LLP Agreement
LLP Agreement
LLP Agreement
OF
NAME OF LLP
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LLP AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
AND
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MR.PARTNER 2 S/o Shri Father’s Name aged 69 years,of Mumbai,
Indian Inhabitant residing at Full address of Partner 2 hereinafter
called ‘the Party of the OTHER PART’ (which expression shall unless
repugnant to the context or meaning thereof be deemed to mean and
include his heirs, executors, administrators and permitted assigns) of
the OTHER PART ;
WHEREAS
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of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 WITNESSETH and it
is hereby agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
I. Preliminary
2. DEFINITIONS
In this Agreement and in the Schedules hereto, the following terms
shall have the following meanings unless the context otherwise
requires.
(a) “Accounting Year” means the Financial year as defined in the
LLP Act, 2008
(b) "The Act" or “LLP Act” means the Limited Liability
Partnership Act, 2008
(c) “Business” includes every trade, profession service “Change”
means a change in the constitution of the body of Partners or
Designated Partners other than their admission afresh.
(d) “Designated Partner” means the Designated partners of the
LLP and includes persons holding the position of Designated Partners
by whatever name called.
(e) “LLP” means the Limited Liability Partnership formed in the
name of Spotless Solutions LLP pursuant to this LLP Agreement.
(f) “LLP Agreement” means this Agreement or any
supplementary Agreement hereto determining the mutual rights and
duties of the partners and their rights and duties inter se and in relation
to the LLP.
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(g) “Partner” means any person who becomes a partner of the
LLP in accordance with this LLP Agreement.
(h) “The seal” means the common seal of the LLP.
5. NAME OF LLP
5.1 The LLP shall be called NAME OF LLP or such other name
(containing the word ‘NAME OF LLP’) as may be mutually agreed
upon by and between the parties hereto with the requisite approval of
the concerned Registrar.
5.2 The LLP may change its name by following the procedureas
laid down in the said Act.
6. BUSINESS OF LLP
6.1 The business of the LLP shall be :-
1) Investment Advisory
2) Tax advisory.
3) Financial Planning
5) Corporate alliances.
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6) Private Equity investments
8 PARTNERS OF LLP
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8.1 The Partners of the LLP shall be the Parties to this Agreement
or any person who becomes a partner of the LLP in accordance with
this LLP Agreement. There shall be no limit on the number of Partners
to be admitted at any time and from time to time and which shall be
done by changing the provisions of this LLP Agreement, if necessary,
and as required subject to its acceptance by all the then existing
Partners at a meeting or otherwise confirmed in writing.
8.2 On incorporation of the LLP, the parties being the persons who
have subscribed to the Incorporation Document shall be its Partners
and any other person may become a Partner in accordance with the
provisions of this Agreement.
8.3 The following shall be the first Partners of the LLP as specified
in the Incorporation Document:
(i) MR. NAME OF PARTNER 1
(ii) MR. NAME OF PARTNER 2
8.4 The number of Partners shall be not less than two. There shall
be no maximum limit for the number of Partners.
8.5 No person may be introduced as a partner without the consent
of 2 of the partners.
8.6 Each partner may take part in the management of the Limited
liability Partnership.
9 DESIGNATED PARTNERS
9.1 The First Designated Partners of the LLP as named in the
Incorporation Document are :-
SR NAME OF DESIGNATED DPIN OF AUTHORISED
. PARTNER REPRESENTATIVE
NO
1 NAME OF PARTNER 1 DIN OF PARTNER 1
2 NAME OF PARTNER 2 DIN OF PARTNER 2
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9.2 The said Designated Partners have given their consent to act as
Designated Partners of the LLP
9.3. There shall be at least two Designated Partners of the LLP.
9.4 The Designated Partners shall satisfy all the conditions and
requirements as may be prescribed by the Central Government in that
behalf.
9.5. Every Designated Partner shall have a Designated Partner
Indentification Number.
