SUBHASH CHANDRA, J. RAJENDRA
Vishal Rustagi – Appellant
Versus
Hamilton Heights Pvt. Ltd. – Respondent
ORDER
Subhash Chandra, Presiding Member—This complaint filed under Section 21 (a) (i) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (in short, the “Act”) alleges deficiency in service by the Opposite Party in delay in handing over possession of the apartment booked by the Complainants in a project promoted and executed by the Opposite Party.
2. Upon notice, Opposite Party contested the complaint by way of written statement. Complainants thereafter filed their rejoinder. Parties filed their evidence by way of affidavit. Short synopsis of arguments was also filed by both the parties.
3. The relevant facts of the case, in brief, are that the Complainant had booked an apartment in the residential project “Hamilton Heights,” located in Sector-37, Faridabad, Haryana, for his residential purpose. His grievance pertains to allegations of unfair trade practices, fraudulent conduct, and deficiency in service on the part of the opposite party. The complainant, influenced by the opposite party’s promotional materials and verbal assurances, booked Apartment No. C-903, measuring 2033 sq. ft., on 02.05.2012, for a total consideration of Rs.78,43,314, exclusive of registration charges and stamp duty. Posses
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Super Built-up area – The alteration in super built up area in large projects including common areas is a common feature and is acceptable if is within a reasonable variable of 5 to 10%.
Additional Payment – the demand of the Opposite Party for additional payment on account of the alleged increase in Super Area of the Flat was unjustified.
Delayed Possession - possession has not been offered to the Complainants and there is inordinate delay of over 9 years in handing over possession to the Complainants. They are entitled to a reasonabl....
“Where after of possession is made along with occupation certificate even of there is delay in said after the allottees of flat cannot refuse to take possession.”
The court affirmed consumer rights to timely possession and reasonable compensation despite contractual waivers, emphasizing obligations of developers in real estate transactions.
Committed date - the committed date has to be reckoned from the date of the sanction of building plans which includes the date of approval of the fire safety scheme.
Compensation - Complainants are certainly entitled to appropriate compensation in view of the inordinate delay in offering of possession of their dwelling Unit to them.
(1) Contract - A term of a contract, will not be final and binding if it is shown that the consent to the said term was not really voluntary, if the person giving consent had no other choice. (2) Nom....
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