We are a group of 3 people who booked a total of 6 flats from a builder in mira road(mumbai) in 2009. We had paid 50% of amount and in return we got the allotment letter from the builder stating the details of the transaction. The registration for the same was not completed due to delay from the builder the construction work of building is almost finished. We were promised possession before 2014, but the building work was not completed and on enquiry we learned that the builder had oversold and given allotment to same flats to multiple buyers. Other buyers had complained in 2013 in consumer forum and the builder was given 6 years imprisonment in august 2017. We have not complained yet because of false promises of the builder. We were told that we cannot now complaint in consumer disputes redressal because it has been more than 2 years. We have no idea how to proceed further with this. Please provide what are the best course of action in this case so that we can get a flat or get money back with interest.
1)it is a continuing offence
2) you can complain against builder before consumer forum and seek orders to direct builder to deliver possession of flat to you , to execute registered sale deed in your favour
2) also seek interest for delay in delivery of possession
3) also seek litigation costs and compensation for mental torture undergone by you
4) if project is registered with RERA you can file complaint against builder with RERA and seek possession of flat
File a consumer case. Further file it the same Commission/Forum wherein others have filed the consumer complaints and which is still pending in that Commission/Forum. Once your matter is admitted let all matters be heard together against that Builder/Developer.
Limitation is 2 years. Show your cause of action as continuous as you have not received possession till date. It will be admitted.
I practice in consumer courts. let me know for any other further assistance.
You can file a criminal complaint against buyer under fraud, Breach of trust and in basis of same a criminal case can be registered.
You also have remedy to go to civil court and recover your amount along with interest.
Also you can file an consumer complaint along with delay condone application so that the delay by you can be condoned by the consumer court.
Section 24A defines the limitation period for filing the complaints under Consumer Protection Act, 1986. As per the definition, the complaint can be filed with District Forum, State or National Commission within 2 years from the date of cause of action has arisen, however , sub-clause (2) of the said provision states that the complaint filed beyond the prescribed period would be entertained if the Complaint satisfies the Forums, State and National Commissions with sufficient reason that prevented him from filing within the prescribed period. A provision is also given mandating the Forum, State Commission, and National commission to record the reasons for condoning the delay and proceed to entertain such delayed Complaint.
Please file a complaint in the rear besides your complaint in the consumer redessal Commission.
You may file a complaint in the criminal court under section 420 &406 of IPC against the builder for cheating and misappropriation of money.
You have to file complaint before consumer forum depending upon value of flat and file complaint before eow.
If sufficient cause is shown, still complaint can be filed before the consumer forum. Also, file a cheating complaint against the builder. Also, a complaint shall lie to the real estate regulatory authority. Without delay, you contemplate all these avenues.
Dear Client,
File application for condonation of delay in filling consumer claim u/s 5 of Limitation Act. U can alps file FIR against the builder u/s 420, 406 IPC.
U can also recover money by recovery suit, 3 years limitation.
The limitation under the consumer protection act is not rigid.
It is still open for you to approach the consumer forum and seek appropriate. The builder having failed to have delivered the possession, is a continuing grievance.
Contact a local Lawyer and file a Complaint against this builder asap.
It is not the case u can file a civil suit for specific performance of contract
In this case, the cause of action is being a continued one. Your agreement terms have not fulfilled by the builder and possession also have not handed over to you. Therefore you can approach the consumer forum to redress your grievance. Before approaching the consumer forum issue a legal notice to the building and then file a complaint.
You can still file a complaint before the consumer court or you can file a civil case for enforcing the agreement under specific performance Act but make sure that you will file the case with the limitation given under the Law.
1) Make complaints in police station for fraud and misrepresentation and check what RERA can do regarding this for your case.
File Consumer complaint it is best course of action for your grievance.
Dear Sirs,
You may immediately initiate civil and criminal proceedings against the builder and get possession of the same. You are advised to approached Consumer Forum or RERA Authority (If applicable) and get possession of the building in “as is where is” condition and then seek damages/compensation for abnormal delay. For more details please contact me immediately through Kaanoon Website.
Since this is a continuous process and also the builder had been promising to hand over possession and also the construction work is in progress, your may not be hit by limitation act.
You can file a consumer case even now against the builder seeking relief and compensation.
Before that you should ascertain and decide what do your want to do, i.e., whither to continue with the possession of flat or to cancel the booking and claim full refund
Hello,
You may still go ahead and file a complaint before the consumer forum as the same happens to be the continuing cause of action and the limitation per se will not apply.
Also you will have to show to the court that you were continuously raising demands before the builder.
Regards
your can approach consumer dispute forum or you can also go to RERA and get you amount refunded. if in case you need more help pls be free to call on [deleted]
Limitation starts from the date of knowledge of the fraud. Plus, if you have any communication from the builders in writing that they will honor the agreement, within the past 2 years, then its still in limitation. You can approach the consumer forum.
You may find out whether this project is registered with the RERA or not. if yes, file a complaint with RERA that you haven't yet gotten possession, and that the flats were oversold. If No, then file a complaint that they haven't done so, since registering a project under RERA is mandatory.
Hi,
You are advised to start civil as well as criminal cases against the builder.