9.6. Details/particulars of every Designated Partner and his consent
to act as such should be filed with the Registrar within thirty days of
his appointment.
9.7. The Business of the LLP shall be conducted and managed by
the Designated Partners and the decision of the Designated Partners
shall be final and conclusive on the LLP in respect of all matters
relating to the management and conduct of the day to day business of
the partnership.
9.8 The Designated Partners shall be responsible and answerable
for the doing of all acts, deeds, matters and things as required to be
done by the Limited Liability Partnership in compliance of the
provisions of the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 and Rules
made thereunder from time to time including filing of any document,
Return, Statement, Report, etc. pursuant to the provisions of the said
Act/Rules.
9.9. The Designated Partners shall carry out the business of the
Partnership for the greatest common advantage of the partners and
shall be bound to make good to the partnership any loss directly
caused by or attributable to his acts or omissions or which he was
legally forbidden to do.
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9.10. No Designated partner shall without the written consent of the
other Designated Partner do any of the following acts :ii) Release or
compound any debt or claim owing to the LLP.
iii) Guarantee the payment or discharge of any sum or claim.
iv) Execute any deed or stand surety for any payment for or
acknowledge any liability on behalof the LLP.
v) Transfer in any manner or by any mode whatsoever his interest
in the LLP.
9.11. The Designated Partners shall be liable to all penalties imposed
on the Limited Liability Partnership for any contravention of the
provisions of the Act.
9.12. The Designated Partner shall indemnify the LLP for any loss
caused to it by his fraud or willful neglect in the conduct of the
business of the LLP.
9.13 The Designated Partners shall be entitled to
remuneration for carrying on the business or management of
the Limited Liability Partnership.
9.14 The Designated Partner can appoint any person as his
representative by passing a Board Resolution. Uponthe death or
cessation of such representative, the Designated Partner can appoint
another representative by passing a Board Resolution.
9.15 On the insolvency of the Designated Partner, such partner shall
inform the LLP and the other partner about the same within 7 days.
9.16 After the registration of the LLP, all expenses incurred by the
Designated Partners prior to the incorporation shall be reimbursed to
them from the accounts of the LLP including inter alia the costs of
promotion and registration, legal fees, costs of printing and stamp
duties and all other direct costs at actuals as per the accounts rendered
to the LLP by the Partners.
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9.17 The Designated Partners shall be true and just to each other at
all times during the continuance of the partnership and shall diligently
and faithfully employ themselves in the conduct and management of
the said business and concerns of the partnership.
10. CONTRIBUTION
10.1 The Initial capital of the LLP shall be Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten
Thousand only)and shall be contributed by the partners in the
following proportion:-
Party of the One Part 50 (fifty)% i.e. Rs.5,000/- (Rupees Five
Thousand only)
Party of the Other Part 50 (fifty)% i.e. Rs.5,000/- ( Rupees Five
Thousand only)
10.2 The Contribution can be increased or reduced with the consent
of the Partners.
10.3 If any further capital is required at any time for the purposes of
the LLP, the same shall be additionally contributed by the partners in
their respective proportion of capital contributions made, unless
otherwise agreed upon by the Partners. Existing loans advanced or
deemed as advanced by the Partners to the LLP shall not be convertible
into such capital contribution.
10.4 No Interest shall be payable by the LLP on the Contribution
received from Partners.
10.5 A separate capital account shall be maintained for each Partner.
No Partner shall withdraw any part of his capital account while he is a
Partner.
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a. In case of death, retirement, expulsion or cessation of the said
Partner.
b. Winding up of the LLP
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c. The Partners shall render true accounts and full information of
all things affecting the LLP, partner(s) of the LLP or their Legal
representatives.
d. The Partners shall account to the Limited Liability Partnership
for any benefit derived by him without the consent of the Limited
Liability Partnership from any transaction concerning the Limited
Liability Partnership, or from any use by him of the property, name or
any business connection of the Limited Liability Partnership.
e. In case any Partner of the LLP desires to transfer or assign his
interest or shares in the LLP, he is bound to first offer the same to the
other partner by giving 15 days notice. In the absence of any
communication by the other partner, the concerned partner can transfer
or assign his share in the market.
