The Indian Contract Act, 1872
67. Effect of neglect or promise to afford promisor reasonable facilities for performance-
If any promisee neglects or refuses to afford the promisee reasonable facilities for the performance of his promise, the promisor is excused by such neglect or refusal as to 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.