Exhibit 10.26

LEASE DEED
LESSOR: FOBOS PROPERTIES PRIVATE LIMITED
LESSEE: ARUBA NETWORKS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

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Table of Contents
1.DEFINITIONS:    
2.LEASE:    
3.RATE OF RENT:    
4.ENHANCEMENT:    
5.LEASE / RENT COMMENCEMENT DATE:    
6.LOCK-IN PERIOD:    
7.MAINTENANCE CHARGES:    
8.SECURITY DEPOSIT:    
9.SIGNAGE:    
10.INDEMNITY:    
11.SALE AND ATTORNMENT:    
12.RENTAL DISCOUNTING / MORTGAGE:    
13.USE OF THE PREMISES:    
14.ELECTRICITY & WATER:    
15.TELEPHONE LINES:    
16.BACK-UP POWER FOR COMMON AMENITIES, FACILITIES AND COMMON AREAS:    
17.SUB-LETTING:    
18.INSPECTION AND REPAIRS:    
19.STRUCTURAL ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS:    
20.NON STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS/ INTERIORS:    
21.PAYMENT OF TAXES:    
22.DELAY/ DEFAULT IN PAYMENT OF RENT / MAINTENANCE:    
23.REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND INDEMNITIES:    
24.REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE:    
25.INSURANCE:    
26.HANDING OVER OF THE POSSESSION    
27.TERMINATION:    
28.FORCE MAJEURE:    
29.SUSPENSION OF RENT AND LEASE:    
30.MODIFICATION/VARIATION:    
31.WAIVER/FORBEARANCE:    
32.HEADING:    
33.NOTICE AND SERVICE OF NOTICE:    
34.JURISDICTION OF THE COURT:    
35.EXECUTION OF LEASE DEED, STAMP DUTY AND REGISTRATION THEREOF:    
36.SEVERANCE:    
37.DEED IN DUPLICATE:    
38.DISPUTE RESOLUTION:    
39.ENTIRE AGREEMENT:    
40.LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:    

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LEASE DEED
THIS LEASE DEED (hereinafter called “Deed”) is executed and entered into on this
the Twentieth day of March 2013, at Bangalore (20/03/2013).
BETWEEN
FOBOS PROPERTIES PRIVATE LIMITED, a company incorporated under provisions of the
Companies Act 1956, having its registered office at 41, Netaji Subhas Road,
R.NO.405-A, 4th floor, Kolkata-700 001 and its Bangalore office at 4th Floor,
Salarpuria Windsor, No. 3, Ulsoor Road, Bangalore – 560 042 represented by its
authorised signatory Mr. Deepak Thakkar (hereinafter referred to as the
“LESSOR”, which term shall, unless repugnant to the context or meaning thereof,
mean and include its executors, administrators and assigns) of the ONE PART.
AND
ARUBA NETWORKS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, a company incorporated under the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, having its registered office at #12,
Subrmanya Arcade, Tower D, Ground Floor & First Floor, Bannerghatta road,
Bangalore -560 029 (hereinafter referred to as the “LESSEE”, which expression
shall, unless it be repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, be deemed to
include its successor in interest and permitted assigns) and acting through its
duly authorised representative, Mr. Mark E Deiters, Senior Facilities Manager,
its Authorised Signatory of the OTHER PART.
I.
WHEREAS Mr. T. Krishnappa & Others (herein after referred as the “LAND OWNERS”)
and M/s Salarpuria Properties Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as the
“Developer”) had entered into an agreement for joint development dated
17.12.2003 registered as document No. 18703/2003-04, stored in the C. D No. 124
in the office of the Sub-Registrar, Bangalore South Taluk, Bangalore herein for
the development of the land at survey No.15/3 & 16, Kadubeesanahalli, Varthur
Hobli, Bangalore South Taluk, Bangalore (the “Property”), more fully described
in the Schedule A herewith;

II.
The LESSOR has further represented that in furtherance of the said joint
development agreement, the Developer has constructed a multistoried building
known as “SALARPURIA HALLMARK” (hereinafter referred to as the “Building”) on
the said Property at its own cost and expense.

III.
AND WHEREAS by virtue of the allocation agreement between the LESSOR and the
Salarpuria dated 16.01.06 registered as document No. BAS-1-12490-2005-06 in C.D.
No. BASD 205 in the Office of the Sub-Registrar, Bangalore South Taluk,
Bangalore, the units falling to the share of the Salarpuria are the Units
admeasuring 21,364 square feet of super built up area in the Third Floor of
Block B of the Building along with 21 (Twenty One) numbers of car parking space.

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IV.
AND WHEREAS the LESSOR has further represented that the Developer and the Land
Owner have executed a sale deed dated November 15, 2006 in favor of the LESSOR
herein registered as No.BAS-1-21475-2006-07, Book – I, stored in CD No. BASD287
in the office of the Sub Registrar, Bangalore South Taluk. By virtue of the said
sale deed, the LESSOR herein became entitled to the said unit being the office
premises measuring 21,364 square feet of super built up area in the Third Floor
of Block B of the Building (‘Office Premises’) along with 21 (Twenty One)
numbers of car parking space (‘Car Parking Space’) more particularly described
in Schedule “B” hereunder (hereinafter referred to as the “Scheduled Premises”).
The Floor Plan is attached herewith as Annexure I;

V.
AND WHEREAS the LESSEE has requested the LESSOR to grant lease of the Scheduled
Premises, and the LESSOR having agreed to grant such lease, has offered the same
to the LESSEE, making the following representations:

i)
That the LESSOR is the sole and absolute owner of the Scheduled Premises and
that none else has any right, title, interest or share therein, and that there
is no patent or latent defect in the LESSOR’s title to the demised land;

ii)
That the LESSOR has not entered into any agreement or arrangement for sale or
letting out the Scheduled Premises with / to anyone else;

iii)
That there is no impediment whatsoever for letting out the Scheduled Premises;

iv)
That the Scheduled Premises is capable of being used for the purposes as defined
under this Deed under all applicable laws;

v)
That the LESSEE, on paying the rent, shall peacefully hold and enjoy the
Scheduled Premises during the term of the Lease and any extended period thereof,
without any interruption whatsoever, by or from the LESSOR or any person
claiming under, through or in trust for the LESSOR.