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a.vi. Encumber or otherwise charge or pledge the properties of the
LLP.
a.vii. Draw or accept or endorse unauthorisedly any bill of exchange
or promissory note on LLP’s account.
a.viii. Draw and sign any cheque on behalf of the LLP unauthorisedly
in excess of Rs (MENTION AMOUNT) on its banking account.
a.ix. Remit the whole or part of any debt due to the LLP.
a.x. Lease, sell, pledge or otherwise transfer any of the properties of
the LLP otherwise than in the ordinary course of business.
a.xi. Commit to buy or buy any immovable property for the LLP.
a.xii. Do any act or omission rendering the LLP liable to be wound
up.
a.xiii. Discuss business secrets of the LLP with outsiders.
a.xiv. Derive profits from any transaction of the LLP or from the use
of its name, resources or assets or business connection.
a.xv. Submit any dispute relating to the LLP’s business to arbitration.
a.xvi. Open a banking account on behalf of the LLP in his own name.
a.xvii. Commit to compromise or relinquish any claim in whole or in
part of the LLP.
a.xviii. Withdraw or not prosecute any claims or proceedings filed on
behalf of the LLP
a.xix. Admit on behalf of the LLP any liability or claim in a suit or
proceeding against the LLP.
a.xx. Transfer, assign or otherwise encumber his share in the assets
or profits of the LLP.
a.xxi. Engage or be concerned or interested in any other business,
directly or indirectly competing with the business of the LLP.
a.xxii. Do any act that may conflict his interest with the interest of the
LLP or its other Partner.
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15. EXTENT OF LIABILITY OF THE LLP
The LLP is not bound by anything done by a partner in dealing with a
person if—
a. the partner in fact has no authority to act for the LLP in doing a
particular act; and
b. such person knows that he has no authority or does not know or
believe him to be a partner of the LLP.
17. INDEMNITY
17.1 The LLP shall indemnify each partner in respect of payments
made and personal liabilities incurred by him.
a. In the ordinary course and proper conduct of the business of the
LLP; or
b. In or about anything necessarily done for the preservation of the
business or property of the LLP.
17.2 The LLP shall indemnify and defend its Partners and other
Officers from and against any and all liability in connection with
claims, actions and proceedings (regardless of the outcome), judgment,
loss or settlement thereof, whether civil or criminal, arising out of or
resulting from their respective performances as partners and officers of
the LLP, except in the event of gross negligence or willful misconduct
of the partner or officer seeking indemnification.
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17.3 Each partner shall indemnify the LLP and the other partner for
any loss caused to it by his unauthorized acts or any fraud committed
by him in the conduct of the business of the LLP.
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f. A Resolution circulated in writing and signed by the
partners/Designated Partners, as the case may be, shall be deemed to
be duly passed and the date of passing of such Circular Resolution
shall be the date of signature of the person who signs the same last.
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21.4 Any person having any business interest which is in conflict
with the business of the LLP shall not be admitted as a Partner of the
LLP.
21.5 Persons admitted as partners shall duly comply with the
provisions of Section 25(1) of LLP Act and Rule 22(1) framed
thereunder. The LLP shall have perpetual succession and the death,
retirement, expulsion, cessation or insolvency of any partner shall not
dissolve the LLP
22. If at any time owing to losses or any other cause whatsoever, one
fourth or more of the entire capital of the LLP shall have been lost
or not represented by available assets or there exists reasonable
cause of apprehension that a call on the Partners to contribute
further capital of 25% or more of the entire capital of the LLP is
imminent to carry on its business as a solvent entity, the Partners
may require the LLP to be dissolved and wound up.
