A clause that excuses delay caused by events outside a party's control. Under RERA it is limited to war, flood, drought, fire, cyclone, earthquake and other natural calamities.
How it works and what to check
Builders often cite force majeure to extend possession dates. RERA's narrow definition means ordinary problems such as labour shortages or a slow market do not qualify, though authorities did extend timelines for the Covid-19 pandemic.
In leases and other contracts the clause is whatever the parties wrote, so read the list of events and what happens to rent or payments.