Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) Updates: November 18-24, 2024
Recent decisions by various state RERA authorities highlight the ongoing efforts to protect homebuyers' rights and ensure compliance by developers. This week, notable actions include refunds, penalties, and settlements in Haryana, Telangana, West Bengal,
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The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Haryana RERA) has directed Raheja Developers to refund three homebuyers who purchased flats in the Raheja Revanta Project in 2012. The homebuyers, including Arvinder Singh Aneia and Preeti Aneja, decided to withdraw from the project after the builder failed to hand over possession for over seven years. The bench, comprising member Ashok Sangwan, has ordered the refunds with interest.
Telangana RERA Imposes Penalty on Sterling Homes
Telangana RERA has imposed a penalty of ₹17.88 lakhs on Sterling Homes Private Ltd for delays and deviations from the sanctioned plan. The complaint, filed by Allam Nagaraju and 14 others, was heard by a bench including Justice Dr. N. Satyanarayana (Chairperson), K. Srinivasa Rao (Member), and Laxmi Narayana Jannu (Member). The builder merged the clubhouse facility intended for Phase I homebuyers with Phase II, leading to the penalty.
West Bengal REAT Facilitates Settlement
The West Bengal Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (WB REAT) facilitated a settlement between a builder and a homebuyer over the termination of a flat booking. In the case of Smt. Seema Pandey versus M/s P.S. Group Realty Pvt. Ltd., the bench, comprising Justice Rabindranath Samanta (Chairperson) and Dr. Subrat Mukherjee (Member), oversaw the settlement. The homebuyer's booking was terminated due to non-payment of the total consideration on time.
Karnataka RERA Orders Refund for Delayed Possession
Karnataka RERA has directed Ozone Urbana Infra Developers to refund ₹1.08 crores to a homebuyer who faced delays in possession. The complaint, filed by A Hanumantha Char, was heard by a bench including Neelmani N Raju (Member). The homebuyer, who purchased a flat in the builder's Bengaluru Rural project, was expecting possession by June 2023 but faced significant delays.
Maharashtra RERA Directs Rectification of Structural Defects
Maharashtra RERA has directed the Pune Housing and Area Development Board (PHADB) to rectify structural defects in a project within 30 days. The complaint, filed by Sharad Agrawal, was heard by a bench including Mahesh Pathak (Member). The authority has ordered the necessary corrective measures to ensure the project meets regulatory standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What actions did Haryana RERA take against Raheja Developers?
Haryana RERA ordered Raheja Developers to refund three homebuyers who purchased flats in the Raheja Revanta Project in 2012. The refunds include interest due to the significant delay in handing over possession.
Why did Telangana RERA impose a penalty on Sterling Homes?
Telangana RERA imposed a penalty of ₹17.88 lakhs on Sterling Homes for delays in project completion and deviations from the sanctioned plan, particularly the merging of a clubhouse facility meant for Phase I homebuyers with Phase II.
What was the outcome of the West Bengal REAT case involving Smt. Seema Pandey?
The West Bengal REAT facilitated a settlement between Smt. Seema Pandey and the builder, M/s P.S. Group Realty Pvt. Ltd., regarding the termination of her flat booking due to non-payment of the total consideration on time.
How much was the refund ordered by Karnataka RERA in the case of A Hanumantha Char?
Karnataka RERA directed Ozone Urbana Infra Developers to refund ₹1.08 crores to A Hanumantha Char, who faced delays in receiving possession of his flat in the Bengaluru Rural project.
What did Maharashtra RERA direct the Pune Housing and Area Development Board to do?
Maharashtra RERA directed the Pune Housing and Area Development Board to rectify structural defects in a project within 30 days, as per the complaint filed by Sharad Agrawal.
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