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may be mutually agreed upon. A Statement of Accounts shall be taken
and made out of the Retiring Partner’s share of the capital and effects
of the LLP and of all unpaid profits and other amounts due to him up to
the time of his retirement, subject to required adjustments between his
capital account and income account transactions and transfers made till
the date of retirement, as the case may be, and balances struck as
certified by the Auditor. Such outstanding balance shall be disbursed or
settled within a reasonable time as may be mutually agreed upon
between the retiring and the continuing partners. Interest shall be
payable or receivable on such balance payable or receivable as may be
mutually agreed upon.
A.4 The retirement shall be effective from the date it is accepted by
the other partner of the LLP.
A.5 The continuing partner reserves his right to induct before the
formal retirement of the outgoing partner another person as partner in
this partnership on such terms and conditions as may be decided by the
continuing partner but not so as to prejudice the interest of the Retiring
Partner.
A.6 During the first 2 years from the date hereof, the Parties hereto
shall not be entitled to retire or break away or part with the LLP unless
mutually agreed upon in writing.
B. DEFAULT:
B.1 The following events shall be deemed to be events of defaults
on the part of the Partners, which may lead to the cessation of such
defaulting Partner as a partner of the LLP:-
a. If a Partner is declared to be of unsound mind by a competent
Court; or
b. If a Partner has applied to be adjudged as an insolvent or is
declared as an insolvent; or
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c. If a Partner is found to be engaged in any defrauding activity or
any activity involving moral turpitude.
d. If a Partner has breached any of his representations and
warranties or conditions set out in this Agreement.
B.2 On occurrence of any of the events of default enumerated
hereinabove under the preceding clause, then a Designated Partner
shall cause the accounts of the LLP to be taken as standing on the date
of the default or cessation of such partner and after the requisite
deductions made, including in respect of dues payable by such
defaulting Partner, and to indemnify the LLP and the other partner , the
share accruing to the defaulting Partner shall be given to such Partner
from the LLP or the share receivable from the defaulting partner shall
be paid to the LLP by such Partner, as the case may be, within a
reasonable time.
B.3 The continuing partner reserves his right to induct before the
cessation of the outgoing partner another person as partner in this
partnership on such terms and conditions as may be decided by the
continuing partner.
C. EXPULSION
C.1 A Partner may not be expelled by the other partner, save in
good faith and in the interest of the partnership business and only after
a 7 days show-cause Notice in writing is served on such Partner;
and in that event the Partner expelled shall be entitled to all the
benefits of and shall be liable to the same obligations applicable to a
retiring Partner in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement in
that behalf, however the expelled partner shall be not entitled to enjoy
benefits of retiring partner if he is expelled from the LLP as being
guilty of committing fraud, gross negligence etc in the conduct of
business of the LLP; PROVIDED HOWEVER, that if the said
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Partner satisfies the aggrieved Partner during the Notice period, then
the said Notice shall stand cancelled and withdrawn and the Partner to
whom such notice is issued shall thereupon continue.
C.2 Any Partner who acquires such conflicting interest shall cease
to be and shall be expelled as a Partner and such person shall file Form
6 of the LLP Rules & Forms 2008, within a period of 15 days of any
change in the name and address, to intimate the LLP.
D. DEATH
D.1 Upon the death of a Partner, any nominee appointed by the
heirs of the deceased Partner, by a notice given to the other partner in
writing and in absence of such notice, any nominee appointed by such
deceased partner under his last will or failing such nomination, the
spouse of such deceased partner shall be entitled to join the LLP as a
partner from the date of his demise on the same terms and conditions
on which the deceased was a partner on the date of demise and the
balance standing to the credit or debit of the deceased Partner shall be
transferred in favour of the Partner so inducted.