VI.
AND WHEREAS the LESSEE relying on the representations made by the LESSOR with
regard to its right to Lease the Scheduled Premises on the terms and conditions
contained herein and LESSOR’s other representations in this Deed, has agreed to
take on lease the Scheduled Premises.

VII.
The Parties desire to enter into this Lease Deed to confirm and record the grant
of lease of the Scheduled Premises and terms and conditions under which the
LESSEE shall take the Scheduled Premises on lease from the LESSOR and other
understandings in relation thereto;

NOW, THEREFORE THIS DOCUMENT WITNESSETH AND THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AND DECLARE
AS UNDER:

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1.
DEFINITIONS:

Unless the context herein otherwise provides, the following terms shall have the
meanings assigned thereto as follows:
“Building” means ‘Block ‘B’’ constructed on a portion of the Property known as
“SALARPURIA HALLMARK” comprising of basement, ground and three (3) upper floors
and the terrace together with the Common Areas in the Property;
“Lease Commencement Date” shall be 1st May, 2013;
“Lease Deed”, “Lease” or “Deed” shall mean this Lease Deed and any annexure and
Schedule attached hereto and any amendments hereto;
“Lock-in-Period” shall mean the initial period of sixty (60) months from the
Rent Commencement Date;
“Parties” shall mean LESSOR and LESSEE and “Party” shall mean the LESSOR or the
LESSEE;
“Rent Commencement Date” shall mean the date of commencement of payment of Rent
which is 1st May 2013;
“Security Deposit” shall mean the interest free refundable security deposit to
be paid by the LESSEE to the LESSOR as per Clause 8 hereof;
2.
LEASE:

In consideration of the Interest-free refundable security deposit paid under
this Deed and the promise & obligation undertaken by the LESSEE to pay rent
herein reserved, the LESSOR hereby grants by way of lease to the LESSEE and
LESSEE hereby takes on Lease the Scheduled Premises being the Office Premises
measuring 21,364 square feet of super built up area in the Third Floor of Block
B of the Building along with 21 numbers of car parking space and to hold the
same unto the LESSEE for a period of Five (05) years together with the available
easements, rights and advantages appurtenant thereof. The Possession of the
Scheduled Premises will be handed over by the LESSOR to the LESSEE on or before
the Lease Commencement Date.
3.
RATE OF RENT:

3.1
The total rent payable by the LESSEE to the LESSOR for the Scheduled Premises
per month shall be Rs. 8,11,832/- (Rupees Eight Lakhs Eleven Thousand Eight
Hundred and Thirty Two Only) (Office Premises Rent) plus service tax, lease tax
and such other tax as applicable on the Lease/Rent.

3.2
For the present 21 Car Parking spaces allocated to the LESSEE, there will be no
additional rentals. If any additional car parking slot is allocated subject to
availability, the LESSEE agrees to pay Rs. 3,500/- (Rupees Three Thousand Five
Hundred Only) per each additional car parking slot per month (Car Parking Rent)
plus service tax, lease tax and such other taxes as applicable on the
Lease/Rent.

3.3
The Office Premises Rent and the Car Parking Rent shall hereinafter be
collectively referred to as the “Rent” and Rent is subject to escalation as per
Clause 4.

3.4
The monthly Rent for the Scheduled Premises shall be paid by the LESSEE to the
LESSOR every month on or before the 7th day of each English calendar month for
the month for which it is due commencing from the Rent Commencement Date either
by cheque or wire transfer. The monthly rent payable by the LESSEE to the LESSOR
is computed on the super built area fully fitted out with the Fit outs.

3.5
The Rent payable is subject to deduction of tax at source as per the prevailing
law. The Rent shall be paid subject to deduction of tax at source (“TDS”) as may
be applicable. The LESSEE shall provide Tax Deduction at Source certificates to
the LESSOR in accordance with law and before on refund of security deposit. The
deposit of TDS should be reflected in the official website of National
Securities Depository Limited and that such deposit should match with TDS
certificate issued by the LESSEE.

3.6
Any tax in the nature of service tax or lease tax or any tax levied or to be
levied or cess or incidental if any on lease Rent payable in respect of the
Scheduled Premises and/or the car parking spaces and/or on the usage of fixtures
and furnishing on lease or hire basis or tax of any other nature or any tax
levied on the transaction of the Lease as set out herein as applicable from time
to time on Lease rentals or hire charges other than income tax or property tax,
shall be borne by the LESSEE irrespective of whether the tax is levied by the
Central Government or State Government or any other statutory authority entitled
to levy such kind of tax.

4.
ENHANCEMENT:

The Rent for the Scheduled Premises shall escalate by 4% every twelve months
from the Lease Commencement Date.
5.
LEASE / RENT COMMENCEMENT DATE:

5.1
The initial lease term will be for a period of Five (05) years commencing on the
Lease Commencement Date (hereinafter referred to as the “Term”). The obligation
for the payments of rent shall commence from Rent Commencement Date.

