DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd. V/S Vipan Kumar Bhalla - Consumer Court Case

Chandigarh

StateCommission

CC/220/2017

Vipan Kumar Bhalla - Complainant(s)

Versus

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd. - Opp.Party(s)

Narender Yadav, Vineet Yadav, Adv.

11 Sep 2017

ORDER

STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION,

U.T., CHANDIGARH

Consumer Complaint	:	220 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	16.3.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Vipan Kumar Bhalla S/o Sh. Prem Kishan Bhalla.
Amit Bhalla W/o Sh. Vipan Kumar Bhalla.

Both R/o Flat No.14, GH 39, Mansa Devi Complex, Sector-5, Panchkula.

.........Complainants.

Versus

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh, U.T., Pin-160009 through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.
DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office: DLF Gateway Tower, Second Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.

..........Opposite Parties.

Argued by:

Sh. Narender Yadav, Advocate for the complainants.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

Consumer Complaint	:	261 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	28.3.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Om Parkash son of Sh. Kanhaiya Lal, resident of 2122, Urban Estate, Jind (Haryana).
Sumitra Devi W/o Om Parkash resident of 2122, Urban Estate, Jind Haryana).

.........Complainants.

Versus

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh, U.T., Pin-160009 through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.
DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office: DLF Gateway Tower, Second Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.

..........Opposite Parties.

Argued by:

Sh. Pardeep Kumar Rapria, Advocate for the complainants.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

Consumer Complaint	:	263 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	28.3.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Ram Kishan Fauji Son of Dharampal, Resident of House No.2160, Gulshan Nagar, Tosham (Haryana)

.........Complainant.

Versus

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh, U.T., Pin-160009 through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.
DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office: DLF Gateway Tower, Second Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.

SITE ADDRESS: The Valley, Sector-3, Kalka-Pinjore Urban Complex.

........Opposite Parties.

Argued by:

Sh. Sudhir Kumar, Advocate for the complainant.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

Consumer Complaint	:	288 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	5.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Savita Dhillon aged 46 years, W/o Sh. Dilbag Singh, R/o H.No.266, Sector 7A, Chandigarh

.........Complainant.

Versus

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh, Pin-160009, through its authorized signatory/Director/Managing Director/Incharge.

..........Opposite Party.

Argued by:

Sh. Suraj Bhan Hooda, Advocate for the complainant.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

Consumer Complaint	:	289 of 2016
Date of Institution	:	5.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Kulwinder Pal Kaur, aged 44 years, W/o Sh. Surinder Singh, R/o H.No.1111, Sector 20-B, Chandigarh

.........Complainant.

Versus

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh, Pin-160009, through its authorized signatory/Director/Managing Director/Incharge.

..........Opposite Party.

Argued by:

Sh. Suraj Bhan Hooda, Advocate for the complainant.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

Consumer Complaint	:	293 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	5.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Col.Ravinder Singh, Son of Lt. Gurnam Singh (Retd.), R/o #1, Gujarat Artillery Battery NCC, NCC Group HQ, Law Garden, Ahmedabad 380 006.
Mrs. Vini Singh, Wife of Col. Ravinder Singh, R/o #1, Gujarat Artillery Battery NCC, NCC Group HQ, Law Garden, Ahmedabad 380 006.

.........Complainants.

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M/s DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh, through its authorized represntative
M/s DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office at 12^th Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, National Highway-8, Gurgaon through its Managing Director.

..........Opposite Parties.

Argued by:

Sh. Ashim Aggarwal, Advocate for the complainants.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

Consumer Complaint	:	314 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	11.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Shubhpreet Kaur wife of Sh. Satinderjit Singh, Resident of H.No.164, Sector-16D, Chandigarh.

.........Complainant.

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DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh, through its Managing Director/Authorised signatory/Officer-in-charge.
DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office DLF Gateway Tower, Second Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, Gurgaon-122002, Haryana, India through its Manager/Authorised Signatory/Officer-in-charge.

..........Opposite Parties.

Argued by:

Sh. Narender Kaajla, Advocate for the complainant.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

Consumer Complaint	:	325 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	18.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Sudhir Midha S/o Sh. R.N. Midha,
Amrit Midha W/o Sh. Sudhir Midha,

Both R/o H.No.688, Sector-11, Panchkula, Haryana.

.........Complainants.

Versus

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh, U.T., Pin-160009 through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.
DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office: DLF Gateway Tower, Second Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.

..........Opposite Parties.

Argued by:

Sh. Narender Yadav, Advocate for the complainants.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

Consumer Complaint	:	326 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	18.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Sohan Lal Gupta S/o Late Sh. Geeta Ram, R/o H.No.218, Sector-10, Panchkula.

.........Complainant.

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M/s DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh UT.Pin-160009 through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.
M/s DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office: DLF Gateway Tower, Second Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.

..........Opposite Party.

Argued by:

Sh. Narender Yadav, Advocate for the complainant.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

Consumer Complaint	:	327 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	18.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Brig. Raj Kumar Bhatt S/o R.G.S. Bhatt,
Renu Bhatt W/o Brig. Raj Kumar Bhatt

Both C/o HQ Eastern Command, Artillery Branch, Fort William, Kolkata – 700021.

.........Complainants.

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M/s DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh UT.Pin-160009 through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.
M/s DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office: DLF Gateway Tower, Second Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.

..........Opposite Parties.

Argued by:

Sh. Narender Yadav, Advocate for the complainants.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

Consumer Complaint	:	328 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	18.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Col. Digvijay Singh Basera S/o Late Sh. Hari Singh Basera, R/o 2 A R, Pin No.932002, C/o 99 APO.

.........Complainant.

Versus

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh UT.Pin-160009 through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.
DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office: DLF Gateway Tower, Second Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.

..........Opposite Parties.

Argued by:

Sh. Narender Yadav, Advocate for the complainant.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

Consumer Complaint	:	383 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	4.5.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Brig.N.S. Thakur S/o Sh. Hari Singh R/o House No.15, Hira Nagar, Hamirpur (HP).
Col.Upasana thakur W/o Brig. N.S. Thakur R/o House No.15, Hira Nagar, Hamirpur (HP).

.........Complainants.

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DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh, through its authorized representative.
DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office at 12^th Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, National Highway-8, Gurgaon through its Managing Director.
Mr. Rakesh Kerwell, Director, DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd. SCO No.190-191-192, Sector-8C, Chandigarh.

Also at House No.1522, Sector 18-D, Chandigarh 160018.

..........Opposite Parties.

Argued by:

Sh. Ashim Aggarwal, Advocate for the complainants.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

Consumer Complaint	:	354 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	24.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Nivrutti Deswal S/o Ved Pal Deswal Resident of House No.1/128, Vikramkhand, Gomtinagar, Lucknow, 226010 (Uttar Pradesh), presently residing at House No.35, Shree Nagar Extention, Indore, MP.

.........Complainant.

Versus

M/s DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh UT.Pin-160009 through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/ Director Sales & Marketing.
M/s DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office: DLF Gateway Tower, Second Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/ Director Sales & Marketing.

SITE ADDRESS: The Valley, Sector-3, Kalka-Pinjore Urban Complex.

..........Opposite Parties.

Argued by:

Sh. Sudhir Kumar, Advocate for the complainant.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

Complaints under Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

BEFORE: JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.), PRESIDENT.

SH. DEV RAJ, MEMBER.

MRS. PADMA PANDEY, MEMBER.

PER DEV RAJ, MEMBER

By this order, we propose to dispose of the aforesaid 13 consumer complaints bearing Nos.220, 261, 263, 288, 289, 293, 325, 326, 327, 328, 383, 314 and 354 all of 2017.

2. At the time of arguments, Counsel for the Opposite Parties placed on record a detailed chart duly signed, showing in each case detail of the property, date of Agreement, total price and amount received etc. and further the date when possession was offered etc., which is taken on record. It was stated by the Counsel that the facts given in the chart were correct, as per their record.

3. Arguments were heard in common. At the time of arguments on 16.08.2017, we were of the opinion that the facts and issues in law, involved in the above bunch of complaints, by and large, were the same, and therefore, the aforesaid 13 complaints can be disposed of, by passing one consolidated order.

