Let’s get into the latest happenings in the world of real estate regulations. We have a few important judgments from different consumer forums that can be of interest to homebuyers and real estate developers. Firstly, in the Himachal Pradesh case of Harish Kumar Sethi v. Harsh Tomar & another, the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)…

Case Title: Pinaki Bhattacharjee Vs. M/S. Unique Construction Case Number: F.A. No. 286/2018 In a recent case, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, led by Subhash Chandra and Sadhna Shanker, made a decision that concerned a dispute with Unique Construction. The commission determined that in the event of a party performing additional work, not meant…

Case Title: Central Bank of India Vs. M/S. Abhay Kumar Jain Case Number: R.P. No. 1865/2022 In a recent ruling, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, led by AVM J. Rajendra, determined that banks have an obligation to ensure the safety and security of their locker facilities and cannot shirk responsibility for the contents of…

Case Title: United India Insurance Co. Ltd Vs. M/S. Khadi Udhyog Case Number: F.A. No. 223/2022 The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, headed by Subhash Chandra, recently delivered a verdict that clarifies the role of a surveyor’s report in insurance disputes. The commission ruled that such reports can only be dismissed if they are found…

Order Name: Kunal Kashyap & another Versus M/S Atul Enterprises Case No.: Appeal No. U6 of 2O22 In a recent turn of events in Maharashtra’s legal scene, the Maharashtra Real Estate Appellate Tribunal, overseen by Justice Shriram R. Jagtap and Dr. K. Shivaji, decided not to entertain an appeal by a group of homebuyers. The…

Homebuyers who were part of the Kalpataru Radiance Project in Maharashtra recently received a favorable decision from the Real Estate Regulatory Authority. The Authority, led by Ajoy Mehta, has ordered the builder to refund the money with interest to those who wish to withdraw from the project. Additionally, homebuyers who choose to stay invested will…

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), under the leadership of Dr. Inder Jit Singh, recently ruled against a company challenging New India Assurance. The company couldn’t establish any unfairness or irrationality in the insurer’s decision of not accepting the surveyor’s report. Let’s talk about the background of the case. The company, a registered entity…

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, chaired by Subhash Chandra, found Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) accountable for service deficiencies in a recent insurance case. They invalidated the claim due to the non-disclosure of prior non-life-threatening health conditions. The case involved a woman whose husband purchased two LIC policies: the Jeevan Tarang Policy (valued at Rs….

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, led by AVM J. Rajendra, found Canon Properties at fault for a service deficiency. They were held accountable for not passing on maintenance charges to the flat owners, which they had collected. Here’s a quick summary of the case: The Residents Association of Dum Dum Club Town, who is…

In a recent judgement, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, led by AVM J. Rajendra, stated that the revisional jurisdiction of the National Commission under Section 21(b) is restricted. This jurisdiction can only be invoked when the State Commission has overstepped its legal boundaries, failed to exercise its vested jurisdiction, or acted with gross irregularity….