5.2
Upon the expiry of the Term of Lease as described in Clause 5.1 above, Lessee
has the sole option to seek further extensions of 5 years (extended terms) at
the terms and conditions stipulated in this Deed.

5.3
The Lessee desirous of renewal as provided in clause 5.2 should intimate in
writing to the Lessor six months before the expiry of current Lease term. The
renewal shall be by way of execution and registration of fresh Lease Deed with
appropriate Authority before expiry of the Term.

6.
LOCK-IN PERIOD:

Except as provided in this Deed, the LESSEE and the LESSOR shall not be entitled
to terminate the Lease for an initial period of Sixty (60) months from the Rent
Commencement Date (hereinafter referred to as “Lock-In Period”). In the event of
the LESSEE being desirous to terminate the Lease during the Lock-In Period for
reasons other than the breach on the part of the LESSOR, or the LESSOR
terminating the Lease due to the default of the LESSEE, the LESSEE will become
liable to pay the Rent with respect to the Scheduled Premises for the remainder
of the Lock-In Period. If a termination is caused due to breach by the Lessor of
its obligation under this Deed, the Lessee will not be required to pay any
amounts for the remainder of the Lock-in period. If the LESSEE does not propose
to continue the Lease at any time after the expiry of the Lock-In Period then in
that event the LESSEE shall give three (03) months’ advance written notice to
the LESSOR.
7.
MAINTENANCE CHARGES:

7.1
The LESSOR will ensure that the Building is maintained as described in
Annexure–II and M/s SPPL Property Management Private Limited (SPPL), having its
office at 4th floor, Salarpuria Windsor, No. 3, Ulsoor Road, Bangalore 560 042
has been appointed by the LESSOR to provide such management services.

7.2
The LESSEE shall pay a Maintenance Charge amounting to Rs. 1,60,230/- (Rupees
One Lakh Sixty Thousand Two Hundred and Thirty Only) calculated at the rate of
Rs. 7.50/- (Rupees Seven and Paisa Fifty only) per square foot of the Office
Premises per month in advance plus service taxes and such other tax as
applicable, subject to applicable tax deducted at source. The Maintenance charge
is payable from the Lease Commencement Date. The Maintenance Charges shall be
enhanced by 5% (five percent) at the end of every 12 (Twelve) months commencing
on Lease Commencement Date. The Scheduled Premises maintenance charge is payable
to M/s SPPL Property Management Private Limited every month on or before the 7th
day of each English calendar month for the month for which it is due commencing
from the Lease Commencement Date along with the Rent payable to the LESSOR.

8.
SECURITY DEPOSIT:

8.1
The LESSEE shall pay to the LESSOR an Interest Free Refundable Security Deposit
(“Security Deposit”) for the Scheduled Premises amounting to Rs. 73,06,488/-
(Rupees Seventy Three Lakhs Six Thousand Four Hundred and Eighty Eight Only)
equivalent to Nine (09) months’ Office Premises Rent. It is agreed that there
will no escalation/enhancement in the Security Deposit during any renewal or
extension of the Lease Term.

8.2
The Security Deposit shall be refunded simultaneous to handing over of
possession of the Scheduled Premises to the LESSOR after the expiry or sooner
termination of the Lease Deed, subject to the deduction if any, towards arrears
relating to the Rent and Maintenance Charges, or any amounts due by the LESSEE
under the Deed including electricity, telephone usage charges up to the handing
over date directly to the respective authorities (Permissible Deduction),
failing which the LESSOR will be entitled to deduct such amounts from the
Security Deposit.

8.3
The LESSOR agrees that in the event the Security Deposit is not refunded in
terms of clause 8.2 above, in spite of the LESSEE coming forward to handover
vacant possession of the Scheduled Premises, the LESSEE shall be entitled to
apart from other legal rights available to it, remain in occupation and
possession of the Scheduled Premises without payment of Rent till such time as
the Security Deposit in full is refunded to the LESSEE along with interest at
the rate of 15% per annum for the period of the delay. In case of continuing of
its business operations from the Scheduled Premises by the LESSEE during such
period, the LESSEE shall pay Maintenance Charges and its utility bills during
the said period.

8.4
Notwithstanding the aforesaid, it is expressly recorded and mutually agreed that
this clause or anything else to the contrary, does not and shall not be
construed or deemed to extend the duration of Lease. The aforesaid right of the
LESSEE to remain in rightful occupation shall be without prejudice to the right
of the LESSEE to take steps to recover the unadjusted advance rent, Security
Deposit amount and any other amount due for refund to the LESSEE by the LESSOR.

9.
SIGNAGE:

The LESSEE shall be entitled to display its own signs, name plates, logos and
signboards on the Building Directory in the ground floor lobby Sign Board as
provided by the LESSOR for the building, on exterior Sign Board and entrance
point to the Building and the Premises. The LESSEE shall not be liable to pay
any additional charges for such signs, nameplates, logo/sign boards, etc to the
LESSOR. The LESSEE shall be responsible for securing all requisite permissions
and approvals for putting up such signage.
10.
INDEMNITY:

