The Nationwide Shopper Disputes Redressal Fee just lately ordered Godrej Tasks to refund Rs 4 crore to homebuyers in 5 separate instances for failing to ship on its guarantees even after seven years of providing the homeowners possession.
“A flat purchaser who invests in a flat does so on an evaluation of its potential. The facilities which the builder has dedicated to supply impinge on the standard of life for the households of purchasers and the potential for appreciation within the worth of the flat…,” held the NCDRC in its order dated October 11.
Among the many main guarantees that the corporate did not ship on was the development of a 24-metre-wide highway connecting the flats in Godrej Summit in Sector 104, Gurgaon, to the Dwarka Expressway.
“Even after provide of possession, seven years have expired, however 24-metre-wide sectorial highway has not been constructed on the spot. Costly flats have been offered, representing that the challenge is linked with Dwarka Expressway by means of a 24-metre-wide highway and is at a distance of 500 meters from it,” mentioned the NCDRC.
The NCDRC additionally famous that the choice entrance and exit constructed to Parcel A are underneath encroachments, and homebuyers who’re allotted flats in Parcel B and C should journey throughout the slender highway of Parcel A. As per the NCDRC, Godrej’s shortcomings in fulfilling its obligations amounted to a deficiency in service.
Based on the complainants, the challenge was marketed as having luxurious and fashionable facilities, comparable to a modular kitchen, carpet flooring, balcony space, swimming pool, 80 per cent open inexperienced house, and varied different leisure amenities at a sexy worth. As per the homebuyers, different marketed options included a 24-hour safety guard on the entrance gate, common water provide, and correct stormwater drainage built-in with rainwater harvesting.
Nevertheless, the homebuyers mentioned the challenge’s key promoting characteristic was that the flats have been linked to Dwarka Expressway by means of a 24-metre-wide highway at a distance of simply 500 metres.