4. Under above circumstances, to dictate order, facts are being taken from consumer complaint bearing No.220 of 2017, titled as ‘Vipan Kumar Bhalla & Anr. Vs. DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.’

5. In brief, the facts are that the Opposite Parties developed a Residential Group Housing Project under the name and style of “The Valley” situated in Sector 3, Kalka-Pinjore Urban Complex. On the basis of advertisements, the complainants approached the Opposite Parties and booked an independent floor with total area of 2255 sq. ft. in DLF Valley Project on 28.10.2010 for their residential purpose and paid an amount of Rs.6,00,000/- vide receipt RVL/CRB/00042/1110. The Opposite Parties entered into an Independent Floor Buyers Agreement (Annexure C-2) on 07.01.2011 whereby independent floor No.A-1/39 SF (Second Floor) with parking number P-2F was allotted to the complainants. The total price of the unit was fixed as Rs.72,22,764.75 for the saleable area of 2255 Sq. Feet. In Para 6 of the complaint, it was stated that till 01.03.2017, the complainants had paid Rs.71,09,014/- to the Opposite Parties.

6. As per Clause 11(a) of the Agreement, the possession of the flat was to be delivered within 24 months from the date of execution of the said Agreement. The complainants applied for loan of Rs.54,50,000/- on 25.04.2011 from HDFC Bank, which was sanctioned by the said Bank, as per Loan Letter (Annexure C-3). The Opposite Parties also published an advertisement dated 13.01.2014 stating that possession would be delivered in 2014 but nothing was done. It was further stated that the complainants came to know after visiting the site on various occasions that the unit, in question and other amenities/facilities, as promised, were not even ready for possession and the Opposite Parties were not in position to give the possession. It was further stated that the complainants approached the Opposite Parties to grant them possession of the flat on the agreed terms & conditions but to no avail. It was further stated that the complainants have invested their hard earned money and delay in the grant of possession has caused financial loss and grave mental agony and disturbance to them.

7. Alleging deficiency, in rendering service, and indulgence into unfair trade practice, on the part of the Opposite Parties, the complainants filed the instant complaint under Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act 1986 (in short 1986 Act) seeking directions to the Opposite Parties, to hand over physical and legal possession of the unit, in question, complete in all respects after obtaining all due permissions and certificates including the Completion Certificate inter-alia from the concerned authorities; pay interest calculated @15% per annum on the deposited amount from the date of delay in handing over of the possession till the date, possession is handed over to the complainants; award compensation of Rs.1,50,000/- on account of causing financial risk, hardship, mental agony, harassment, emotional disturbance caused to the complainants due to the actions/omissions of Opposite Parties; Rs.40,000/- as litigation expenses; and grant any other relief which this Commission deems fit and proper under the facts and circumstances of the present case.

8. The Opposite Parties, in their preliminary submissions in the written statement stated that the complainants filed the instant complaint in total disregard to the terms of Floor Buyer’s Agreement executed between the parties. It was further stated that the complainants are backing out from the executed contract. It was further stated that the complainants had the full knowledge about the terms of Agreement dated 07.01.2011 executed between the parties. It was further stated that the occupation certificate was received on 24.10.2016 and offer of possession would be sent soon to the complainants. It was further stated that the complainants have prayed for unfounded demands, which were not as per executed terms of the Agreement and, thus, the Opposite Parties also pray to allow 31% cost escalation of the construction as well 47% of the land holding cost, totaling 76% of the sale price. It was further stated that the project was cost escalation free as the complainants shall get the possession of the floor on the same price as committed by the Opposite Parties at the time of allotment of the floor through allotment letter dated 12.11.2010. It was further stated that all the losses/cost, escalation on many counts like building material cost, labor cost, land cost etc. has been borne by the Opposite Parties. It was further stated that construction of the project got delayed due to stay on construction, ordered by the High Court and thereafter by Hon’ble Supreme Court of India due to third party litigation involving acquisition proceedings of land of litigants therein, in the years 2010 and 2012.

9. The Opposite Parties have further stated that after dismissal of the said litigation by Hon’ble Supreme Court on 12.12.2012, the Opposite Parties vide letter dated 08.07.2013 offered an exit option to the complainants by accepting refund of their entire amount paid till date with 9% interest but they refused to avail the said option and apart from opting to continue with the project, also consented to the extension of time. It was stated that occupation certificate(s) of 1775 units had already been received and offer of possession was under process. It was also stated that proper water connection and electricity supply was in place and housekeeping and maintenance services were being provided through leading multinational company, namely, Jones Lang Lasalle.

10. In the preliminary objections, it was stated that the parties were bound by the terms and conditions mentioned in the Independent Floor Buyer’s Agreement; that the complainants have made baseless allegations of unfair trade practice, deficiency in service etc. with an ulterior motive to amend/modify/rewrite the concluded Agreement duly executed between parties, purely to invoke jurisdiction of this Commission; that this Commission cannot adjudicate upon the matter where the prima facie prayers are for modification of clauses of the Agreement; that the complainants are not consumers as the floor, in question, was purchased by them for investment purposes and earning profits and that when given the option to exit vide letter dated 08.07.2013, the complainants agreed to continue with allotment and delay and, as such, they (complainants) voluntarily waived of their right to raise any grievance. An objection was also raised that this Commission did not have the territorial jurisdiction to entertain and try the present complaint in as much as the parties agreed to exclude the jurisdiction of all other Courts except the Courts at Panchkula and High Court of Punjab & Haryana. Further, an objection was also raised in the written statement that as per Clause 55 in the Agreement, all disputes arising out of the Agreement are to be settled amicably, failing which, they shall be referred to the Arbitration. It was further stated that the Opposite Parties could not be made liable for delay caused due to force majeure conditions, which was on account of stay by Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High Court and Hon’ble Supreme Court of India from 19.04.2012 to 12.12.2012 and delay in grant of approvals in layout plans and service plans. In Sub Para (g) of Para 11 of the preliminary objections, it was further stated that approval regarding revision in layout plan and service plans sought on 11.3.2013 and 20.05.2013, was received on 06.09.2013 and 14.08.2014 respectively.

11. The Opposite Parties moved Miscellaneous Applications under Section 8 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, for referring the matter to the sole arbitration, in the following complaints:-

Sr. No.	Complaint No.	Miscellaneous Application No.
1.	220/2017	484/2017
2.	261/2017	513/2017
3.	263/2017	532/2017
4.	314/2017	682/2017
5.	326/2017	652/2017
6.	327/2017	653/2017
7.	328/2017	650/2017
8.	354/2017	679/2017

The aforesaid applications were disposed of by this Commission by holding that the applicability of the arbitration process would be seen at the time of final arguments in the main case.

12. On merits, it was admitted in Para 3 of the written statement that the office of the Opposite Parties is situated in Chandigarh and the agreement was executed between the parties at Chandigarh. It was stated that the property No.DVF-A1/39-SF was allotted to the complainant vide allotment letter dated 12.11.2010. It was denied that the price of the unit, in question, was Rs.72,22,764.75. It was stated that the price of the property as per SOP is Rs.74,01,647.43 plus service tax for 2255 sq. ft. It was further stated that the total price was subject to increase due to increase in floor area as per clauses 9 and 10 of the Agreement. It was further stated that the amount paid by the complainants till date is Rs.71,09,645.62. It was further stated that there is a DLI of Rs.17,128.47 levied against the account of the complainant for delay of 71 days.

13. It was admitted that as per Clause 11(a) of the Agreement, possession of the allotted unit, was to be handed over to the complainants within 24 months from the date of signing of the Agreement subject to force majeure conditions or due to reasons beyond the control of Opposite Parties as mentioned in Clauses 11(b) and 11(c) of the Agreement. It was further stated that the complainants raised a loan of Rs.54.50 lacs from HDFC at lower interest rate by mortgaging the unit in question and now they cannot claim interest @15% on the deposited amount. It was reiterated that occupation certificate was already received on 24.10.2016. It was further stated that neither there was any deficiency, in rendering service, on the part of the Opposite Parties nor they indulged into any unfair trade practice. The remaining averments, were denied, being wrong.

