Builder Fined Rs. 20 lakhs for Delayed Possession

An analysis of the Judgment passed by the Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission by Adv. R. P. Rathod.

In a Landmark Order the Maharashtra State Consumer Commission recently directed a developer to shell out Rs. 20 lakhs at the rate of Rs. 2,000 a day for a delay in giving possession of a Shop Premises to a purchaser.

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Demolition of Society Property by sidelining minority members

The Mumbai High Court has deeply analyzed the legal issues at stake while redeveloping properties of co-operative housing societies when there is dissent by a few members. The stakeholders and persons concerned in such cases should include the society, the developer, minority members, consultants, and municipal authorities.

There have been sharp reactions from such quarters. It is unfortunate that a well-worded and analyzed decision of the court has given rise to apprehensions. In my view, these are unfounded.

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