The LESSOR shall defend, indemnify, and keep indemnified the LESSEE from and
against any claim, liability, demand, loss, actions, proceedings, damage,
judgment or other obligation or right of action, which may arise due to
non-compliance with any statutory requirements, defect in title in the respect
of the Scheduled Property leading to the LESSEE’S occupation of the Scheduled
Premises being disturbed, interrupted or hampered in any manner whatsoever from
any authority/ies or any other government or statutory bodies.
The LESSEE shall always observe and perform the terms and conditions, covenants
and provisions of this Lease and shall not do anything whereby the right of the
LESSOR to the Demised Premises is jeopardized or extinguished. The LESSEE shall
indemnify and keep indemnified the LESSOR against all claims, demands, actions,
proceedings, expenses, any direct and actual loss or damage suffered by the
LESSOR (excluding any direct or indirect business losses) by reason of any
negligent act or omission of the LESSEE in relation to the Demised Premises or
by reason of non payment of Statutory Tax liability or payments of any nature
arising out of business of the LESSEE in the Scheduled Premises or otherwise
payable by the LESSEE.
11.
SALE AND ATTORNMENT:

The LESSOR has the right to sell / assign/ transfer the Scheduled Premises
subject to the purchaser being bound by all the terms and conditions of the
Lease. Subject to the purchaser agreeing in writing to being bound by all the
terms and conditions of the Lease Deed, including the provisions pertaining to
refund of the Security Deposit and on the LESSOR making available confirmation
from the new landlord who has purchased the Scheduled Premises along with its
attornment for transferring the tenancy in favour of the new landlord, the
LESSOR shall stand released of its obligation under the Lease Deed and LESSEE
shall attorn the tenancy in favour of the new landlord/s.
12.
RENTAL DISCOUNTING / MORTGAGE:

In the event of LESSOR arranging with any Bank or Financial Institution for
discounting the Rent receivable by it or the LESSOR mortgaging the Scheduled
Premises under this Deed, the LESSEE upon receipt of written instruction from
the LESSOR will confirm in writing and pay the Rent payable under this Deed to
the Bank or Financial Institution as the case may be as may be directed by the
LESSOR. The LESSOR agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified the LESSEE against
any claims in respect thereof. Should the Bank or Financial Institution require
any “No objection letter,” the same will be issued by the LESSEE.
13.
USE OF THE PREMISES:

13.1
The LESSEE shall use the Scheduled Premises for IT / IT related services and
shall not carry on or permit to be carried on in the Scheduled Premises, or in
any part thereof, any activities which are unlawful, obnoxious, or of nuisance,
annoyance or disturbance to other tenants/occupants in the Building.

13.2
The LESSEE agrees that it shall not use or permit the Scheduled Premises to be
used for any form of unlawful purposes and/or in any manner disfigure the
Scheduled Premises or spoil its aesthetic appeal and/or diminish its value
and/or damage its facade or interiors, except normal wear and tear. The LESSEE
at its sole discretion shall be entitled to use the car parking space so
provided for two wheeler parking.

13.3
The LESSEE shall be entitled to enjoy the Scheduled Premises peacefully as a
tenant, to use the entrances, staircases, corridors, passages and other common
spaces in the building for the purpose of ingress to and egress from the
Scheduled Premises.

13.4
In the event of LESSEE discontinuing its business operation from the Scheduled
Premises for period more than sixty days, the LESSOR is entitled to terminate
the Lease in accordance with provision of this Deed.

14.
ELECTRICITY & WATER:

14.1
The LESSOR shall provide to the LESSEE 213 KVA power load @ 1 KVA/100 Sq. Ft. of
Scheduled Premises including the power for High Side Air-conditioner through
Bangalore Electric Supply Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as ‘BESCOM’).
In case the LESSEE requires additional power over and above 591 KVA, the LESSOR
shall apply for and if sanctioned provide the same as and when required by
LESSEE on payment of Security deposit of Rs. 11,500/-(Rupees Eleven Thousand
Five Hundred only) per KVA of additional power applied for and sanctioned. The
LESSOR shall refund to the LESSEE at the time of termination of the Lease, 70%
of such refundable security deposit along with Security Deposit to be refunded
under clause 8 of this Deed. The LESSEE shall bear and pay the electricity
consumption charges along with contract demand charges on 213 KVA and
proportionate electric charges for Chillers as per the separate meter provided
therein by the LESSOR from the date of handover of the Scheduled Premises or the
Lease Commencement Date, which ever is earlier. The LESSOR has informed the
LESSEE that the BESCOM will be providing a single meter to the whole Building
and from the said main meter the LESSOR has installed sub meters. The LESSOR has
further informed the LESSEE that if any of the tenants in the Building fails to
pay its dues the main meter can be disconnected. Hence in the event of the
LESSEE failing to pay the amounts due for the electricity, the Maintenance
Agency/ LESSOR is entitled to disconnect the power and power back-up. The LESSOR
may at its discretion under written notice to the LESSEE, pay the amounts due
under this clause to ensure that the electricity is not disrupted which will
thereby affect the entire Building in which the Scheduled Premises are situated.
The LESSEE shall repay/pay the amounts along with interest @ 15% p.a within (7)
Seven days of receipt of notification intimating payment by the LESSOR or
reminder reminding payment due and payable by the LESSEE failing which, it will
be construed as material breach on the part of the LESSEE and the Maintenance
Agency/ LESSOR shall have the right to disconnect the power and power back-up
after completion of (15) Fifteen days of receipt of such notification. The
LESSEE agrees to ensure that the making of payment for the electricity, only
after receiving such reminders does not become a practice for every month. The
LESSEE also agrees to pay for any transmission loss between the main meter and
the sub meter provided to the Scheduled Property caused by LESSEE’s actions in
proportion to the amounts payable by the LESSEE upon receipt of a notice from
LESSOR setting forth such amount.