14. The parties led evidence in support of their case.

15. We have heard the Counsel for the parties, and have gone through the evidence and record of the case, carefully.

16. It is evident that the complainants were allotted Independent Floor No.DVF-A1/39-SF in DLF Valley, Panchkula and Independent Floor Buyer’s Agreement was executed between them and the Opposite Parties on 07.01.2011 (Annexure C-2). The total price of the said independent floor, as depicted in the Agreement, was Rs.72,22,764.75, besides other charges, securities, deposits and taxes etc. as specified in the Application/ Agreement. The complainants, in all, actually paid a sum of Rs.71,09,645.62 as mentioned in the Chart showing details of the property, in question, placed on record, under the signatures of the Counsel for the Opposite Parties, at the time of arguments on 16.08.2017. As per Clause 11(a) of the Agreement, the Opposite Parties were to complete the construction of the said independent floor within a period of 24 months from the date of execution of the said Agreement. Though in the written statement, in preliminary submissions and also on merits, it has been stated that exit option was given to the complainants to seek refund alongwith 9% interest, vide letter dated 08.07.2013, however, no such letter has been placed on record. It is, however, on record, that there was stay by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India from 19.04.2012 to 12.12.2012, which in turn, delayed the completion of the project. The Opposite Parties have claimed that this being a force majeure condition, they are entitled to benefit of delay of one year. The Opposite Parties have stated that due to above force majeure condition, the possession got delayed. The possession of the unit, in question, has been offered by the Opposite Parties to the complainants on 31.05.2017 vide offer of possession letter (Annexure A-1 colly), copy whereof was placed on record by the Opposite Parties by moving Miscellaneous Application bearing No.726 of 2017. Clearly, possession has been offered during the pendency of the instant complaint instituted on 16.03.2017.

17. The Opposite Parties, in preliminary submissions, have prayed to allow them 31% cost escalation of construction as well as 47% of the land holding cost, totaling 76% of the sale price. There is a clear and specific stipulation in Clause 1.2 of the Agreement that price of the unit is escalation free. Since the Opposite Parties failed to complete construction and deliver possession within stipulated period and extended one year period, they (Opposite Parties) are themselves responsible for delay and deficiency in service and their prayer for allowing them escalation cost of construction as well as land holding amounts to seeking amendment of the terms and conditions of the Agreement, being devoid of merit, must fail, and the same stands rejected.

18. Since the Independent Floor Buyer’s Agreement, in the instant case, was executed between the parties on 07.01.2011 and period stipulated therein for handing over possession was to commence from the date of execution of the same (Agreement), the averment of the Opposite Parties that Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High Court had restrained them from creating any third party rights, during the year 2010 (06.04.2010 to 23.07.2010) (Annexures R-5 & R-6), is not relevant.

19. The first question, that falls for consideration, is, as to whether, in the face of existence of arbitration clause in the Agreement, to settle disputes between the parties through Arbitration, in terms of provisions of Section 8 (amended) of 1996 Act, this Commission has no jurisdiction to entertain the consumer complaint. It may be stated here that this Commission in case titled ‘Sarbjit Singh Vs. Puma Realtors Private Limited’, IV (2016) CPJ 126, noted that litigation in the Consumer Fora is cost effective. The complaint in the State Commission can be filed by making payment between Rs.2,000/- to Rs.4,000/- only. Whereas, as per principal Act (1996 Act), the consumer will be forced to incur huge expenses towards his/her share of arbitrator’s fee. As per mandate of 1986 Act, a complaint is proposed to be decided within three months from the date of service of the other party. On the other hand, it is admissible to an Arbitrator to decide a dispute within one year. Thereafter, the Court wherever it is challenged may also take upto one year and then there is likelihood that the matter will go to the High Court or the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India. Such an effort will be a time consuming and costly one. Taking note of fee component and time consumed in arbitration, it was observed that if the matter is referred to an Arbitrator, it would defeat the very purpose of the provisions of 1986 Act. Paras 26, 33 and 34 of the said order, inter-alia, being relevant, are extracted hereunder:-

“26. To decide above said question, it is necessary to reproduce the provisions of Section 3 of the Consumer Protection Act 1986 (in short the Act), which reads as under;

“3. Act not in derogation of any other law.—

The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the provisions of any other law for the time being in force.”

33. The 1986 Act provides for better protection of interests and rights of the consumers. For the said purpose, the Consumer Foras were created under the Act. In Section 3 of 1986 Act, it is clearly provided that the said provision is in addition to and not in derogation of any provisions of any other law, for the time being in force. The 1986 Act is special legislation qua the consumers. The poor consumers are not expected to fight the might of multinational companies/traders, as those entities have lot of resources at their command. As stated above, in the present case, the complainant has spent his entire life earnings to purchase the plot, in the said project, launched by the opposite party. However, his hopes were shattered, when despite making substantial payment of the sale consideration, he failed to get possession of the plot, in question, in a developed project. As per ratio of the judgments in the case of Secretary, Thirumurugan Cooperative Agricultural Credit Society v. M. Lalitha (2004) 1 SCC 305 and United India Insurance Co. Ltd. Vs. M/s Pushpalaya Printers, I (2004) CPJ 22 (SC), and LIC of India and another Vs. Hira Lal, IV (2011) CPJ 4 (SC), the consumers are always in a weak position, and in cases where two interpretations are possible, the one beneficial to the consumer needs to be accepted. The opinion expressed above, qua applicability of Section 8 (amended) of 1996 Act, has been given keeping in mind the above said principle.

34. Not only this, recently, it was also so said by the National Commission, in a case titled as Lt. Col. Anil Raj & anr. Vs. M/s. Unitech Limited, and another, Consumer Case No.346 of 2013, decided on 02.05.2016. Relevant portion of the said case, reads thus:-

“In so far as the question of a remedy under the Act being barred because of the existence of Arbitration Agreement between the parties, the issue is no longer res-integra. In a catena of decisions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, it has been held that even if there exists an arbitration clause in the agreement and a Complaint is filed by the consumer, in relation to certain deficiency of service, then the existence of an arbitration clause will not be a bar for the entertainment of the Complaint by a Consumer Fora, constituted under the Act, since the remedy provided under the Act is in addition to the provisions of any other law for the time being in force. The reasoning and ratio of these decisions, particularly in Secretary, Thirumurugan Cooperative Agricultural Credit Society Vs. M. Lalitha (Dead) Through LRs. & Others - (2004) 1 SCC 305; still holds the field, notwithstanding the recent amendments in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1986. [Also see: Skypak Couriers Ltd. Vs. Tata Chemicals Ltd. - (2000) 5 SCC 294 and National Seeds Corporation Limited Vs. M. Madhusudhan Reddy & Anr. - (2012) 2 SCC 506.] It has thus, been authoritatively held that the protection provided to the Consumers under the Act is in addition to the remedies available under any other Statute, including the consentient arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1986.”

Same is the ratio of recent judgment passed by three Judges Bench of Hon’ble National Commission on 13.07.2017 in case titled ‘Aftab Singh Vs. Emaar MGF Land Ltd. & Anr.’, in Consumer Complaint No.701 of 2015, with IA/247/2016, IA/505/2017, IA/7294/2015, IA/9570/2015 & IA/11813/2016.

In view of the above, the plea taken by the Opposite Parties, that in the face of existence of arbitration clause in the Agreement, to settle disputes between the parties through Arbitration, in terms of provisions of Section 8 (amended) of 1996 Act, this Commission has no jurisdiction to entertain the consumer complaint, being devoid of merit, is rejected.

