Man paid Rs 1.73 cr for Gurgaon flat, waited for a decade; commission orders refund + 12% interest
A homebuyer in Gurgaon won a legal battle against a builder after waiting over a decade for a flat that was never delivered. The Haryana Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ordered the builder to refund the Rs 1.73 crore investment along with 12% interest.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing struggle for consumer rights in the Indian real estate sector and the effectiveness of consumer commissions in addressing builder negligence.
Buying a home is a dream for many, but if the possession of the flat is delayed then it can turn into a nightmare. In one such case, a homebuyer booked a flat in Gurgaon and had to wait for over a decade but still did not get possession from the builder.The construction was found to be incomplete, with the builder failing to hand over the apartment to him. After waiting for seven years, the homebuyer decided to pursue the matter legally.What the case is about:The homebuyer booked a flat in Gurgaon and paid around Rs 1.73 crore for the apartment. He was assured that the flat would be handed over to him within three years. Instead, the promised possession remained elusive for years.In 2012, the man booked the 2,600 sq ft apartment in a project located in Sector 83, Gurgaon.
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