14.1
The LESSOR shall provide 213 KVA power back up including Power for High Side
Air-conditioner through a common shared Diesel Generator for 24 hours a day and
7 days a week. In case the LESSEE requires any additional power back-up over and
above 213 KVA, the LESSOR shall provide the same as and when required by the
LESSEE on payment of deposit of Rs. 11,000/-(Rupees Eleven Thousand only) per
KVA of additional power back up. The LESSOR shall refund 50% of such deposit to
the LESSEE at the time of termination of the Lease. Consumption Charges are
payable by the LESSEE as per the sub-meters installed by the LESSOR at a rate of
Rs. 21/- (Rupees Twenty One only) Plus taxes as applicable per unit and is
benchmarked to the current fuel costs i.e. Rs. 51.99 per litre. This charge is
payable to M/s SPPL Property Management Private Limited (SPPL). SPPL reserves
the right to change the charge in proportion to any actual change in input
costs. (E.g. increase in diesel prices, etc.).

14.1
The LESSOR shall be responsible for providing water and sewage connection in
accordance with the applicable laws. No connection charge or consumption charges
shall be payable by the LESSEE. The water consumption charges are part of and
included in the maintenance charges payable by the LESSEE to the Maintenance
authority. The Lessee shall however, make their own arrangements for drinking
water.

15.
TELEPHONE LINES:

The LESSEE shall have the right to apply for, obtain and install as many
telephone/fax/ISDN/International Private Leased Circuits and other
telecommunications systems and devices for the Scheduled Premises as it may deem
necessary for its business activities in its own name and at its own cost. The
LESSEE shall pay the charges for such lines installed to the appropriate
authorities. On receipt of a request from the LESSEE, the LESSOR shall execute
such documents as may be required by the LESSEE for applying, obtaining and
installing such telecommunications systems and devices. The LESSOR will provide
right of access without any hindrance or charge to any third party appointed by
the LESSEE for the purpose of providing telecommunication services to the
LESSEE. The LESSEE shall have due regard to safety, building bye-laws,
aesthetics etc., while installing such equipment and shall, on expiry or earlier
termination of the lease, remove such installation without causing any damage to
the Scheduled Property/Building (normal wear and tear, Force Majeure excepted).
The Lessees shall ensure that the LESSOR is not held liable for any lapses on
the part of the Lessees in installation and use of this equipment as may be
prescribed by the concerned governmental authority. The LESSEE, at its own cost,
shall remove the same upon the expiry of the Term or earlier termination of the
lease. The LESSEE shall keep indemnified the LESSOR at all times in regard to
any claims arising the act such installations of the LESSEE.
16.
BACK-UP POWER FOR COMMON AMENITIES, FACILITIES AND COMMON AREAS:

The LESSOR shall provide common generator set for the provision for back up
power for lifts, all the lighting in the common areas, pumps of the Building,
and all other common areas and facilities of the Building so as to have
uninterrupted supply of electricity for such amenities and facilities as stated
herein. The consumption cost in this regard will form a part of the maintenance
charges.
17.
SUB-LETTING:

17.1
The LESSEE shall have the right to sub-lease or assign the lease all or any
portion of the Scheduled Premises to its subsidiaries, parent companies,
subsidiaries of Parent Companies, without the prior written consent of the
LESSOR, however upon written notice to the LESSOR in that regard and the LESSEE
will continue to be responsible for all the obligations and performance under
the Deed.

17.2
The Lessee may, during the Lock In Period, sub-lease a part or the entire
Premises to any third party, with the prior written consent of the Lessor, which
shall not be unreasonably withheld by the Lessor. Such subletting to support the
incidental requirement of the Lessee and not as commercial gain. In case of such
sub-lease, the Lessee will continue to be responsible for all the obligations
and performance under the Lease Deed.

18.
INSPECTION AND REPAIRS:

The LESSEE shall permit the LESSOR or its authorised agents to enter upon the
Scheduled Premises for inspection and carrying out repairs at reasonable
business hours of operation in the day after 24 (Twenty Four) hours prior
intimation to the LESSEE and in the presence of a representative of the LESSEE.
19.
STRUCTURAL ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS:

The LESSEE shall not effect any structural additions or alterations of permanent
nature to the Scheduled Premises without the previous written consent of the
LESSOR.
20.
NON STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS/ INTERIORS:

The LESSEE shall have the right to make improvements within the Scheduled
Premises and to replace the existing fixture and furniture at its own expense
and make non-structural alterations subject to local council and building
regulations subject to the LESSOR’s prior review and approval. The LESSOR shall
on the request of the LESSEE be responsible for the removal and disposal of any
of or all the existing fixtures and furniture of the Office Premises. The LESSOR
and the LESSEE agree that on the expiry or earlier termination of the Lease and
at the time of vacating the Scheduled Premises, the LESSEE shall leave all such
fixtures, furniture, machinery, equipment etc. as may have been installed or
attached or bought in the Scheduled Premises by the LESSEE from time to time
without causing any damage to the Scheduled Premises and the LESSOR is not
liable to pay any cost/charges to the LESSEE for such fixtures, furniture.
21.
PAYMENT OF TAXES:

The LESSOR will be solely liable to pay, all existing and future rates, taxes,
cesses, assessments and out goings in respect of the Scheduled Premises and the
land on which it stands, including but not restricted to, land tax, building
tax, corporation and house tax, as applicable.
The LESSEE agrees that for the Term it will be solely liable to pay all existing
and future rates, taxes, cesses, assessments and other outgoings with respect to
the lease of the Scheduled Property or incidental to the transaction of the
leasing of the Scheduled Property and the LESSOR shall have no responsibility in
that regard. It is hereby specifically clarified that Rent Tax as defined herein
shall not include any Property Tax as defined hereinabove.
22.
DELAY/ DEFAULT IN PAYMENT OF RENT / MAINTENANCE:

