-------------------------------------------------- DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW ONLY — NOT LEGAL OR FINANCIAL ADVICE This Crop Share Agreement draft is a structured preparation document only. Neither party guarantees specific harvest volumes or crop value outcomes. Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act 1948 Maharashtra compliance is critically important — whether this crop share arrangement creates a protected tenancy relationship in favour of Prakash Shinde must be confirmed with a qualified Maharashtra agricultural tenancy attorney before signing as this may significantly restrict the Landowner's ability to terminate or recover possession. Income tax treatment of crop share income received by Balasaheb Jadhav under the Income Tax Act 1961 India and whether the agricultural income exemption under Section 10(1) applies to crop share receipts, GST applicability on the sale of paddy under the CGST Act 2017 and applicable exemptions for unprocessed agricultural produce, FSSAI MRL compliance for paddy and CIBRC registered pesticide use obligations, DPDP Act 2023 India compliance for collecting and processing Farmer personal data, and Force Majeure clause enforceability under the Indian Contract Act 1872 must all be confirmed with a qualified Indian attorney and chartered accountant before this agreement is signed. -------------------------------------------------- CROP SHARE AGREEMENT — DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW Document Ref: CSA-AGR-2026-001 Date of Preparation: June 1 2026 LANDOWNER: Balasaheb Jadhav Address: [Full address], Kolhapur Maharashtra India Contact: [phone] Email: [email] Aadhaar: [Aadhaar number — handle with care under DPDP Act 2023] FARMER: Prakash Shinde Address: [Full address], Kolhapur Maharashtra India Contact: [phone] Email: [email] Aadhaar: [Aadhaar number] Property: Shivkrupa Farm, Survey No. 210 Growing Season: Kharif 2026 Effective Date: ________________________ 1. RECITALS 1.1 Balasaheb Jadhav is the registered owner of Shivkrupa Farm comprising 6 acres of agricultural land bearing Survey Number 210 in Kolhapur district Maharashtra India and wishes to enter a crop share arrangement with the Farmer for the Kharif 2026 paddy season. 1.2 Prakash Shinde is an experienced farmer based in Kolhapur Maharashtra India specializing in paddy and sugarcane cultivation who wishes to cultivate the paddy crop on Shivkrupa Farm under a crop share arrangement on the terms of this agreement. 1.3 Both parties confirm their mutual intent to share the risk and reward of the Kharif 2026 paddy crop on the terms set out in this agreement, replacing any fixed rent obligation with a proportional share of the actual harvest. 2. DEFINITIONS 2.1 Landowner: Balasaheb Jadhav, the registered owner of the Land. 2.2 Farmer: Prakash Shinde, the farmer cultivating the Crop under this arrangement. 2.3 Land: Shivkrupa Farm, Survey Number 210, 6 acres, Kolhapur district Maharashtra India as described in Section 4. 2.4 Crop: Paddy cultivated on the Land during Kharif season 2026 as described in Section 4. 2.5 Crop Share: The percentage of the harvested Crop allocated to each party as described in Section 6. 2.6 Harvest: The physical act of threshing and collecting the matured paddy from the Land during Kharif 2026. 2.7 Shared Inputs: The agreed input costs shared between the parties in proportion to their Crop Share as described in Section 7. 2.8 Landowner Share: 40 percent of the total harvested paddy as described in Section 6. 2.9 Farmer Share: 60 percent of the total harvested paddy as described in Section 6. 2.10 Crop Valuation: The method for converting the Landowner's physical paddy share into a cash equivalent as described in Section 11. 2.11 Governing Law: Laws of Maharashtra India. 3. LAND DESCRIPTION AND PERMITTED USE 3.1 The Land covered by this agreement is: Property Name: Shivkrupa Farm Survey Number: 210 Area: 6 acres Location: Kolhapur district Maharashtra India Soil Type: Black clay soil Water Access: Canal irrigation access Existing Structures: Farm shed Current Use: Paddy cultivation 3.2 The Land is used exclusively for paddy cultivation under this Kharif 2026 crop share arrangement. Balasaheb Jadhav retains full legal ownership of the Land throughout. 3.3 Prohibited uses without prior written Landowner consent: 1. Any crop other than paddy. 2. Residential use or permanent construction. 3. Sub-letting or transfer to any third party. 4. TERM AND COMMENCEMENT 4.1 This agreement covers the Kharif 2026 paddy growing season commencing at land preparation in June 2026 and ending upon completion of the final post-harvest settlement in December 2026 or such later date as required to complete the settlement. 4.2 Any renewal for a subsequent season requires a new written agreement signed by both parties. There is no automatic renewal. 4.3 Note: Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act 1948 Maharashtra implications for a crop share arrangement and whether it constitutes a tenancy requiring additional legal protection must be confirmed with a qualified Maharashtra agricultural tenancy attorney. 5. CROP SHARE PERCENTAGE SPLIT 5.1 The harvested paddy from the Land during Kharif 2026 will be divided between the parties as follows: Landowner Share: 40 percent of the total threshed paddy. Farmer Share: 60 percent of the total threshed paddy. 5.2 This crop share arrangement entirely replaces any fixed rent obligation. Balasaheb Jadhav is not entitled to claim any fixed rent payment regardless of the harvest outcome. 