In a series of rulings delivered between July 24 and 25, the Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) imposed penalties on multiple real estate developers for violations related to villa, flat, and plot sales.
The action followed complaints filed by aggrieved consumers against five developers—Suvarnabhoomi Infra Developers Pvt Ltd (Banjara Hills), Maha Infra Developers (Kondapur), Edifice Projects Private Ltd (Jubilee Hills), 2getherments Infra Pvt Ltd, and Bhuvanteza Infraprojects Private Ltd.
B Suresh Goud and five others filed a complaint against Suvarnabhoomi Infra and Maha Infra for failing to complete the Suvarna Sampada 2 project. Though the project was to be completed within three years of obtaining HMDA approval, it remained incomplete even after six years. Basic infrastructure such as streetlights was missing, and those erected were demolished by TSSPDCL for being unauthorised.
RERA imposed a joint penalty of ₹5.9 lakh on both developers and directed them to complete the development and promised infrastructure within 60 days.
Doppalapudi Anitha of Bengaluru and others filed a complaint against Edifice Projects for failing to register their housing project. RERA imposed a fine of ₹15.2 lakh and directed the developer to immediately register the project.
Misleading claims
KSR Togetherments Flat Owners Mutually Aided Co-operative Society filed a complaint against 2getherments Infra Pvt Ltd, accusing the developer of misleading buyers by falsely advertising amenities and uploading an incorrect agreement for sale on the RERA portal.
RERA slapped an ₹18 lakh fine on the developer and directed it to convene a general body meeting to refund or adjust maintenance charges. The developer must also transfer shops located on the ground and first floors—originally designated as common amenities—to the association, as per statutory requirements.
A complaint from Archana Dhanasetty of Bansilalpet led to a ₹6.4 lakh penalty against Bhuvanteza Infra for not registering the ‘Happy Homes phase I’ project. Despite receiving ₹47 lakh in full payment, the developer failed to begin construction or deliver possession. RERA directed the company to refund the entire amount with 10.8% annual interest within 30 days of receiving the order.