20. Another objection raised by the Opposite Parties was that as per Clause 55 of the Agreement, the Courts at Panchkula alone and the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Chandigarh, shall have Jurisdiction, to entertain and adjudicate the complaint, and, as such, the Jurisdiction of this Commission was barred. It was stated that since the property, in question, is situated in District Panchkula, a part of cause of action arose at Panchkula. It may be stated here that according to Section 17 of the Act, a consumer complaint can be filed, by the complainant, before the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, within the territorial Jurisdiction whereof, a part of cause of action arose to him/her. Clearly, application for allotment of Unit (Annexure R-3) was made by the complainants at Chandigarh address of the Opposite Party viz. Shop No.101-102, Ist Floor, DLF City Centre Mall, Rajiv Gandhi, I.T. Park, Kishangarh, Chandigarh. Independent Floor Buyer’s Agreement was also executed between the parties on 07.01.2011 at Chandigarh. Since, as per documents, referred to above, a part of cause of action arose to the complainants, at Chandigarh, this Commission has got territorial Jurisdiction to entertain and decide the complaint. It may be stated here that all the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure are not applicable, except those, mentioned in Section 13 (4) of the Act, to the proceedings, in a Consumer Complaint, filed under the Act. For determining the territorial jurisdiction, to entertain and decide the complaint, this Commission is bound by the provisions of Section 17 of the Act. In Associated Road Carriers Ltd., Vs. Kamlender Kashyap & Ors., I (2008) CPJ 404 (NC), the principle of law, laid down, by the National Commission, was to the effect, that a clause of Jurisdiction, by way of an agreement, between the Parties, could not be made applicable, to the Consumer Complaints, filed before the Consumer Foras. It was further held, in the said case, that there is a difference between Sections 11/17 of the Act, and the provisions of Sections 15 to 20 of the Civil Procedure Code, regarding the place of jurisdiction. In the instant case, as held above, a part of cause of action arose to the complainants, within the territorial Jurisdiction of this Commission, at Chandigarh. In Ethiopian Airlines Vs Ganesh Narain Saboo, IV (2011) CPJ 43 (SC)= VII (2011) SLT 371, the principle of law, laid down, was that the restriction of Jurisdiction to a particular Court, need not be given any importance in the circumstances of the case.

21. In Cosmos Infra Engineering India Ltd. Vs Sameer Saksena & another I (2013) CPJ 31 (NC) and Radiant Infosystem Pvt. Ltd. & Others Vs D.Adhilakshmi & Anr I (2013) CPJ 169 (NC) the agreements were executed, between the parties, incorporating therein, a condition, excluding the Jurisdiction of any other Court/Forum, in case of dispute, arising under the same, and limiting the Jurisdiction to the Courts/Forums at Delhi and Hyderabad. The National Commission, in the aforesaid cases, held that such a condition, incorporated in the agreements, executed between the parties, excluding the Jurisdiction of a particular Court/Forum, and limiting the Jurisdiction to a particular Court/Forum, could not be given any importance, and the complaint could be filed, at a place, where a part of cause of action arose, according to Sections 11/17 of the Act. The principle of law, laid down, in the aforesaid cases, is fully applicable to facts of the instant case. It may also be stated here, that even if, it is assumed for the sake of arguments, that the complainants had agreed to the terms and conditions of the agreement, limiting the Jurisdiction to the Courts, referred to above, the same could not exclude the Jurisdiction of this Commission, at Chandigarh, where a part of cause of action accrued to them, to file the complaint. The submission of the Opposite Parties, in this regard, therefore, being devoid of merit, must fail, and the same stands rejected.

22. The next objection raised by the Opposite Parties was that the complainants has made baseless allegations of unfair trade practice, deficiency in service etc. with an ulterior motive to amend/modify/rewrite the concluded Agreement duly executed between the parties, purely to invoke jurisdiction of this Commission. It was further stated that the complainants were virtually inviting this Commission to assume powers conferred under the Civil Court and, therefore, this Commission did not have the jurisdiction to consider the present complaint. It may be stated here, that the complainants hired the services of the Opposite Parties, for purchasing the flat, in question, in the manner, referred to above. According to Clause 11(a) of the Agreement, subject to force majeure conditions and reasons, beyond the control of the Opposite Parties, they were to complete construction of the said Independent Floor within a period of twenty four months, from the date of execution of the same (Agreement). Section 2 (1) (o) of the Act, defines ‘service’ as under:-

“service” means service of any description which is made available to potential users and includes, but not limited to, the provision of facilities in connection with banking, financing insurance, transport, processing, supply of electrical or other energy, board or lodging or both, housing construction, entertainment, amusement or the purveying of news or other information, but does not include the rendering of any service free of charge or under a contract of personal service”

From the afore-extracted Section 2(1)(o) of the Act, it is evident that housing/construction, also comes within the definition of a service. In Narne Construction P. Ltd., etc. etc. Vs. Union Of India and Ors. Etc., II (2012) CPJ 4 (SC), it was held that when a person applies for the allotment of a building or site or for a flat constructed by the Development Authority and enters into an agreement with the Developer, or the Contractor, the nature of transaction is covered by the expression ‘service’ of any description. Housing construction or building activity carried on by a private or statutory body constitutes ‘service’ within the ambit of Section 2(1)(o) of the Act. Similar principle of law, was laid down, in Haryana Agricultural Marketing Board Vs. Bishambar Dayal Goyal & Ors. (AIR 2014 S.C. 1766). Under these circumstances, the complaint involves the consumer dispute, and the same is maintainable. Not only this, as stated above, Section 3 of the Act, provides an alternative remedy. Even if, it is assumed that the complainants have the remedy to file a suit in the Civil Court, the alternative remedy provided under Section 3 of the Act, can be availed of by them, as they fall within the definition of a ‘consumer’, as stated above. In the instant case, the complainants are seeking relief on account of violation of terms and conditions of the Agreement by the Opposite Parties and their deficiency in rendering service. It, therefore, cannot be said that the complainants are trying to rewrite/modify the terms of the Agreement. Such an objection, taken by the Opposite Parties, in their written reply, therefore, being devoid of merit, is rejected.

23. To defeat claim of the complainants, the next objection raised by the Opposite Parties was that since the complainants had purchased the flat, in question, for earning profits i.e. for resale, as and when there was escalation in the prices of real estate, as such, they would not fall within the definition of ‘consumer, as defined by Section 2 (1) (d) (ii) of the Act. It may be stated here that there is nothing, on record to show, that the complainants are property dealer(s), and are indulged in sale and purchase of property, on regular basis. In their complaint in Para 1, the complainants have specifically stated that they booked the flat, in question, for their own residential purpose. In the absence of any cogent evidence, in support of the objection raised by the Opposite Parties, mere bald assertion to that effect, cannot be taken into consideration. Otherwise also, in a case titled as Kavita Ahuja Vs. Shipra Estate Ltd. and Jai Krishna Estate Developer Pvt. Ltd., 2016 (1) CPJ 31, it was held by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi, that the buyer(s) of the residential unit(s), would be termed as consumer(s), unless it is proved that he or she had booked the same for commercial purpose. The principle of law, laid down, in Kavita Ahuja’s case (supra) is fully applicable to the present case. Under these circumstances, by no stretch of imagination, it can be said that the unit, in question, was purchased by the complainants, by way of investment, with a view to earn profit, in future. Similar view was reiterated by the National Commission, in DLF Universal Limited Vs. Nirmala Devi Gupta, 2016 (2) CPJ 316. Not only above, recently under similar circumstances, in a case titled as “Aashish Oberai Vs. Emaar MGF Land Limited”, Consumer Case No.70 of 2015, decided on 14 Sep. 2016, the National Commission, while rejecting similar plea raised by the builder, observed as under:-

“In the case of the purchase of the house which a builder undertakes to construct for the buyer, the purchase can be said to be for a commercial purpose where it is shown, by producing evidence, that the buyer is engaged in the business of a buying and selling of houses and or plots as a trading activity, with a view to make profits by sale of such houses or plots. A person cannot be said to have purchased a house for a commercial purpose only by proving that he owns or had purchased more than one houses or plots. In a given case, separate houses may be purchased by a person for the individual use of his family members. A person owning a house in a city A may also purchase a house in city B for the purpose of staying in that house during short visits to that city. A person may buy two or three houses if the requirement of his family cannot be met in one house. Therefore, it would not be correct to say that in every case where a person owns more than one house, the acquisition of the house is for a commercial purpose. In fact, this was also the view taken by this Commission in Rajesh Malhotra & Ors. vs. Acron Developers Pvt. Ltd. &Ors. First Appeal No.1287 of 2014 decided on 05.11.2015.”

