₹2 Crore Flat With No Gym Or Promised Facilities, Know- Why Did RERA Order Builder To Pay ₹10 Lakh?

Four homebuyers in Bengaluru have been awarded ₹10 lakh in compensation by the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) for their builder's failure to deliver on promised facilities. Each buyer had paid ₹2.08 crore for a flat in a Jala Hobli housing complex. The sale deeds were signed in 2022, but the buyers later found out that crucial amenities such as an open gym, amphitheatre, and badminton court, which were advertised in project documents and shown during the sale, were not developed.

The RERA flagged misrepresentation, stating that the builder had shown "colourful dreams" by highlighting the proposed facilities that were not fulfilled. The authority ordered the builder to pay the compensation within 60 days, with interest accruing if the payment is delayed. The RERA also noted other issues including lack of compound walls, borewells in private areas, and poor maintenance of sewage and water treatment plants.

Homebuyers experiencing similar problems can lodge a complaint on their respective state RERA portal by providing project and developer details, explaining the issue, and attaching supporting documents. After receiving the prescribed fee, RERA can issue a notice, hear the case, and order compensation, penalties, or demand corrections to misleading advertisements.

Serious violations may lead to the suspension of a project's registration. Buyers are advised to keep all relevant documents as they can help establish whether promised amenities or claims influenced their decision to purchase the property.