5.3 If the crop partially fails and the total harvestable paddy is less than expected each party bears the production shortfall in proportion to their Crop Share percentage. The Landowner receives 40 percent of whatever is harvested, not a guaranteed minimum quantity. 5.4 Note: Crop share percentage arrangements and their compliance with applicable Maharashtra agricultural tenancy law must be confirmed with a qualified Indian attorney before signing. 6. SHARED INPUT COSTS AND EXPENSES 6.1 The following input costs will be shared between Balasaheb Jadhav and Prakash Shinde in proportion to their Crop Share being 40 percent Landowner and 60 percent Farmer: 1. Certified paddy seed or seedling cost. 2. Fertilizers including DAP and urea at agronomically recommended rates. 3. Pesticides and herbicides that are CIBRC registered under the Pesticides Act 1968 India. 4. Canal irrigation charges applicable to Survey Number 210 for the Kharif 2026 season. 6.2 The following costs are borne solely by Prakash Shinde: 1. All labor costs including transplanting, weeding, and harvesting labor. 2. Tractor hire, cultivation, and machinery fuel costs. 3. Threshing machine costs. 4. Transport from the threshing floor to the mandi or storage. 6.3 All shared input purchases must be agreed between both parties before expenditure. Invoices for shared inputs must be retained by the Farmer and presented to the Landowner within 7 days of purchase. 6.4 Note: Cost-sharing provisions under crop share arrangements and their compliance with the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act 1948 Maharashtra must be confirmed with a qualified Indian attorney. 7. FARMER'S FARMING OBLIGATIONS 7.1 Prakash Shinde agrees to: 1. Prepare the land including ploughing and puddling at the appropriate time before transplanting. 2. Plant the agreed paddy variety at recommended spacing and density. 3. Manage the crop throughout the growing season including irrigation management, fertilizer application, and pest and disease control. 4. Harvest the paddy at the appropriate maturity stage to maximize yield and quality. 5. Follow recommended agronomy practices for paddy cultivation in Kolhapur district. 7.2 The Farmer must not vary the agreed crop type or planting area without the Landowner's prior written consent. 8. STANDING CROP INSPECTION RIGHTS 8.1 Balasaheb Jadhav has the right to inspect the standing paddy crop on the Land at the following key stages on providing Prakash Shinde with at least 7 days' prior written notice: 1. Post-transplanting stage: To confirm planting completion and plant density. 2. Mid-season tillering stage: To assess crop health and input application. 3. Pre-harvest stage: To assess crop maturity and anticipated yield. 8.2 Inspections must be conducted with minimum disruption to the Farmer's farming operations. 8.3 The Landowner may not enter the Land during active farming operations such as chemical spraying without the Farmer's prior agreement. 9. HARVEST PROCEDURE AND DIVISION 9.1 Prakash Shinde must notify Balasaheb Jadhav in writing at least 7 days before the anticipated harvest date so the Landowner may be present at harvest. 9.2 Harvest and threshing will be conducted by the Farmer using appropriate equipment. 9.3 The total threshed paddy will be weighed at the threshing floor using a calibrated weighing scale in the presence of both parties or their authorized representatives. 9.4 The Landowner's 40 percent share will be physically separated from the Farmer's 60 percent share at the threshing floor in the presence of both parties. 9.5 A written harvest division record signed by both parties will be prepared at the threshing floor stating the total weight threshed, each party's share in kilograms, and the date of division. 9.6 Division of the harvested paddy will be completed within 3 days of threshing completion. 10. CROP VALUATION METHOD 10.1 Balasaheb Jadhav may elect to receive a cash equivalent payment for his 40 percent paddy share rather than taking physical paddy. This election must be made in writing to the Farmer at least 7 days before the harvest date. 10.2 If a cash equivalent is elected the Landowner's 40 percent paddy share will be valued at the APMC market yard declared price for paddy at the nearest Kolhapur APMC mandi on the date of harvest completion. 10.3 The Farmer will provide the Landowner with the APMC mandi price record on the day of harvest. If both parties agree the Farmer may sell the Landowner's physical share at the mandi and remit the net proceeds to the Landowner within 7 days of sale. 10.4 Note: Income tax treatment of crop share cash receipts for Balasaheb Jadhav and whether such receipts constitute agricultural income exempt under Section 10(1) of the Income Tax Act 1961 India must be confirmed with a qualified Indian chartered accountant. 11. CROP INSURANCE 11.1 Each party is strongly recommended to hold crop insurance proportional to their Crop Share covering the Kharif 2026 paddy crop on Survey Number 210 Kolhapur: Balasaheb Jadhav: Coverage for 40 percent of the estimated crop value. Prakash Shinde: Coverage for 60 percent of the estimated crop value. 11.2 Note: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana PMFBY and applicable Maharashtra state crop insurance schemes available for paddy in Kolhapur district, the premium sharing structure under PMFBY, and whether both parties can independently insure their respective shares must be confirmed with a qualified Indian insurance advisor. 12. POST-HARVEST ACCOUNTING AND SETTLEMENT 12.1 Within 14 days of harvest division completion Prakash Shinde will prepare a harvest settlement statement for Balasaheb Jadhav covering: 1. Total paddy threshed in kilograms. 