Indian Contract Act, 1872 · Chapter IV: Of the Performance of Contracts · Contracts which need not be performed
Section 67: Effect of neglect of promisee to afford promisor reasonable facilities for performance
In plain words
If the promisee neglects or refuses to give the promisor reasonable facilities to perform, the promisor is excused for any non-performance this causes.
Example: A contracts to repair B's house, but B will not show A which parts need repair. A is excused for the resulting non-performance.
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Official text
If any promisee neglects or refuses to afford the promisor reasonable facilities for the performance of his promise, the promisor is excused by such neglect or refusal as to any non-performance caused thereby.
Illustration
A contracts with B to repair B's house.
B neglects or refuses to point out to A the places in which his house requires repair.
A is excused for the non-performance of the contract if it is caused by such neglect or refusal.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 15 October 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.