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While drafting a lease deed for Arjun Traders, the draftsman first reads the instructions, collects the title documents, and notes the parties' intentions before writing anything. Only then does he prepare a rough outline. What is the correct next step in the usual drafting process?

After collecting facts and preparing an outline, the draftsman should write the draft and then revise and settle it with the parties. Engrossing on stamp paper and execution come only after the text is finalised, which avoids wasted stamp duty and errors.

  1. APrepare the draft and then revise and settle it before engrossingCorrect
  2. BEngross the deed on stamp paper and send it for signature
  3. CRegister the deed and then prepare the draft
  4. DPrint the outline as the final deed and stamp it later

Explanation

The usual sequence is understanding facts, preparing an outline, writing the draft, revising and settling it with the client, and only then engrossing on stamp paper for execution. Engrossing before settling risks wasting stamp paper and having to redo the deed.

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