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Liability for Maintenance Funds - Builders or promoters are often required to refund or manage maintenance funds as per agreements and RERA regulations, especially during project completion or termination. For example, under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, builders may be liable to refund maintenance deposits if the project is not completed or if the agreement is terminated prematurely (Section 19(10), Verghese Stephen VS Total Environment Building Systems (Private) Limited - Karnataka).
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Liability in Absence of Formal Agreement - When no explicit agreement exists regarding maintenance liabilities, promoters or developers may still be held accountable under RERA provisions, which emphasize transparency and statutory obligations. Courts and authorities have upheld the rights of allottees to claim refunds or maintenance support even in the absence of detailed contractual clauses (Linker Shelter Pvt. Ltd. C/o. Paranjape Scheme Construction Limited vs Charmaine Chougule - Bombay, Larsen & Toubro Limited VS State of U. P. - Allahabad).
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Developer’s Obligation and Project Completion - Developers are bound by their commitments under construction agreements, including providing amenities and completing projects within stipulated timelines. Clause 17 of construction agreements often specifies amenities timelines, and failure to adhere can lead to liability for defects or delays (Colorhome Developers Private Limited vs Kanchipattinam Villa Owners Association Karai - Madras).
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Allottees’ Rights and Refunds - Under RERA, allottees have the right to withdraw from a project and claim refunds if possession is not provided as per the agreement. The law mandates developers to process refunds within prescribed periods, and failure to do so can result in legal consequences (Linker Shelter Pvt. Ltd. C/o. Paranjape Scheme Construction Limited vs Charmaine Chougule - Bombay, Sarju Construction Pvt. Ltd. VS Gopal - Consumer).
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Regulatory Oversight and Registration - RERA mandates registration of real estate projects and adherence to model agreements, with authorities empowered to cancel registrations for violations. Proper registration and compliance are critical to avoid liabilities and legal disputes (MR. RAJIV RANJAN vs M/S. MG HOUSING PVT. LTD. - Consumer State, Imperia Structures Ltd. VS Anil Patni - Supreme Court).
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Interest and Compensation - Promoters are liable to pay interest to allottees on delayed possession or refunds, as per RERA provisions and regional regulations like Maharashtra RERA. Courts have enforced interest payments when delays occur (Pragatej Builders And Developers Pvt. Ltd. VS Abhishek Anuj Sukhadia - Bombay).
Analysis and Conclusion:
In cases where there is no explicit maintenance agreement, developers and promoters remain liable under the overarching framework of RERA for refunds, project completion, amenities, and interest on delays. The law emphasizes transparency, timely completion, and accountability, with authorities empowered to enforce compliance and penalize violations. Allottees’ rights to refunds and compensation are protected, even absent specific contractual clauses, ensuring a legal safeguard against unfulfilled maintenance obligations or project delays.
References:
- Verghese Stephen VS Total Environment Building Systems (Private) Limited - Karnataka, Lavasa Corporation Limited VS Jitendra Jagdish Tulsiani - Bombay, Pragatej Builders And Developers Pvt. Ltd. VS Abhishek Anuj Sukhadia - Bombay, Larsen & Toubro Limited VS State of U. P. - Allahabad, Colorhome Developers Private Limited vs Kanchipattinam Villa Owners Association Karai - Madras, Linker Shelter Pvt. Ltd. C/o. Paranjape Scheme Construction Limited vs Charmaine Chougule - Bombay, Colorhome Developers Private Limited Vs Kanchipattinam Villa Owners Association Karai - Madras, Sarju Construction Pvt. Ltd. VS Gopal - Consumer, Imperia Structures Ltd. VS Anil Patni - Supreme Court, MR. RAJIV RANJAN vs M/S. MG HOUSING PVT. LTD. - Consumer State
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2021 0 Supreme(Kar) 610 • India - Karnataka
K.P.DINESH, MEMBER, P.S.SOMASHEKAR, MEMBER (AD.)
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2018 0 Supreme(Bom) 1358 • India - Bombay
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2025 0 Supreme(Mad) 3783 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
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(A) Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 - Sections 2(zk)(v), 3, 11, 12, 13, 14(3) - Appeal by Developer against orders ... (b) Clause 17 of the Construction Agreement specifies the list of amenities to be provided in this real estate project within a period of two years from the date of agreement, the agreement date is 16.06.2017. ... The alleged defect liability is not applicable to the present project as the project is complete in t....
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2025 Supreme(Online)(MAD) 939 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
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Consumer Protection Act, 1986—Sections 15, 17, 19 and 21—Real estate—Agreement for sale of Tenements—Defects in Tenement—A construction ... Martins (supra), the State Commission had directed the appellants/opposite parties to specifically perform the agreement by executing the sale deed of the flat in favour of the complainant. ... As regards the maintenance amount, it was claimed that the same had been transferred in the account of the Association of Apartment Owners. Responding to th....
2020 6 Supreme 288 • India - Supreme Court
UDAY UMESH LALIT, VINEET SARAN
within three years from the date of execution of this Agreement to such extended periods as permitted under this Agreement, the Developer/Company shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement whereupon the Developer/Company’s liability shall be limited to the refund of the amounts paid by the Intending ... (xi) The promoter shall adopt the model agreement for sale (Annexure-A) of the Haryana Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017 at the time of booking ....
2025 Supreme(Online)(SCDRC) 1775 • India - State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
JUSTICE SANGITA DHINGRA SEHGAL, PRESIDENT, MR. J.P. AGRAWAL, MEMBER (GENERAL)
Haryana Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules , 2017 and execute the registration of the same under the section 13 of Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act , 2016 and the rules. ... j) To direct the Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority to cancel the registration of the project Mulberry County of opposite party no. 1, due to violation of the terms and condition of the registration no. 78 of 2017 with Haryana Real Estate Authority ....
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