D.2 In the event there is no notice given or the deceased Partner has
not made any will or his nominee or Spouse refuses to join the LLP as
above, then with a view to arrive at the share of the deceased partner in
the net assets income etc. of the partnership and further in the interest
of proper, fair, smooth and amicable settlement between the surviving
and the deceased partners, an assessment shall be made within three
months from the date of death of the Partner of all assets and liabilities
and prior charges whatsoever belonging and pertaining to the
partnership as constituted immediately before the death of the
deceased Partner and based on the above assessment, the net assets of
the partnership (i.e. after deduction of liabilities) shall be valued at
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their Market Value and based on such Market valuation the share of the
deceased Partner in the partnership shall be determined in full and final
satisfaction of all the claims of the deceased partner in the partnership
and which shall be credited or debited as the case may be to his capital
account and the net balance remaining after the said credit or debit in
the capital account of the deceased partner shall be paid or refunded as
the case may be to or by the legal representative/heirs of the deceased
partner within such period as may be mutually agreed upon by the
surviving partner. The surviving partner shall be entitled to admit any
other partner in place of the deceased partner on such terms and
conditions as the surviving partner may think fit.
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25. BANK ACCOUNTS
25.1 The Bankers of the LLP shall be any scheduled bank and/or
such other Bank/s as the partners may unanimously decide from time
to time.
25.2 The Bank account of the LLP shall be operated singly and/or
jointly by the Designated Partners or by their authorized representative
or as may be mutually decided by the partners.
26. BORROWINGS
26.1 For the purpose of the business of the LLP, the LLP shall be at
liberty to borrow any money by raising loan from any Bank, Financial
Institutions, NBFC or any other person at the prevailing rate of interest
with the consent of the Designated Partners. The Borrowing may be
secured or unsecured, and the security may be created by the parties
wherever required.
26.2 The funds required for the purpose of the business of the LLP
may also be contributed or arranged by the parties in such manner as
may be mutually agreed upon. A partner may lend money to and
transact other business with the Limited Liability Partnership in respect
thereof and shall have has the same rights and obligations with respect
to the loan or other transactions as a person who is not a partner.
Interest @12% p.a. simple interest or such other lower/higher rate as
may be prescribed u/s.40(b)(iv) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 or any
other applicable provisions as may be force for the Income Tax
Assessment of the Limited Liability Partnership Firm for the relevant
accounting period. Parties shall be at liberty to increase or reduce the
above rate of interest from time to time. The Partners may agree by
mutual consent to waive or reduce the rate of interest payable to them
in respect of their capital and Loan Accounts in the case of losses or of
reduced profits or of difficult financial position of the business of the
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LLP or of the expansion or other urgent needs of the business of the
LLP.
27. REMUNERATION
The remuneration to the Designated Partners shall be such as may be
unanimously decided by the partners.
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SR. NAME OF PARTNER PERCENTAGE
NO. OF LOSS
1 NAME OF PARTNER 1 50%
31. All the assets owned by or belonging to the LLP including but
not limited to the Intellectual Property Rights of whatever kind shall be
the property of the LLP and no Partner shall be entitled to hold himself
out as entitled to or otherwise use for himself such property otherwise
then as a client or customer
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33 ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT
33.1 The accounting year of the LLP shall be from 1st April of the
year to 31stMarch of the subsequent year. The first accounting year
shall be from the date of incorporation of this LLP till 31st March of
the subsequent year viz. 31st March, 2018.
33.2 The books of accounts of the LLP shall be kept at the said
office of the LLP for the reference of all the partners.
33.3 The LLP shall within a period of 6 months from the end of each
financial year, prepare an Annual Statement of Accounts and Solvency
for the said financial year as at the last day of the said financial year in
the prescribed form .
33.4 The Designated Partners of the Limited Liability Partnership
shall put their signature on the Statement of Accounts and Solvency.
33.5 The LLP shall file the Statement of Account and Solvency with
the Registrar every year.
33.6 If any Partner refuses to sign the Annual Statements of
Accounts and Solvency without giving any valid or justifiable reason,
a copy of the same shall be posted to him by Registered Post
Acknowledgement Due to his last known address supplied by him to
the LLP, and same shall be deemed to have been signed by him on the
date of such posting.
