MahaRERA Tribunal Bound to Hear Prayer to Change Developer in Stalled Projects: Bombay HC

Bombay HC allows homebuyers to seek Tribunal-appointed developer for completing Kandivali project at builder’s cost. Tribunal cannot refuse to hear such prayers citing absence of other allottees or Sec 7 RERA route.

21-Year Wait: MahaRERA Orders Refund + Interest from 2009 for 2005 Andheri Booking

MahaRERA has directed refund of ₹21,84,318 with interest from 5 June 2009 in Complaint No. CC006000000302896 after finding 21-year delay in handing over possession of Flat 901 in Sun Beam, Andheri West.

Homebuyers Can Claim Interest for Delayed Possession Even If They Stay in the Project

In a strong pro-homebuyer ruling, the Bombay High Court has held that allottees who continue with a delayed project do not lose their statutory right to claim interest under Section 18 of RERA. The Court dismissed the promoter’s appeal and upheld interest from the original due date of possession.

Buyer’s Name in Builder’s Sheet Not Enough to Prove Cash Payment

ITAT rules that mere mention of buyer’s name in builder’s seized Excel sheet is not enough to prove on-money payment and sustain addition. Addition of ₹25 lakh deleted.

Builders Took ₹90 Lakh, Sold Flat to Someone Else — Consumer Commission Orders ₹1.05 Crore Refund

Builder took ₹90 lakh, sold the flat to a third party, bounced cheques four times. Commission orders ₹1.05 crore back with interest.