Refund of flat advance due to abnormal delay in starting of work

3 years ago

Sir, I booked a 3BHK flat in a gated community project Summit-696, comprising 4 towers, by Siddhi Infracon Vizag Pvt. Ltd, Visakhapatnam, A.P duly paying Rs.4.00 Lakhs in cheques during Jan 2016. The builder encased the cheques immediately. He has given a receipt on company letterhead, mentioning the flat No. in 2nd tower and sft rate, with a promise to complete in 5 years all the 4 towers. Since the project was struck in the 1st tower itself, with not taking up the 2nd tower, I asked for refund in 2018. He promised to refund the advance and asked to send a mail in that regard. I did the same. There after he stopped communicating with me, not attending to my calls. As the construction didn't take place on 2nd tower, I again met him 1 month back and asked for refund. He promise the refund in a week. But he didn't keep his word. I understand the project is doomed, with not even registered with RERA. What options do I have now? Please advice. Thank you.