33.7 The Statement of Accounts and Solvency and Annual Return
filed by the LLP shall be available for inspection in the office of the
Registrar during business hours in such manner and on payment of
such fees as may be prescribed.
33.8 The LLP shall maintain proper books of accounts relating to its
affairs for each year of its existence on cash basis or accrual basis and
according to double entry system of accounting and shall maintain the
same at its registered office.
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33.9 The accounts of the Limited Liability Partnership shall be
audited in accordance with the Rules prescribed under section 34 (3)
of the LLP Act, 2008, namely, Rule 24 of the LLP Rules and Forms,
2008 and the Rules prescribed by the Central Government.
33.10 The Limited Liability Partnership shall be required to file an
Annual Return with the Registrar within sixty days of closure of its
financial year.
33.11 The auditors will be appointed by the Designated Partners of
the LLP and their remuneration will be fixed by them.
34. Every Partner and any other person employed in the business of
the LLP shall, before entering upon his duties, sign a Declaration
pledging himself to observe strict secrecy and confidentiality in respect
of all transactions of the LLP with its customers/clients and the
Statements of Accounts with individuals and in matters relating thereto
and shall by such Declaration pledge himself not to reveal any of the
matters which may come to his knowledge in the discharge of his
duties except when required to do so by mutual consent of the Partners
and except so far as may be necessary in order to comply with the
provisions of the said Act and/or otherwise of law.
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whatsoever they think fit by mutual consent, which shall be reduced to
writing to be signed by the partners and shall be duly registered.
36.2 With respect to any matter connected with the affairs of the LLP,
which is not specifically provided for herein, the partners may make
such agreements therefore and may set in such manner with regard
thereto as may be agreed upon by and between themselves.
36.3 The partners shall be entitled to modify the above terms
relating to remuneration, interest, etc. payable to partners by executing
a supplementary Agreement and such deed when executed shall have
effect unless otherwise provided from the first day of accounting
period in which such Agreement is executed and the same shall form
part of this LLP Agreement.
36.4 Where there is a change in constitution of Partnership (either
due to change in profit/loss sharing ratio between the partners or due to
admission of a partner or otherwise) a fresh Agreement shall be drawn
up to give effect to the said reconstitution.
36.5 No alteration to or amendment or change in this LLP
Agreement including any change of business of the LLP shall be valid
or effective or binding upon the Partners or the LLP unless reduced to
writing as a Supplemental to this Agreement and duly signed and
accepted by the Partners of the LLP as on the relevant date of
alteration, amendment or change.
37.1 Each party shall be responsible and liable for and shall pay their
separate/respective debts, taxes, dues and liabilities and shall indemnify
the other from any liability claims and demands made on the other/ the
LLP on account of non-payment of such taxes /debts /dues / liabilities.
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37.2 The partners shall be entitled to claim any money or moneys
worth paid for or on behalf of the LLP . Any expense incurred
exclusively for the LLP shall be reimbursed in total. Including pre-
incorporation expenses.
37.6 Any notice by any Partner to the LLP may be given by addressing
and dispatching the same to the LLP by RPAD to the registered office
of the LLP or by Hand Delivery thereat.
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same to such Partner by RPAD to or by Hand Delivery at his usual or
last known address in India.
38 RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES
38.1 All disputes between the partners or between any Partner and
the LLP arising out of the Limited Liability Partnership or this
Agreement which cannot be resolved in terms of this Agreement and
all disputes arising out of or in connection with the interpretation of
this Agreement or any clause or provision contained herein or the
respective rights, duties or liabilities of the partners hereunder, which
cannot be resolved by mutual discussions, shall be referred to
arbitration as the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act,
1996 or any statutory amendment or re-enactment thereto. The venue
of the arbitration proceedings shall be Mumbai and the proceedings
shall be in English.
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2)
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SCHEDULE 1
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4) To undertake and execute any contracts for works involving the
supply for use of labour equipment and appliances and to carry over
any ancillary or other works comprised in such contracts, concerning
the main objects.
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