The complainants, thus, fall within the definition of ‘consumer’, as defined under Section 2(1)(d) of the Act. Such an objection, taken by the Opposite Parties, in their written reply, therefore, being devoid of merit, is rejected.

24. The next question, that falls for consideration, is, as to whether, there is delay in offering/delivering possession of the flat, in question. Clauses 11(a) & 11(b) of Independent Floor Buyer’s Agreement dated 07.01.2011 read thus:-

“11(a) Schedule for possession of the said Independent Floor:-

The Company based on its present plans and estimates and subject to all just exceptions, endeavors to complete construction of the said Independent Floor within a period of twenty four (24) months from the date of execution of the Agreement unless there shall be delay or failure due to Force majeure conditions and due to reasons mentioned in Clause 11(b) and 11(c) or due to failure of Allottee to pay in time the Total Price and other charges, taxes, deposits, securities etc and dues/payments or any failure on the part of the allottee to abide by all or any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

11(b) Delay due to reasons beyond the control of the company:-

If the possession of the Said Independent Floor is delayed due to Force Majeure conditions, then the company shall be entitled to extension of time for

delivery of possession of the said Independent Floor. The company during the continuance of the Force Majeure reserves the right to alter or vary the terms and conditions of the agreement or if the circumstances so warrant, the company may also suspend the development for such period as is considered expedient and the allottee shall have no right to raise any claim compensation of any nature whatsoever for or with regard to such suspension.”

As stated above, according to Clause 11(a) of the Agreement, subject to force majeure conditions and reasons, beyond the control of the Opposite Parties, they were liable to deliver physical possession of unit, within a period of 24 months, from the date of execution of the same (Agreement). In the event of failure to deliver possession, as per Clause 15 of the Agreement, the complainants were entitled to get penal compensation @Rs.10/- per square feet, per month, of the saleable area, for the period of delay. It is true that in some litigation, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India stayed construction at the project site and order passed remained in force from 19.04.2012 up-to 12.12.2012 i.e. for about 8 months. It is also admitted that above fact of granting stay resulted into delay in construction at the site.

25. In similar cases of this project, the Opposite Parties have been taking benefit of one year on account of stay by Hon’ble Apex court from April 2012 to December 2012 but in the instant case, though it has been stated that exit option was given to the complainants vide letter dated 08.07.2017 to take refund alongwith interest @9% p.a. or continue with the allotment, but no such offer letter is available on record. The same is available on record in connected complaints. The Opposite Parties have specifically pleaded that there was stay by the Hon’ble Apex court, which in turn delayed the project. In view of this, the two years period stipulated in the Agreement and one year extended period on account of stay by the Hon’ble Apex Court, expired in January 2014 on 06.01.2014. No justification whatsoever for delay in offering possession beyond 06.01.2014 has been explained by the Opposite Parties. The argument of the Opposite Parties that delay in handing over possession of independent floor was attributable to delay in receiving statutory approvals from the competent authorities, the same being absolutely beyond their control, is not tenable. The Independent Floor Buyer’s Agreement was executed on 07.01.2011 and before execution thereof, the Opposite Parties ought to have obtained all the approvals. If permissions/approvals for revision in layout plans and service plans were sought on 11.03.2013 and 20.05.2013, approvals for which were also received in due course of time, the initial time taken (more than two years) for seeking such approvals amounts to clear deficiency on the part of the Opposite Parties and in the absence of any justified reason for not doing so earlier, time consumed in obtaining such approvals would not amount to force majeure condition. The plea taken, therefore, is of no help to the Opposite Parties. Possession of the unit, in question, having been offered vide offer of possession letter dated 31.05.2017 (Annexure A-1 colly.), clearly, there is inordinate delay in offering possession of the unit, in question, to the complainants. Delay in offering possession to the complainants is an act of clear deficiency of the Opposite Parties.

26. It may be stated here that while offering possession vide letter dated 31.05.2017, the Opposite Parties raised a demand of Rs.10,02,133.07 i.e. (Rs.8,82,319.07 + Rs.1,19,814.00). The amount was payable by 30.06.2017 but the Opposite Parties as a goodwill gesture extended the payment to three months i.e. 4^th September 2017. As stated above, the complainants, in all, actually paid a sum of Rs.71,09,645.62. As stated during arguments, the complainants did not pay any amount towards the demand raised vide offer of possession letter dated 31.05.2017. The requisite documents have also not been executed and submitted by the complainants to the Opposite Parties. In absence of payment and submission of documents, possession of the unit, in question, has not been delivered to them (complainants) till date.

27. The next question, that falls for consideration, is, as to whether, the complainants are entitled to compensation, if so, at what rate, for non-delivery of physical possession of the unit, in question, within the stipulated period of 24 months and extended period of 12 months on account of force majeure conditions. As stated above, in the instant case, the Opposite Parties did not deliver possession within 24 months as stipulated in Independent Floor Buyer’s Agreement and thereafter within extended period of 12 months, from execution of the Agreement on 07.01.2011 i.e. by 06.01.2014. There is, thus, inordinate delay of around 3 years 5 months, even beyond the extended period. As already stated above, possession of the unit, in question, was offered by the Opposite Parties on 31.05.2017. Clearly there is delay in offering possession on account of which, the complainants deserves to be compensated. The Hon’ble National Commission in the case of Shri Suman Nandi & Anr. Vs. M/s Unitech Limited & Anr., Complaint No.277 of 2013, decided on 17.12.2015, in Para 16 held as under:-

“16. On perusal of the Buyer’s Agreement and the affidavits filed by the parties it is clear that the complainants had booked the subject apartments on the expressed promise extended by the opposite parties that subject to Force Majeure, the opposite parties would deliver the possession of the apartments complete in all respect within 30-36 months, as the case may be, of the execution of the Buyers Agreement and being influenced by the said promise the complainants entered into the contract. No doubt in the Buyer’s Agreement some scope for delay due to unavoidable circumstances was kept in mind for which clause 4.a. for compensating the complainants for delay was incorporated but it does not mean that the intention was that even in the event of inordinate delay in completing the construction and delivering the possession, the complainants would be entitled to meagre compensation of Rs.5/- per sq. ft. per month which is much less than the bank rate for loan or fixed deposit. Therefore, in our considered view clause 4.a. was meant for computing compensation in case of a minor delay in delivery of possession. If the argument of the opposite party is to be accepted, it would lead to absurd situation and would give an unfair advantage to the unscrupulous builder who might utilize the consideration amount meant to finance the project by the buyer for his other business venture at nominal interest of 2-3 per cent as against much higher bank lending rates. This could never be the intention of legislation that if such a proposition is accepted, it would result in defeating the object of Consumer Protection Act.”

The National Commission granted 12% interest as compensation from the date of default in delivery of possession.

Recently in Capt. Gurtaj Singh Sahni & anr. Vs Manager, Unitech Limited & anr., consumer complaint bearing no.603/2014, decided on 02.05.2016, the Hon’ble National Commission, directed the opposite party/builder to pay interest on the deposited amount, for the period of delay, till delivery of possession of the unit. Relevant contents of the said order read thus:-

“8. If the compensation for the delay in construction is restricted to what is stipulated in the Buyers Agreement, there will be no pressure upon the builder to complete the construction since he will be more than happy to keep on paying paltry compensation of about 3% per annum of the capital investment, instead of arranging funds at much higher cost, to complete the construction.

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10. For the reasons stated hereinabove, the complaints are disposed of with the following directions:

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(2) The opposite party shall pay compensation in the form of simple interest @ 12% per annum from the expected date of possession till the date on which the possession is actually offered to the complainants after completing the construction in all respects and obtaining the requisite completion certificate.

(3) No separate compensation would be payable to the complainants either towards the rent if any paid by them or for the mental agony and harassment which they have suffered on account of the failure of the opposite party to perform its contractual obligation.”