2. Landowner's 40 percent share in kilograms or cash equivalent if elected. 3. Farmer's 60 percent share in kilograms. 4. Itemized shared input costs with supporting invoices showing Landowner's 40 percent share of costs. 5. Any outstanding shared input cost reimbursement due from either party. 12.2 Any cash settlement balance between the parties arising from the crop share proceeds and shared input cost reimbursement is payable within 14 days of the settlement statement. 12.3 Payment by NEFT to each party's nominated bank account. 13. RISK ALLOCATION AND CROP FAILURE 13.1 Both parties acknowledge that this crop share arrangement is a risk-sharing arrangement. If the paddy crop fails in whole or in part due to drought, flood, pest outbreak, disease, or any other cause beyond the Farmer's reasonable control both parties bear the loss in proportion to their Crop Share percentage. 13.2 Balasaheb Jadhav is not entitled to claim any fixed rent, compensation, or guaranteed minimum payment from Prakash Shinde in the event of crop failure or reduced harvest. 13.3 In the event of significant crop failure Prakash Shinde must notify the Landowner in writing within 7 days with reasonable evidence of the crop loss such as a joint field inspection record. 13.4 Note: Risk allocation provisions in crop share arrangements under the Indian Contract Act 1872 and applicable Maharashtra tenancy law must be confirmed with a qualified Indian attorney. 14. SOIL CONSERVATION AND AGRONOMY 14.1 Prakash Shinde must maintain the Land in good agricultural condition throughout this arrangement and must not carry out practices that cause soil degradation, waterlogging, or loss of topsoil. 14.2 If Balasaheb Jadhav identifies soil degradation during any inspection the Landowner may require the Farmer to revise the agronomy practices within 30 days. 15. CHEMICAL AND PESTICIDE USE 15.1 Only CIBRC registered pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers used within approved dosages and pre-harvest intervals may be applied to the paddy crop on the Land. 15.2 The Farmer must maintain a pesticide application record and make it available to the Landowner on request. 15.3 Note: Pesticides Act 1968 CIBRC registration compliance, FSSAI MRL standards for paddy, and Environmental Protection Act 1986 India chemical use obligations must be confirmed with a qualified Indian attorney. 16. SUBLETTING AND ASSIGNMENT 16.1 Neither party may sublet, assign, or transfer any part of this crop share arrangement to any third party without the prior written consent of the other party. 17. TERMINATION AND LAND HANDBACK 17.1 Either party may terminate this agreement by mutual written consent. 17.2 In the event of material breach by the Farmer including unauthorized crop change, subletting, or serious land damage the Landowner may terminate with 30 days' written notice. 17.3 On termination at season end or early termination Prakash Shinde must: 1. Complete the final crop share harvest division and settlement if crop is still in the ground. 2. Remove all machinery and equipment from the Land. 3. Vacate the farm shed in clean condition. 4. Leave the Land in a reasonable agricultural condition. 17.4 Note: Agricultural tenancy termination procedures under the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act 1948 Maharashtra must be confirmed with a qualified Indian attorney before relying on termination rights. 18. DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY 18.1 Both parties handle each other's personal data including Aadhaar, PAN, and contact details only for administering this crop share arrangement in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 India. 18.2 Note: DPDP Act 2023 India compliance for agricultural arrangements must be confirmed with a qualified Indian attorney. 19. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTES 19.1 Laws of Maharashtra India and the Indian Contract Act 1872 govern this agreement. 19.2 Disputes proceed through direct negotiation then the Revenue Court in Kolhapur with jurisdiction over agricultural tenancy disputes. 20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT 20.1 This agreement is the complete understanding between Balasaheb Jadhav and Prakash Shinde. Any amendment requires written consent of both parties. SIGNATURE BLOCK: Note: Both parties must have this agreement reviewed by a qualified Indian agricultural tenancy attorney and chartered accountant before signing. Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act 1948 Maharashtra crop share tenancy classification risk, income tax treatment of crop share income under Income Tax Act 1961 India, GST on agricultural produce sale, PMFBY crop insurance eligibility, CIBRC pesticide compliance, FSSAI paddy MRL standards, DPDP Act 2023 Aadhaar data compliance, and Force Majeure enforceability under Indian Contract Act 1872 must all be confirmed before signing. Balasaheb Jadhav (Landowner) Signature: ________________ Date: ____________________ Witness: ________________ Prakash Shinde (Farmer) Signature: ________________ Date: ____________________ Witness: ________________ -------------------------------------------------- This Crop Share Agreement draft was generated by an AI drafting tool as a structured preparation and documentation aid only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act 1948 Maharashtra may create protected tenancy rights — confirm with a qualified Maharashtra attorney before signing. Neither party is guaranteed a fixed return. Always have this document reviewed before signing. --------------------------------------------------