He paid Rs 15L for Rs 10L flat; builder demanded Rs 20 lakh more, buyer wins case
A homebuyer who faced years of delays and illegal demands for extra payments from a builder has finally received relief from a consumer commission. The buyer had paid significantly more than the original contract price before seeking legal intervention.
Why it matters
The case underscores the legal protections available to homebuyers against predatory practices and project delays in the real estate sector.
Buying a home and getting its possession can be two different things, and in many cases the latter is delayed, causing grievance to the homebuyer. In one such case, a man based in the US bought a house in India but the possession of the flat was repeatedly delayed, prompting a legal fight.The homebuyer also ended up paying much more than the initial amount decided for the flat, and finally got relief with the consumer commission. Let’s read on to know what happened:What the case is aboutA man, who was working in the US, booked a 1,208-square-foot flat along with a car parking space in Patna. The booking was confirmed in 2005, and the agreement for sale was signed in 2007.The total price agreed upon for the flat and parking space was Rs 10,41,250.
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