Invocation of Section 13(2) for termination of developer's appointment: Section 13(2) empowers the competent authority, such as CEO-SRA, to terminate a developer's appointment upon failure to implement the slum rehabilitation scheme diligently, including prolonged delays in construction beyond plinth level and non-payment of agreed compensation for transit accommodation. (!) (!) (!) (!) [4000673170025][4000673170026]

Procedure under Section 13(2) including show cause notice: Prior to termination, a show cause notice must be issued to the developer, requiring explanation as to why action under Section 13(2) should not be taken, followed by a hearing for both parties to present their cases. (!) (!) (!) [4000673170025][4000673170026]

Grounds justifying termination under Section 13(2): Termination is warranted when the scheme lingers for over a decade (e.g., 11 years), developer fails to progress construction despite obtaining plinth CC, defaults on transit rent payments causing hardship to slum dwellers, and offers to clear arrears only at the last moment, indicating lack of seriousness. (!) (!) (!) [4000673170026][4000673170027]

Consequences of termination under Section 13(2): Upon termination, the society gains liberty to appoint a new developer per SRA rules, with provisions for valuing and reimbursing the outgoing developer's legally incurred expenses by the new developer. (!) (!) (!) (!) (!) [4000673170026]

Limits on appellate interference with Section 13(2) orders: AGRC cannot set aside a CEO-SRA termination order under Section 13(2) merely to prioritize landowner-developers or avoid procedural delays, without addressing developer's defaults, financial incapacity, and lack of progress; such reversal must consider slum dwellers' hardships and include monitoring mechanisms. (!) (!) [4000673170027][4000673170028][4000673170029][4000673170031][4000673170034]

Developer's defenses against Section 13(2) action: Claims of external delays (e.g., height restrictions, metro work, or society interference) must be substantiated; vague excuses without particulars do not preclude termination, especially when developer admits ongoing rent arrears and inability to pay promptly. (!) (!) (!) [4000673170030]

Interplay of Section 13(2) with slum dwellers' rights: Section 13(2) protects slum dwellers from indefinite delays by erring developers, allowing society resolutions (with majority support) to seek termination when developers breach promises on construction timelines and rent, aligning with broader scheme objectives. (!) (!) (!) [4000673170023][4000673170024]