28. No doubt, in the Buyer’s Agreement, some scope for delay due to unavoidable circumstances was kept in mind, for compensating the complainants for delay, but it does not mean that the intention was that even in the event of inordinate delay, in completing the construction and delivering the possession, the complainants would be entitled to meagre compensation of Rs.10/- per sq. ft. per month, which is much less than the bank rate for loan or fixed deposit. Therefore, in our considered view, Clauses 11(a) and 15 were meant for computing compensation, in case of a minor delay in delivery of possession.

29. Thus, keeping in view the principle of law laid down by the Hon’ble National Commission, in the cases, referred to above, and position stated above, the complainants are entitled to grant of compensation in the form of simple interest @12% on the deposited amount for the period of delay, beyond two years plus one year extended period i.e. w.e.f. 07.01.2014 up-to + 2 months from the date of offer of possession. The possession having been offered on 31.05.2017, the complainants shall be entitled to compensation up-to plus 2 months from 31.05.2017 i.e. 30.07.2017 (30 days for making payment + 30 days grace period). The complainants are, thus, held entitled to compensation by granting interest @12% on the deposited amount for the delay period as above. For failure of the Opposite Parties to deliver possession within 30 days from the date, payment is made and documents are submitted, the complainants shall be further entitled to interest @12% for delay beyond 30 days, till the date possession is delivered.

30. The next question, that falls for consideration, is, as to whether, the complainants are entitled to compensation, under Section 14(1)(d) of the Act, on account of mental agony and physical harassment, and injury caused to them, for inordinate delay in delivering

physical possession of the unit to them, by the Opposite Parties, by the date promised in the Agreement and within one year extended period. The complainants have been adequately compensated by granting 12% interest for the delay period as stated above. The price of the unit, in question, is escalation free. The complainants shall also get the benefit of escalation in price of the unit. In our opinion, grant of compensation in the sum of Rs.1,50,000/-, for mental agony and physical harassment suffered by the complainants, would serve the ends of justice. Under these circumstances, the complainants are held entitled to compensation in the sum of Rs.1,50,000/-.

31. In following nine complaints bearing Nos.263, 288, 289, 293, 314, 326, 327, 328 and 383 all of 2017, particulars of which are indicated in Table-I below, the possession of the unit(s) was offered by the Opposite Parties on the dates indicated against the respective complaints:-

TABLE-I

Sr. No.	Complaint No.	Date of independent Floor Buyer’s Agreement.	Due date for possession after 2 years plus 1 year extended period	Date on which possession offered	Whether amount deposited after offer of possession.	Whether documents submitted after offer of possession	DLI (Rs.)
A.	B.	C.	D.	E.	F	G	H
1.	263/2017	14.02.2011	13.02.2014	15.11.2016	Not deposited	Pending	2,13,465.00
2.	288/2017	28.11.2011	27.11.2014	05.10.2016	Not deposited	Pending	23,191.21
3.	289/2017	28.11.2011	27.11.2014	05.10.2016	Not deposited	Pending	18,791.00
4.	293/2017	28.10.2010	27.10.2013	29.10.2016	Yes on 14.06.2017	Yes on 23.06.2017	86,999.00
5.	314/2017	20.12.2010 (2^nd allottee) 17.12.2013	19.12.2013	26.10.2016	Not deposited	Pending	1,29,529.58
6.	326/2017	07.02.2011 (2^nd Allottee) 07.03.2013	06.02.2014	08.10.2016	Not deposited	Pending	63,113.00
7.	327/2017	07.02.2011	06.02.2014	10.10.2016	Yes on 13.01.2017	Yes on 13.01.2017	17,036.22
8.	328/2017	27.01.2011 (2^nd Allottee) 02.05.2013	26.01.2014	15.11.2016	Not deposited	Pending	2,436.44
9.	383/2017	17.02.2011	16.02.2014	19.06.2017	Yes on 30.06.2017 & 04.08.2017	Yes on 08.08.2017	15,764.00

Though in complaint No.293 of 2017, the agreement placed on record is dated 13.11.2014 but during arguments, it was admitted by both the parties that the same was executed on 28.10.2010. Not only this, in the chart given by the Opposite Parties during arguments and as per the averments made in the written statement, the date of agreement is mentioned as 28.10.2010.

32. In all the complaints tabulated above, possession of the unit(s), in question, was offered to the complainant(s) in the months of October and November 2016, except in complaint No.383 of 2017, wherein possession has been offered on 19.06.2017.

33. It may also be stated here that out of the aforesaid nine cases, amounts towards the demand raised vide offer of possession letters and the requisite documents, have been deposited/submitted by the complainants with the Opposite Parties only in complaints bearing Nos.293, 327 & 383 all of 2017. In rest of the complaints bearing Nos.263, 288, 289, 314, 326 & 328, all of 2017, neither any amount was paid by the complainants against the demand raised vide offer of possession letters nor requisite documents submitted.

34. However, despite payment of the amounts and submission of documents in complaints bearing Nos.293, 327 & 383 all of 2017, possession of the units, in question, in these cases, has not yet been delivered to the complainants.

35. As per offer of possession letters placed, on record, in the aforesaid cases, though six months’ time was given to the complainant(s) to complete the formalities and make the payment, but the complainant(s) made payment(s) in three cases only, details of which are given in Table-I above.

36. Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Sh. Parveen Jain and Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates, Counsel for the Opposite Parties, on instructions, stated that the Opposite Parties are not insisting upon contingent deposit of Vat at this stage, subject to furnishing of an affidavit by the allottee(s) to make the payment as and when demanded by the Government. It was further stated that the complainants need not pay Advocate charges. No demand has been raised towards stamp duty and registration charges and the same would be payable by the complainants at the time of execution of sale deed. Besides, incidental expenses for execution of sale deed shall be borne by the complainants.

37. The complainants in complaints bearing No.327 and 383 of 2017 stated that they have submitted snag lists to the Opposite Parties. The Counsel for the Opposite Parties stated that the snags/deficiencies, if any, will be removed, before delivering possession.

38. Therefore, in all the aforesaid complaints, the complainants are held entitled to compensation @12% p.a. interest for the delay period, after 2 years plus 1 year extended period, up-to + 2 months from the date of offer of possession.

39. The complainant(s) in all the aforesaid complaints, as shown in Table-I, are also entitled to compensation for mental agony, harassment and deficiency in rendering service.

40. In Complaints bearing Nos.288, 289, 327, 328 & 383 all of 2017, the complainants are held entitled to compensation in the sum of Rs.1,50,000/- in each case, on account of mental agony, physical harassment and deficiency in service.

41. However, in Complaints bearing No.263, 293, 314 & 326 all of 2017, there has been DLI in the sum of Rs.2,13,465.00, Rs.86,999.00, Rs.1,29,529.58 & Rs.63,113.00 respectively against the complainant(s). Delay in payment of installments partly contributes to delay in completion of unit. Therefore, the complainant(s), in these cases, are not entitled to same amount of compensation. Grant of compensation in the sum of Rs.1,00,000/- each, in complaints bearing No.263 & 314 of 2017 and Rs.1,25,000/- each, in complaints bearing Nos.293, & 326 all of 2017, would serve the ends of justice.

42. In one complaint bearing No.354 of 2017, particulars of which are given hereunder, in Table-II, possession of the unit, in question, stands delivered to the complainant(s), after deposit of the amounts, towards demands raised vide offer of possession letter dated 19.04.2017, minus the demand qua component of contingent deposit of vat. This was admitted by the Counsel for the parties during arguments.

TABLE-II

Complaint No.	354/2017
Date of independent Floor Buyer’s Agreement.	25.05.2011
Date on which possession offered.	19.04.2017
Date on which possession taken	09.08.2017

43. Therefore, in this complaint, the complainant is held entitled to compensation by way of grant of 12% interest, for the delayed period, (after two years + one year extended period) i.e. from 25.05.2014, up-to the date of offer of possession plus 2 months (30 days for making payment + 30 days grace period) i.e.18.06.2017.

