Vehicle Lease Agreement
Vehicle Lease Agreement
Vehicle Lease Agreement
This agreement is entered into this day 01-01-2024 and shall remain in full force and effect
through 01-01-2028 between Sujit Mallick of Chandra, Baramchati, Paschim Medinipur Pin
721102 and Suguna Foods Pvt Ltd of Raghunathpur, Jhargram, Paschim Medinipur, Pin-721507
organized and existing under the laws of the State of West Bengal. The following terms and
conditions shall apply for the length of the lease:
1. RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Lessor is the registered owner of the Vehicle,
WHEREAS, the Lessor is desirous of leasing the Vehicle to the Lessee on such terms as are set
out in this Vehicle Lease Agreement (the Agreement") and the Lessee is desirous of leasing the
Vehicle from the Lessor on said terms,
WHEREAS, this Agreement is a lease-only and Lessee will have no right, title, or interest in or
to the Vehicle except for the use of the Vehicle as described in this Agreement,
WHEREAS, this Agreement shall be treated as a true lease for federal and applicable state
income tax purposes with Lessor having all benefits of ownership of the Vehicle,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED as follows:
6. SECURITY DEPOSIT.
The Lessee shall pay a security deposit of 35k at the time that this Lease is signed. This deposit
will be returned to the Lessee at the termination of the Lease, subject to the option of the Lessor
to apply it against Lease charges and damages. Any amounts refundable to the Lessee shall be
paid at the time this Lease is terminated.
7. MILEAGE PERMITTED.
Lessee will be permitted to drive the Vehicle for unlimited miles per year.
9. INSURANCE.
Lessee must maintain Automobile Liability Insurance in the form of any applicable bodily injury
and property damage coverage, and collision and comprehensive insurance, as required by West
Bengal state law. Proof of insurance or the insurance card must be provided to the Lessor upon
request. The Lessee is responsible for insuring the Vehicle based on its full value. The Lessor
will be named as the registered owner and as "Additional Insured" and loss payee in the
insurance policy.
1. Excessive use or damage representing more than normal wear and use resulting in an
unusually low value at the end of the term.
2. The matter is not otherwise resolved and Lessor wins a lawsuit against Lessee seeking a
higher payment.
3. Lessee voluntarily agrees with Lessor after the end of the lease term to make a higher
payment.
Should the Lessor bring a lawsuit against the Lessee, the Lessor must prove that the original
estimate of the value of the leased property at the end of the lease term was reasonable and was
made in good faith. For example, Lessor might prove that the actual was less than the original
estimated value, although the original estimate was reasonable, because of an unanticipated
decline in value for that type of vehicle. Lessor must also pay for attorney's fees.
(b) If Lessee disagrees with the value assigned to the vehicle, Lessee may obtain, at Lessee's own
expense, from an independent third party agreeable to both parties, a professional appraisal of the
value of the leased vehicle which could be realized at sale. The appraised value shall then be
used as the actual value.
15. NOTICE.
All notices required or permitted under this Lease shall be deemed delivered when delivered in
person or by mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the appropriate party at the address shown for
that party at the beginning of this Lease.
16. ASSIGNMENT.
The Lessee shall not assign, transfer, or sublet any of its obligations, rights, or interest under this
Agreement to any third party, whether an associated entity or not, whether in whole or in part
without prior written consent of the Lessor.
17. TERMINATION.
If Lessee fails to pay any amount due under this agreement or to comply with any of the
covenants contained in this Agreement, Lessor may terminate this agreement upon [Insert
Number of days] days written notice and exercise any remedies under applicable law.
21. MAINTENANCE.
Lessee agrees, at its expense, to maintain the vehicle in good condition, repair maintenance and
running order and in accordance with all manufacturers and warranty requirements. Lessee shall
be responsible for all expenses that shall result as a part of the normal wear and tear of the
automobile. Lessee also agrees to comply with the Lessor's requirements of maintenance of the
vehicle such as, but not limited to, tire rotation and replacement, replacement of the air filter,
replacements of hoses, clamps, belts, spark plugs, and oil changes.
22. SEVERABILITY.
If a court holds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and the parties will amend this
Agreement to give effect to the stricken clause to the maximum extent possible.
26. WARRANTIES.
The Vehicle herein is in an "as is" condition and Lessor has not made, and does not hereby make,
any representation, warranty or covenant expressed or implied with respect to the condition,
quality, durability, capability, or suitability of the Vehicle or against any patent or latent defects
therein.
28. INSPECTION.
Lessor and Lessee acknowledge that the Vehicle has been inspected and the Lessee accepts the
Vehicle as being in good condition, not including manufacturer's defects.
30. INDEMNIFICATION.
Lessee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Lessor from any loss; shall keep the Vehicle
free from encumbrances, fines, liens, claims and expenses resulting from the maintenance and
use of the vehicle.
31. ARBITRATION.
Any controversy or claim relating to this Lease, including the construction or application of this
lease, will be settled by binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration
Association, or similar dispute resolution service, and any judgment granted by the arbitrator(s)
may be enforced in any court of proper jurisdiction.
33. SIGNATORIES.
This Agreement shall be executed by Sujit Mallick and by Suguna Foods Pvt Ltd This
Agreement shall be effective as of the date mentioned above:
LESSEE:
By: Sujit Mallick Date: - 25-12-2023
LESSOR:
By: Suguna Foods Pvt Ltd Date: - 25-12-2023