Pay amount under protest 

sue the company to recover amount due and payable by you 

also seek litigation costs and compensation for mental torture undergone by you 

- If the said company backtracking from their promises which is mentioned in the agreement , then the said company is under obligation to pay the same 

- Further, if the construction is delaying and not handing over the possession on time then you have right to claim 10% penalty from the said company. 

- You can send a legal notice for getting the same and if no positive response then file a complaint before the Consumer Forum and thereby you can claim compensation as well for the harassment caused to you. 

1. File a complaint case as per RERA applicable in your State against them alleging deficiency in service and unfair business practice.

2. You have fair chance to win the case provided you have preserved all the evidence to establish your allegations.

3. It is immaterial that the opposite party is a big construction company.

4. Engage a local lawyer having expertise in this field.

You should not stop the payment due to the builder, however you create a record by sending a letter to the builder in writing and sent by registered post demanding the promised referral bonus.

You don't have to be scared by the size of reputation of the builder company, if they have not fulfilled their promise to pay the referral bonus and the same was found in their brochure, then it is an unfair trade practice, you can drag them to consumer distress redressal commission for deficiency in service and unfair trade practice.

You can also give a complaint to the RERA and seek their intervention as well as remedy.

What is reference bonus?

Which is going to be terminated?

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  Legal Notice: Hire a lawyer to send a notice demanding referral bonus adjustment and penalty waiver.
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  RERA Complaint: File a case if the project is RERA-registered for breach of agreement.
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  Consumer Forum: File for breach of agreement, mental harassment, and financial loss.
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  Negotiate: Notify them in writing about legal steps to push for resolution.
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  Document Proof: Maintain records of payments, emails, and visits.
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  Stay Persistent: Legal actions via RERA and consumer forums are effective even against big firms.

Dear Client,

In the Present Scenario, you may take several legal steps to address the issue. Firstly, you may have to gather the communication records, the relevant agreements, receipts and other documentation evidences, that refer to the bonus commitment. Herein, you may file a complaint with the RERA Authority, that mandates the developers to adhere to the terms of the agreements, and further imposes a penalty for non-compliance. However, if the developer fails to respond to the complaint filed, you may also approach to the consumer court, under the Consumer Protection Act, for failing to deliver the promised bonus, and imposing unjust penalties. Besides, if there is a breach of contract, you may also seek for specific performance or compensation under the Indian Contract Act. You may firstly, send a legal notice through a lawyer, demanding the developer to stay with their commitment and withdraw the penalty. However, on failure to reply for the notice, you may take the matter to the consumer court, and take the necessary legal action.

Hope you find this answer beneficial for resolving the dispute.

You can approach consumer court against the said company if the flat was not booked for resale by you 

is there any agreement in writing stating that you will be entitled to a rebate on account of referral bonus?