44. It may be stated here that the sale deed is to be executed after delivery of possession. Therefore, the actual expenditure for registration of sale deed besides stamp duty and registration charges, shall be borne by the complainant at the time of registration/execution of sale deed.

45. It was agreed by Counsel for the Opposite Parties that the complainant need not pay Advocate charges and the incidental expenses at the time of registration shall, however, be borne by the complainant.

46. The complainant in this complaint, is also entitled to compensation for mental agony, harassment and deficiency in rendering service. Accordingly, the complainant is held entitled to compensation in the sum of Rs.1,50,000/-, on account of mental agony, physical harassment and deficiency in service.

47. In two consumer complaint bearing No.261 and 325 both of 2017, particulars of which are indicated in Table-III below, the complainants have sought refund of the deposited amounts:-

TABLE – III

Sr. No.	Description/Details	Complaint Case No.
		261/2017	325/2017
1.	Amount deposited. (Rs.)	Rs.47,96,465.00	Rs.37,37,021.00
2.	Date of Agreement.	28.02.2011	01.12.2010
3.	Due date for offering possession.	27.02.2014	30.11.2013
4.	Whether possession offered	On 15.11.2016	On 19.04.2017
5.	Delay in offer of possession	2 Year 8½ Months	2 Years 4½ Months
6.	Whether first allottee	Yes	Yes
7.	DLI	Rs.1,36,955.00	Rs.49,318.82

In consumer complaint No.261 of 2017, the complainants vide this Commission order dated 30.03.2017 restricted their prayer qua refund of the deposited amount.

48. In the Chart submitted by the Counsel for the Opposite Parties, during arguments, receipt of the amount(s) as shown against the Column ‘Amount deposited (Rs.)’ at Sr. No.1 in the table, has been admitted.

49. As is evident from record of the above complaints, the Independent Floor Buyer’s Agreements were executed on 28.02.2011 and 01.12.2010 respectively. As per Clause 11(a) of the Agreement, the Company was to endeavor to complete construction of the independent floor within a period of 24 months from the date of execution of the agreement unless there was delay or failure due to reasons mentioned in Clauses 11(b) and 11(c) or due to failure of the allottee to pay in time the total price and other charges, taxes and cesses, deposits, securities etc. and dues/payments or any failure on the part of the allottee to abide by all or any of the terms and conditions of the Agreement. Clause 12 of the Agreement stipulated that company upon obtaining certificate of occupation and use from the Governmental Authority, shall offer in writing, possession of the independent floor to the allottee in terms of the Agreement to be taken within 30 days from the date of issue of such notice and the Company shall give possession provided the allottee is not in default of any terms and conditions of the Agreement and has complied with all provisions, formalities, documentation etc., as may be prescribed by the Company in this regard. In these cases, 24 months period plus the extended period of 12 months from the date of execution of the agreements expired on 27.02.2014 and 30.11.2013 respectively. There has been inordinate delay in offering possession. No reason or circumstances, which were beyond the control of the Opposite Parties for such delay beyond initial period of two years and one year extended period, have been explained. There is, thus, inordinate delay in offering possession of the allotted unit(s). This Commission in the case of Brig Ajay Raina (Retd.) and another Vs. M/s Unitech Limited, Consumer Complaint No.59 of 2016, decided on 24.05.2016, in the light of law settled by Hon’ble National Commission in such cases, held that the complainant is entitled to refund of the amount deposited with the Opposite Party. Relevant Paras of the aforesaid judgment read thus:-

“Further, even if, it is assumed for the sake of arguments, that offer of possession, was made to the complainants, in July 2015 i.e. after a delay of about three years, from the stipulated date, even then, it is not obligatory upon the complainants to accept the same. It was so held by the National Commission in Emaar MGF Land Limited and another Vs. Dilshad Gill, III (2015) CPJ 329 (NC). Recently also, under similar circumstances, in the case of M/s. Emaar MGF Land Ltd. & Anr. Vs. Dr.Manuj Chhabra, First Appeal No.1028 of 2015, decided on 19.04.2016, the National Commission, held as under:-

“I am of the prima facie view that even if the said offer was genuine, yet, the complainant was not obliged to accept such an offer, made after a lapse of more than two years of committed date of delivery”.

The principle of law laid down in the aforesaid cases is fully applicable to the present case. It is therefore held that the complainants could not be held guilty, of filing the present complaint, seeking refund of the deposited amount, alongwith interest and compensation, as possession of the unit was not offered to them by the stipulated date.

It was clearly stated by the National Commission, in Emaar MGF Land Limited and another Vs. Dilshad Gill, III (2015) CPJ 329 (NC), that when the promoter has violated material condition, in not handing over possession of the unit, in time, it is not obligatory for a purchaser to accept possession after that date. Recently in a case titled as Aashish Oberai Vs. Emaar MGF Land Limited, Consumer Case No.70 of 2015 decided on 14 Sep 2016, under similar circumstances, the National Commission negated the plea taken by the builder while holding as under:-

“I am in agreement with the learned senior counsel for the complainant that considering the default on the part of the opposite party in performing its contractual obligation, the complainant cannot be compelled to accept the offer of possession at this belated stage and, therefore, is entitled to refund the entire amount paid by him alongwith reasonable compensation, in the form of interest.”

Therefore, the complainants, in these complaint cases are held entitled to refund of the amount alongwith interest @15% per annum from the dates of respective deposits.

50. In these cases, the complainants are also held entitled to compensation for mental agony, physical harassment and deficiency in rendering service. In these complaints, there has been DLI in the sum of Rs.1,36,955.00 & Rs.49,318.82 respectively against the complainant(s). Delay in payment of installments partly contributes to delay in completion of unit. Therefore, the complainant(s), in these cases, are not entitled to same amount of compensation. Grant of compensation in the sum of Rs.1,25,000/- each in complaint bearing No.261 and 325, both of 2017, would serve the ends of justice.

51. No other point, was urged, by the Counsel for the parties, in all the cases.

52. For the reasons recorded above, all the complaints bearing Nos.220, 261, 263, 288, 289, 293, 314, 325, 326, 327, 328, 383 and 354 all of 2017 are partly accepted, with costs, in the following manner:-

Consumer Complaints bearing No:

220, 263, 288, 289, 293, 314, 326, 327, 328 and 383 all of 2017

53. In these cases, the Opposite Parties have offered possession in November 2016 and October 2016, except in complaints bearing Nos.220 & 383 both of 2017, wherein possession was offered on 31.05.2017 and 19.06.2017 respectively, during the pendency of the complaints. Except in complaints No.220, 263, 288, 289, 314, 326 & 328 all of 2017, the amounts towards demand raised, except the demands towards contingent VAT deposit and Advocate charges, have been deposited by the complainants in rest of the complaints bearing Nos.293, 327 & 383 all of 2017. The documents in all the complaints have also not been signed/submitted except in aforesaid three complaints bearing Nos.293, 327 & 383 all of 2017, wherein documents have been submitted. The Opposite Parties shall hand over possession after removing the snags, if any, within 30 days.

The Opposite Parties (DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd.), in each of these cases, are, jointly and severally, directed as under:-

	(i)	To hand over physical possession of the unit(s), allotted in favour of the complainant(s), complete in all respects, to the complainant(s), after removing the snags, if any, within a period of 30 days, from the date balance payment, wherever due, is made and documents are submitted.
	(ii)	Execute and get registered the sale deed(s) in respect of the unit(s), in question, within one month from the date of handing over of possession to the complainant(s). The stamp duty, registration charges and incidental expenses, if any, shall be borne by the complainant(s).
	(iii)	To pay compensation, by way of interest @12% p.a., on the deposited amount, to the complainant(s), with effect from 07.01.2014, 14.02.2014, 28.11.2014, 28.11.2014, 28.10.2013, 20.12.2013, 07.02.2014, 07.02.2014, 27.01.2014 & 17.02.2014 respectively up-till two months from the date of offer of possession i.e. up-to 30.07.2017, 14.01.2017, 04.12.2016, 04.12.2016, 28.12.2016, 25.12.2016, 07.12.2016, 09.12.2016, 14.01.2017 & 18.08.2017 respectively, within 45 days, from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order, failing which, the said amount shall carry penal interest @15% p.a., instead of 12% p.a., from the date of default, till realization. Further for failure of Opposite Parties to deliver possession within 30 days from the date of making payment/ submission of documents by the complainant(s), for such delay, beyond 30 days, compensation by way of interest @12% p.a. on the deposited amount for each month, till possession is delivered, shall be payable by 10^th of the following month and failure shall entail penal interest @15% p.a. instead of 12% p.a. till payment is made.
	(iv)	Pay compensation in the sum of Rs.1,50,000/- each [in CC No.220, 288, 289, 327, 328 & 383 all of 2017] and Rs.1,00,000/- each [in CC No.263 & 314 both of 2017] & Rs.1,25,000/- each [in CC Nos.293 & 326 both of 2017], on account of mental agony, physical harassment and deficiency in service and litigation costs of Rs.35,000/- in each case, to the complainant(s), within 45 days from the date of receipt of a certified copy of the order, failing which, the said amount shall carry interest @12% p.a., from the date of filing the complaint(s) till realization.
Consumer Complaint bearing No: 354 of 2017.

