Homebuyer Forced To Vacate Flat After Taking Possession Due To Unsafe Construction, Haryana RERA Directs NBCC To Pay Compensation
Live LawHaryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority Bench, Comprising of Rajender Kumar has directed National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited to compensate the homebuyer for rental expenses and mental agony after they were forced to vacate their flat as the project was found unsafe for living due to its unsafe construction after taking possession. On February 17, 2022, the District Magistrate-cum-Chairperson, District Disaster Management Authority, Gurugram, held a meeting with homebuyers and NBCC officials and issued an order as per which NBCC was to provide alternative accommodation within 48 hours and refund the homebuyer's money with interest within one month. Therefore, being aggrieved by the insufficient relief from the builder, the homebuyer filed a complaint before the authority seeking Rs.40,000 per month for rental expenses and compensation for harassment and mental agony. Furthermore, the Authority ruled that the builder is liable to pay ₹30,000 per month to the homebuyer as compensation for the loss of housing or rent for an alternate unit, or until the amount paid by the homebuyer is refunded.