Without prejudice to the right of the LESSOR to terminate this lease, in the
event of delay / default in payment of the rent/maintenance/utility charges to
be paid under this Deed by the LESSEE to the LESSOR under this Deed, such
delayed/defaulted amounts shall carry interest at the rate of 15% per annum.
23.
REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND INDEMNITIES:

23.1
LESSOR’S REPRESENTATION:

The LESSOR represents and warrants to the LESSEE as follows:
a)
That the LESSOR have absolute and unfettered rights with regard to the Scheduled
Premises and no other person or Party has or have any right, title or interest
therein. That the LESSOR is sufficiently empowered to lease the Scheduled
Premises and covenants that it has obtained all the approvals and clearances as
may be required to sufficiently assure the LESSEE, the leasehold rights to the
Scheduled Premises;

b)
that the LESSOR has not entered into any arrangement or agreement of sale,
lease, licence of the Scheduled Premises or any part thereof with any person or
party;

c)
that there is no restraint or obstruction on the LESSEE using and/or occupying
the Scheduled Premises for the purposes for which the lease is being taken
either from the LESSOR or anyone claiming through the LESSOR or under the
LESSOR’s predecessors-in-title;

d)
that the LESSEE shall at all times during the term of the Lease enjoy exclusive,
quiet and peaceful possession of the Scheduled Premises.

e)
that the LESSOR shall not do any such act/s which shall prejudice the right of
the LESSEE under the Lease in any manner whatsoever.

a)
that the Municipal taxes with regards to the Scheduled Property (called
“Property tax”) have been paid up to date and that there are no outstanding
recovery proceeding under any statute which would affect the interest of the
LESSEE under this Lease;

b)
that the Scheduled Premises are free from any kind encumbrances, attachments,
acquisition or court proceedings mortgages, charges, liens or charges of any
kind;

23.2
LESSEE’S REPRESENTATION:

(i)
The LESSEE shall pay the Rents, without any delay, default or demand on its due
date and observe and perform all the terms and conditions, covenants and
provisions on which the Scheduled Premises are given on lease. It shall not do,
omit or suffer to be done anything whereby the right of the LESSOR to the
Scheduled Premises is violated, forfeited, jeopardized or extinguished.

(ii)
The LESSEE shall not in any manner carry out any unlawful, illegal or dangerous
activity in the Scheduled Premises nor do or cause to be done anything therein
which is or is likely to be a nuisance or annoyance to the occupants of the
Buildings.

(iii)
The LESSEE will use the Scheduled Premises only for I.T AND I.T.E.S office use
and shall obtain necessary permissions/approvals and consents required from any
Statutory, Local or Public Body or Authority for the same and shall regularly
pay the Rent hereby reserved at the time and in the manner aforesaid.

(iv)
Subject to the LESSOR refunding the Refundable Security Deposit, on the expiry
or earlier termination of this Lease Deed the LESSEE shall forthwith vacate and
hand over the Scheduled Premises to the LESSOR.

(v)
The LESSEE shall be responsible for the safety and security of all its
employees, materials, equipment and goods.

(vi)
The LESSEE shall not store any inflammable items in the Scheduled Premises
without securing all statutory permissions and fully implementing safety
regulations required for the said purpose and such safety measures as may be
reasonably and properly recommended by the LESSOR.

(vii)
The LESSEE shall observe and perform all the terms, conditions, covenants and
provisions of this Lease Deed to be observed and performed by the Lessee;

(viii)
The LESSEE shall be responsible to de-bond the Scheduled Premises taken on lease
before the termination of the lease in respect of the same Premises and handing
over possession of the Scheduled Premises on termination of the lease at its own
risk and cost.

24.
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE:

24.1
The LESSEE shall at their cost attend to the routine day-to-day maintenance of
the Scheduled Premises in a state of good repair (normal wear and tear
excepted). All the equipment provided by the LESSOR shall also be maintained by
the LESSEE excluding HVAC, DG Sets, Lifts and other common facilities;

24.2
All repairs in the nature of structural repairs with respect to the Scheduled
Premises not caused by negligent or intentional act or omission of the Lessee
shall be carried out by the Lessors at Lessors’s cost and expense.

25.
INSURANCE:

25.1
The LESSOR shall take insurance with regards to Building and the amenities
affixed thereon and belonging to the LESSOR and provide copies of such insurance
policies to the LESSEE on request. The insurance shall include coverage for
riots, floods, tempest, fire, earthquake, all kinds of natural calamity,
terrorist actions, etc., and the charges thereof being included in the
Maintenance Charges.

25.2
The LESSEE shall insure all the equipment, furniture and fixtures brought in by
it during the Lease period against any loss and damage due to fire accident,
theft, robbery, civil commotion, riot, storm, tempest, flood or any inevitable
accident or electrical short circuiting or any other irresistible force or an
act of God.

26.
HANDING OVER OF THE POSSESSION

26.1
The LESSEE shall on termination of the Deed or earlier determination of the
lease in terms hereof, simultaneous to receiving a refund of Security Deposit by
the LESSOR, return the Scheduled Premises to the LESSOR in good condition,
excepting only normal wear and tear.

