LatestLegal Updates 1 November 2026
Chandigarh Couple Wins Refund After Builder Delays Flat
After paying Rs 62.7 lakh—about 95 % of the flat’s cost—a Chandigarh couple faced two years of possession delays, missing fire‑safety certification, and stopped compensation from the builder. The consumer commission ordered a full refund with 12 % interest, Rs 1.1 lakh compensation, and cost recovery.
The Chandigarh couple paid Rs 62.7 lakh for a flat, nearly the full price, but the builder delayed possession for two years, halted monthly compensation, and issued a possession letter despite lacking a fire‑safety certificate.
- Consumer commission ordered a full refund with 12 % interest
- Additional compensation of Rs 1.1 lakh and recovery of court costs
- Builder must comply immediately
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