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Dear Client,
If you've bought a flat and encountered issues due to unlawful construction or reconstruction without proper permissions, you should request the Builder to comply with the Order passed under Section 112C of the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, 1976. If the Builder fails to address the issue despite your efforts, you can take legal action.
Firstly, if the housing project is approved by RERA, the Builder can be held accountable for any deviation or deficiency in service. You can serve a legal notice and file a complaint with RERA for compensation for the deficiency in service.
If the matter remains unresolved, you can file a collective complaint with other affected flat owners under Section 31 of the Real Estate (Regulatory and Development) Act, 2016, or file a complaint with the Consumer Court under Section 35 of the Consumer Compensation Act, 2019. This should be done within two years from the date of the cause of action.
It's important to note that you cannot simultaneously raise your complaint before both the Consumer Court and RERA for the same cause of action. Additionally, you have the option to file a civil suit for specific performance against the Builder/Developer before a Civil Court for appropriate relief.
Posted On 18-Apr-2024
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