GENERAL6 Sept 2026
Builder to refund buyer for flat without occupancy certificate: Commission
A consumer commission ordered a builder to refund a buyer for giving a flat without an occupancy certificate. The commission said builders must get completion and occupancy certificates. Not doing so counts as poor service and unfair trade practice. For homebuyers, this confirms you can push back if your builder hands over a flat without these papers. Check your documents and get legal advice.
Key Statutory Highlights
- A builder is statutorily obliged to obtain completion and occupancy certificates.
- Failing to get these certificates amounts to deficiency in service.
- The commission also said the builder engaged in unfair trade practice.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are a buyer who got a flat without an occupancy certificate, consider approaching the consumer commission for relief.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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