Man paid Rs 39.15L but got no flat; RERA rejects builder's excuse, orders interest
The homebuyer alleged that the builder had invoked the PMRDA-PMC jurisdiction dispute only after the delay happened, using it as an excuse to explain why the flat had not been handed over to the buyer on time. The flat was priced at Rs 41.85 lakh, and the buyer had paid Rs 39.15 lakh. The remaining amount can be adjusted against the interest payable by the developer.
In a recent case, a builder in Maharashtra failed to deliver a flat to a buyer within the agreed timeline despite paying Rs 39.15 lakhs. The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) ruled that the builder cannot evade responsibility for the delay, even if it blames administrative changes between government authorities.
The buyer challenged the builder's explanation, presenting documents that proved the development site belonged to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) before the sale agreement. The buyer also cited a 2021 notification from the state Urban Development Department indicating the same. The MahaRERA rejected the builder's argument, ordering it to pay interest from January 1, 2025, until it delivers the flat with the necessary Occupancy Certificate. The builder had offered a Rs 35,000 goodwill gesture but did not admit liability.
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