Dear Sir, I bought a flat from a builder in 2010 for ₹30 lakhs, with a promised possession in 2 years. They delayed the construction, and in 2015, they increased the flat’s price by ₹10 lakhs, making it ₹40 lakhs. Since I couldn’t afford this, I decided to sell it and arranged for the funds. I signed a notarized sale agreement, collected the money, and paid the builder. Can I file a complaint against the builder in a consumer forum considering these circumstances?

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I bought a flat from a builder in 2010 for ₹30 lakhs, with a promised possession in 2 years. They delayed the construction, and in 2015, they increased the flat’s price by ₹10 lakhs, making it ₹40 lakhs. Since I couldn’t afford this, I decided to sell it and arranged for the funds. I signed a notarized sale agreement, collected the money, and paid the builder. Can I file a complaint against the builder in a consumer forum considering these circumstances?

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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

Dear Sir,

I bought a flat from a builder in 2010 for ₹30 lakhs, with a promised possession in 2 years. They delayed the construction, and in 2015, they increased the flat’s price by ₹10 lakhs, making it ₹40 lakhs. Since I couldn’t afford this, I decided to sell it and arranged for the funds. I signed a notarized sale agreement, collected the money, and paid the builder. Can I file a complaint against the builder in a consumer forum considering these circumstances?

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

Yes, you can file a complaint against the builder in a consumer forum. The builder’s actions of delaying construction and unilaterally increasing the price constitute a breach of contract and unfair trade practice, violating your consumer rights. The notarized sale agreement and evidence of payment strengthen your case.

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