Multiple Compensations For A Single Default Is Unjustified: NCDRC

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, presided by Subhash Chandra alongside Sadhna Shanker, held M/S. Exact Developers & Promoters liable for deficiency in service but set aside the state commission's order for granting compensation for mental agony, as multiple compensations cannot be granted for a single default. If the developer failed to do so, the complainants were entitled to refund the deposited amount with 18% interest per annum from the payment dates until realization. Consequently, the complainants filed a complaint before the State Commission, requesting a refund of ₹29,67,187 with 18% interest per annum from the deposit date until realization, along with ₹10,000 for mental and physical agony and ₹33,000 for litigation expenses. The commission highlighted that the delay in possession was evident, and the developer was obligated to offer possession by the original deadline, failing which a penalty of 18% per annum was to be paid.