26.2
In the event the LESSOR is ready and willing to refund the entire Security
Deposit amount as hereinabove, but the LESSEE has not vacated the Scheduled
Premises on the due date, the LESSEE shall be responsible for payment of twice
the rental amounts payable under this Deed for such un authorized use of the
Scheduled Premises less applicable TDS from the due date of handing over the
possession of the Scheduled Premises till the actual date of delivery of the
Scheduled Premises by the LESSEE to the LESSOR. This is without prejudice to the
right of the LESSOR to take such lawful action as advised to vacate the
Scheduled Premises.

27.
TERMINATION:

27.1
The Lease may be terminated by the LESSEE for any reason whatsoever at any time
after the Lock-In Period of SIXTY months by giving THREE 03) months notice in
writing to the LESSOR. The LESSEE shall not have the right to terminate the
Lease during the Lock-In Period except as provided in this Deed. In the event of
premature termination of the Lease by the LESSEE during the Lock-In Period or if
the Lease is terminated due to the breach of the LESSEE, the LESSEE undertakes
to and shall be liable to pay the Rent for the Scheduled Premises for the
remaining period of the Lock-In Period.

27.2
In the event the LESSEE failing to pay the agreed Rent for a cumulative period
of 2 months at any time, then in that event the LESSOR shall give notice of such
default in payment months to the LESSEE and call upon the LESSEE to rectify the
breach within the period of 30 days of the receipt of the notice and if breach
is not rectified within the notice period, the LESSOR will be entitled to
terminate the Lease. The Lessee shall also be liable to pay the unpaid amount of
Rent along with interest @ 15% per annum and handover the physical possession of
the premises to the Lessor. If such termination is during the Lock-In Period,
the LESSEE shall also be liable to pay to the Lessor, amounts as mentioned
herein above.

27.3
In the event of LESSEE committing any breach of any of the terms and conditions
of the lease, then in that event the LESSOR shall give notice of such breach and
call upon the LESSEE to rectify the breach within a period of 30 days of the
receipt of the notice, after which period if the breach is not rectified, the
LESSOR will be entitled to terminate the Lease. If such termination is during
the Lock-In Period, the LESSEE will become liable to pay the Rent for the
remainder of the Lock-in Period.

27.4
In the event of LESSOR committing any breach of any of the terms of this Deed,
then in that event the LESSEE shall give notice of such breach and call upon the
LESSOR to rectify the breach within 30 days of the receipt of the notice, after
which period if the breach is not rectified the LESSEE shall be entitled to
terminate this Deed and if such termination is during the Lock-In Period, the
LESSEE will not be bound by the terms of clause 6. This right is apart from,
LESSEE’S right to specifically enforce the LESSOR’S obligation under the Lease
Deed.

27.5
In the event of the LESSEE being ordered to be wound up for any reasons by any
Court or direction and/or liquidator/receiver being appointed, this Deed shall
stand terminated and LESSOR shall become entitled to vacant possession of the
Scheduled Premises and to resume possession as the benefit of the Lease is not
available to any third party. However this clause will not have application in
the event of mergers in which the LESSEE Company may be a part. The Liquidator
will remove all the assets of the company within 30 days and till such time the
liquidator shall be liable to pay rents to the LESSOR;

27.6
After the Lock-In period, the LESSEE will be entitled to terminate the lease
without assigning any reasons and after giving three months advance notice of
the LESSEE’s intent to terminate the lease and the lease shall stand terminated.

27.7
The LESSEE agrees that upon termination of the lease in any of the circumstances
mentioned in any of the clauses set out above the LESSOR shall be entitled to on
such termination resume possession of the Scheduled Premises against refund of
the amounts that may be due by the LESSOR to the LESSEE including the Security
Deposit;

28.
FORCE MAJEURE:

28.1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Lease Deed, in the
event that either Party is delayed or hindered in, or prevented from, the
performance of any act by reason of Acts of God, natural calamities, strikes,
riots, fire, floods, accident, any law or regulation of any government, or any
act or condition whatsoever beyond the reasonable control of such Party (a
“Force Majeure Event”), performance of such act will be excused for the period
for the delay and the period of the performance of such act will be extended for
a period equivalent to the period of such delay, provided that:

(i)
such Party provides immediate notice to the other Party of the occurrence of the
Force Majeure Event; and

(ii)
such Party continues to make reasonable endeavors to resume performance of its
obligations.

29.
SUSPENSION OF RENT AND LEASE:

In the event the Scheduled Premises or any portion thereof are uninhabitable or
unusable or the utilities servicing the Scheduled Premises or common areas or
facilities are interrupted so as to render the Scheduled Premises or part of it
uninhabitable or unusable, for any reasons other than for any act of omission or
commission of the LESSEE or Clause 28 above and such restraint continues beyond
30 (thirty) days, the LESSEE shall suspend payment of further Rent
proportionately until such time that the defects are rectified, and in addition
to being able to terminate pursuant to Clause 27, without any cost or liability
to the LESSEE. The aforesaid remedies are in addition to the obligation of the
LESSOR to repair the Scheduled Premises. In the aforesaid eventuality, the
LESSEE will not be bound by the terms of Lock-In Period stipulated in Clause 6
above if such restraint occurs during the Lock-In Period.
30.
MODIFICATION/VARIATION:

No change, variation or modification of any of the terms and conditions set
forth herein shall be valid unless incorporated as an amendment to this Deed and
signed by the duly authorised representatives of both parties.
31.
WAIVER/FORBEARANCE:

The Parties hereto agree that in the event of there being any delay in or
indulgence shown by either of the parties with regard to the enforcement of any
of the terms of this Deed, the same shall not be construed as a waiver on the
part of the party showing such indulgence or tolerance and any such indulgence
or forbearance shall not be deemed to be a waiver of the rights and the parties
shall be entitled to enforce such right without prejudice to such indulgence or
tolerance shown.
32.
HEADING:

