserved for the development as Shree Ram Katha Park project for the purpose of tourism development by Government of Uttar Pradesh.

And, whereas, the lessee has proposed to implement this project on behalf of "Shree Ramjanmabhoomi Nyas" using its own resources. Upon which it has been decided by the Government of Uttar Pradesh that the aforesaid land be given to "Shree Ramjanmabhoomi Nyas" to implement its project of Shree Ram Katha Park on lease in perpetuity.

Hence, under Government Grants Act (Act No. 15 of 1895), duly amended from time to time, this deed witnesseth that taking into consideration the rent hereby reserved, the lessor hereby demises the entire aforesaid land, described in the schedule hereto and delineated on the plan annexed hereto and thereon shown with its boundaries coloured red, this 20th day of March 1992 A.D. corresponding to 30th day of Falgun Samvat 1913 (Friday) in perpetuity under the following terms:

1. That the lessee shall pay a fixed annual rent in the first week of the month of April every year through treasury challan in favour of Government of Uttar Pradesh. The first such payment of rent shall be made in the first week of April 1992.

2. That the lessee shall pay all such rates, taxes, and other charges which now are or hereafter may be payable in respect of the aforesaid premises or the buildings to be erected thereon by the lessor or the lessee.

3. The lessee shall implement the Shree Ram Katha Park project on the aforesaid land at the earliest and shall develop and protect the aforesaid land for the said project and shall always maintain the construction on the aforesaid building for the said project in good condition and shall undertake repairs etc. from time to time.

4. The lessee shall every year, during day time, grant permission to the lessor or their agents to enter the aforesaid land and the buildings constructed thereon and inspect the same on receiving a 24 hours' notice for this purpose and upon receiving a notice with respect to any renovation or repairs as may be found necessary by them in writing or left by them in the said plot of land, the lessee shall remove such defects and get the repairs done within three months of the receipt of such notice.

5. The lessor is entitled to recover the balance amount of the rent fixed under this deed in the form of arrears of land revenue from the lessee on the Certificate of Secretary, Tourism Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, which shall be final and binding on the lessee.

6. In the event of any change in the trustees of Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas, or a new trustee is appointed in place of any present trustee, the lessee shall give intimation about any such change in writing to Secretary, Tourism Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, within three months of any such changes.

7. The lessee shall not in any manner assign the land hereby demised or buildings etc. to be constructed thereon without the prior permission of the lessor.

The expressions used heretofore "the lessor" and "the lessee" shall, unless repugnant to the meaning and context thereof, mean and include their successors and agents in case of the lessor and their successors and executors, administrators, representatives and agents, in case of the lessee.

In witness thereof, on behalf of the lessor and authorised by them, the Secretary, Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh, has affixed his signature on the dates given below.

The schedule of the property is as follows.Description of the plot(Details excised for reasons of space.)

Copy of the endorsement and documentary evidence.

Sd/- Dr. dated 20-3-92 Reg. No. 15810 Value 2/- for lease deed.

Shri Alok Sinha, Secretary of Uttar Pradesh Government, Tourism Department.

For the lessor and on their behalf and authorised by them.

Stamp vendor Bharat Kumar Gupt LIC No. 1626.

Sd/- Bharat Kumar Reg. No. 15211 S.M. No. 15810 Value 2/-

Sd/- Bharat Kumar Reg. No. 15812 S.M. No. 15810 Value 1/-

Sd/- Bharat Kumar Reg. No. 15813 S.M. No. 15810 Value 1/-

Sd/- Bharat Kumar Reg. No. 15814 S.M. No. 15810 Value 1/-

Sd/- Bharat Kumar Reg. No. 15815 S.M. No. 15810 Value 1/-

Sd/- Bharat Kumar Reg. No. 15816 S.M. No. 15810 Value 1/-

Sd/- Bharat Kumar Reg. No. 15817 S.M. No. 15810 Value 1/-

Sd/- Bharat Kumar Reg. No. 15818 S.M. No. 15810 Value 2/-

Sd/- Bharat Kumar Reg. No. 15819 S.M. No. 15810 Value 2/-

Sd/- Bharat Kumar Reg. No. 15820 S.M. No. 15810 Value 2/-

Sd/- Bharat Kumar Reg. No. 15821 S.M. No. 15810 Value 2/-

Sd/- Bharat Kumar Reg. No. 15822 S.M. No. 15810 Value 2/-

Sd/- Bharat Kumar Perpetual lease registration 1-50.

Copying Fee 6/- Additional Fee 15/- memorandum 2/- Total 29-50. Words about 1,000

Shri Alok Sinha, Secretary of Tourism Department, Uttar Pradesh Government Lucknow has submitted this document on this day the date 20-3-92 between 4-5 p.m. in the office of District Registrar, Faizabad

Sd/- Sachidanand Dube, District Registrar, Faizabad. 20-3-92

Alok Sinha... who is personally known to me...

Sd/- Sachidanand Dube, District Registrar, Faizabad 20-3-92

Alok Sinha

Shri Sachidanand Dube, District, Registrar, Faizabad

Reg. No. 1, Vol. 90, page 376,Registered this day the date 21-3-92.True CopySd/-...