The Headings to various clauses hereinabove, are given for sake of convenience
and easy reference only and they do not in any manner either govern or interpret
the meaning thereof.
33.
NOTICE AND SERVICE OF NOTICE:

Any notice required to be served upon this Deed, shall be served and given to
the other party by registered post A.D. or by hand at the address of the
respective parties given above. The same shall be deemed to be sufficiently
served or given, on completion of five working days from the date of dispatch,
when sent by RPAD, (Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due) and on receipt of
acknowledgement, when given by hand.
34.
JURISDICTION OF THE COURT:

Any matter arising under or out of this Lease Deed or in any way connected with
this Lease Deed shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Bangalore.
35.
EXECUTION OF LEASE DEED, STAMP DUTY AND REGISTRATION THEREOF:

All costs incurred towards stamp duty and registration of Lease Deed and any
renewal thereafter as stated in the lease deed and other charges incidental
thereto shall be borne by the LESSEE. The LESSOR will cooperate by providing all
necessary documentation & other reasonable assistance to the LESSEE to complete
such formalities.
36.
SEVERANCE:

In the event that any provision of this Lease Deed or any of its conditions are
declared by any judicial or other competent authority to be void, voidable,
illegal or otherwise unenforceable, the parties shall amend that provision in
such reasonable manner as achieves the intention of the parties without
illegality or at the discretion of the Parties it may be severed from this Lease
Deed and the remaining provisions of this Lease Deed shall remain in full force
and effect unless the parties decide that the effect of such declaration is to
defeat the original intention of the parties in which event the Parties will
decide to terminate this Lease Deed.
37.
DEED IN DUPLICATE:

This Deed has been executed in duplicate, one copy to each of the Parties. Each
copy shall be considered as original.
38.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION:

If any Dispute arising between the Parties is not amicably settled within thirty
(30) days of commencement of attempts to settle the same, the Dispute shall be
referred to arbitration. The Parties agree that the arbitration proceedings will
be conducted at Bangalore and shall be governed by the provisions of the
[Indian] Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 or any statutory modification or
reenactment thereof for the time being in force. The decision of the arbitrators
shall be final and binding on the Parties. The Parties agree that the Dispute
shall be adjudicated by a single arbitrator mutually appointed by the Parties.
39.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT:

This Deed along with its Schedules and Annexure, which are part and parcel of
this Deed, is the entire agreement between the LESSOR and the LESSEE with
respect to the leasing of the Scheduled Premises. It supersedes past agreements,
Letter of Intent, negotiations, correspondence, and communications, if any with
respect to the leasing of Scheduled Premises.
40.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

Any reference to indemnity, loss, claims or damages in this Lease Deed shall not
include any incidental, consequential, exemplary, penal and like damages or any
direct or indirect business losses, loss of profits or any action in tort.

SCHEDULE “A”
(Description of the Property)
All that piece and parcel of immovable property in all measuring approximately
four (4) acres and seven (07) guntas carved out of Survey No. 15/3, and 16 /1
converted for non-agricultural purposes, situated in Kadubeesanahalli Village,
Varthur Hobli, Bangalore South Taluk and bounded on the:
East by    :    Land belonging to Aswtharaju;
West by    :    Lands bearing Survey No. 15/2;
North by    :    Lands bearing Survey Nos. 23; and
South by    :    Outer Ring Road
SCHEDULE B
(Description of the Scheduled Premises)
All that piece and parcel of office premises measuring 21,364 sq. ft. of super
built up area in the Third Floor of Block ‘B’ in the building know as
‘SALARPURIA HALLMARK’, constructed on the Property described in Schedule A
together with Twenty One (21) Car Parks in the Building.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF THE LESSOR AND THE LESSEE HAVE SIGNED AND EXECUTED THIS DEED
IN DUPLICATE IN THE PRESENCE OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONS
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
by within named LESSOR
FOBOS PROPERTIES PRIVATE LIMITED
in the presence of
WITNESSES
1.    Name:
Address:
Occupation:
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
by within named LESSEE
ARUBA NETWORKS INDIA
PRIVATE LIMITED
in the presence of
WITNESSES
1.    Name:
Address:
Occupation:

ANNEXURE -I
FLOOR PLAN

ANNEXURE II
SERVICES AND AMENITIES
Services for Common Area and Amenities by M/s SPPL Property Management (P) Ltd
Activity / Services
1.
SECURITY

•
Supervisor,

•
Guards

2.
HOUSE KEEPING

•
Supervisor,

•
House keep,

•
Equipment and Material,

•
Sump Cleaning (6 monthly),

•
Overhead tank cleaning (3 monthly),

•
Facade cleaning,

•
Pest Control.

3.
OPERATION STAFF

•
Premises / Facility Manager,

•
Sr. Electrician,

•
DG Operation / Electrician,

4.
Insurance as per the Lease Deed

5.
HORTICULTURE

•
Gardner,

•
Fertilizers,

•
Equipments.

6.
Civil and Miscellaneous Maintenance.

7.
PLUMBING AND SANITARY

•
Plumber,

•
Water charges

8.
ELECTRIC MAINTENANCE

•
Power consumption charges for common area,

•
Bulb and tubes and other materials in common areas.

•
Payment of electric charges to BESCOM after collecting from occupants of the
Premises.

•
Generator Maintenance and monthly bill as per Lease Deed

•
Chillers unit maintenance

9.
MISCELLANEOUS

License – Obtaining and maintaining licenses for carrying out the maintenance
work at the site, if applicable.

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