54. In this case, possession of the unit, in question, stands handed over to the complainant on 09.08.2017.

The Opposite Parties shall remove the snags/deficiencies in the unit, in question, within 30 days from the date of receipt of certified copy of the order.

The Opposite Parties, in this case, are further, jointly and severally held liable and directed as under:-

(i)	Execute and get registered the sale deed in respect of the unit, in question, within two months from the date of receipt of certified copy of the order. The stamp duty, registration charges and incidental expenses, if any, shall be borne by the complainant.
(ii)	To pay compensation, by way of interest @12% p.a., on the deposited amount, to the complainant, with effect from 25.05.2014 till 18.06.2017, within 45 days, from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order, failing which, the said amount shall carry penal interest @15% p.a., instead of 12% p.a., from the date of default, till realization.
(iii)	Pay compensation in the sum of Rs.1,50,000/- on account of mental agony, physical harassment and deficiency in service and Rs.35,000/-, as litigation costs, to the complainant, within 45 days from the date of receipt of a certified copy of the order, failing which, the said amount shall carry interest @12% p.a., from the date of filing the complaint till realization.

55. In all these complaints, as agreed between the parties, the Advocate Charges shall not be charged by the Opposite Parties. The actual expenditure for registration of Sale Deed(s) besides Stamp duty and Registration charges, shall, however, be borne by the complainant(s).

56. As regards the amount of contingent Vat deposit, the complainant(s) shall furnish an affidavit to make the payment as and when demanded by the Government. The complainant(s) shall deposit amount of contingent vat within three weeks from the date the same is paid by Opposite Parties to the Government and the complainant(s) are informed of this fact. Delay in remittance, beyond three weeks from the receipt of notice, shall attract simple interest @12% per annum.

Consumer Complaint bearing No:

261 & 325 both of 2017.

57. The Opposite Parties, in each of these cases, are, jointly and severally, held liable and directed as under:-

To refund the amounts of Rs.47,96,465.00 [in CC/261/2017] & Rs.37,37,021.00 [in CC/325/2017] alongwith simple interest @15% per annum, to the complainant(s), from the respective dates of deposits, till realization, within 45 days, from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order, failing which, the Opposite Parties shall pay the aforesaid amounts alongwith simple interest @18% per annum, instead of 15% per annum, from the date of default till actual payment;
To pay an amount of Rs.1,25,000/-, in each case, on account of mental agony, physical harassment and deficiency in service and Rs.35,000/-, in each case, as litigation costs, to the complainants, within a period of 45 days from the date of receipt of a certified copy of the order, failing which, the Opposite Parties shall pay the aforesaid amounts alongwith simple interest @15% per annum from the date of filing the complaint till actual payment.

58. However, it is made clear that in case, the complainant(s) have availed loan facility from any financial institution(s), such an institution shall have the first charge on the amount payable, to the extent, the same is due against the complainant(s).

59. Certified copy of this order, be placed on the file of consumer complaints bearing Nos.261, 263, 288, 289, 293, 314, 325, 326, 327, 328, 383 and 354 all of 2017.

60. Certified copies of this order be sent to the parties, free of charge.

61. The file be consigned to Record Room, after completion.

Pronounced.

11.09.2017

[JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.)]

PRESIDENT

(DEV RAJ)

MEMBER

(PADMA PANDEY)

MEMBER

STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION,

U.T., CHANDIGARH

Consumer Complaint	:	261 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	28.3.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Om Parkash son of Sh. Kanhaiya Lal, resident of 2122, Urban Estate, Jind (Haryana).
Sumitra Devi W/o Om Parkash resident of 2122, Urban Estate, Jind Haryana).

.........Complainants.

Versus

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh, U.T., Pin-160009 through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.
DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office: DLF Gateway Tower, Second Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.

..........Opposite Parties.

Complaint under Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

BEFORE: JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.), PRESIDENT.

SH. DEV RAJ, MEMBER.

MRS. PADMA PANDEY, MEMBER.

Argued by:-

Sh. Pardeep Kumar Rapria, Advocate for the complainants.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

PER DEV RAJ, MEMBER

Vide our detailed order of the even date, recorded separately in Consumer Complaint bearing No.220 of 2017, titled as ‘Vipan Kumar Bhalla & Anr. Vs. DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.’, this complaint has been partly accepted, with costs.

2. Certified copy of the main order, passed in Consumer Complaint bearing No.220 of 2017, titled as ‘Vipan Kumar Bhalla & Anr. Vs. DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.’, be placed on this file also.

3. Copies of this order be sent to the parties free of charge.

Pronounced.

11.09.2017

[JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.)]

PRESIDENT

(DEV RAJ)

MEMBER

(PADMA PANDEY)

MEMBER

STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION,

U.T., CHANDIGARH

Consumer Complaint	:	263 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	28.3.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Ram Kishan Fauji Son of Dharampal, Resident of House No.2160, Gulshan Nagar, Tosham (Haryana)

.........Complainant.

Versus

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh, U.T., Pin-160009 through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.
DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office: DLF Gateway Tower, Second Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.

SITE ADDRESS: The Valley, Sector-3, Kalka-Pinjore Urban Complex.

........Opposite Parties.

Complaint under Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

BEFORE: JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.), PRESIDENT.

SH. DEV RAJ, MEMBER.

MRS. PADMA PANDEY, MEMBER.

Argued by:-

Sh. Sudhir Kumar, Advocate for the complainant.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

PER DEV RAJ, MEMBER

3. Copies of this order be sent to the parties free of charge.

Pronounced.

11.09.2017

[JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.)]

PRESIDENT

(DEV RAJ)

MEMBER

(PADMA PANDEY)

MEMBER

STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION,

U.T., CHANDIGARH

Consumer Complaint	:	288 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	5.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Savita Dhillon aged 46 years, W/o Sh. Dilbag Singh, R/o H.No.266, Sector 7A, Chandigarh

.........Complainant.

Versus

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh, Pin-160009, through its authorized signatory/Director/Managing Director/Incharge.

..........Opposite Party.

Complaint under Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

BEFORE: JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.), PRESIDENT.

SH. DEV RAJ, MEMBER.

MRS. PADMA PANDEY, MEMBER.

Argued by:-

Sh. Suraj Bhan Hooda, Advocate for the complainant.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

PER DEV RAJ, MEMBER

3. Copies of this order be sent to the parties free of charge.

Pronounced.

11.09.2017

[JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.)]

PRESIDENT

(DEV RAJ)

MEMBER

(PADMA PANDEY)

MEMBER

STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION,

U.T., CHANDIGARH

Consumer Complaint	:	289 of 2016
Date of Institution	:	5.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Kulwinder Pal Kaur, aged 44 years, W/o Sh. Surinder Singh, R/o H.No.1111, Sector 20-B, Chandigarh

.........Complainant.

Versus

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C, Madhya Marg, Chandigarh, Pin-160009, through its authorized signatory/Director/Managing Director/Incharge.

..........Opposite Party.

Complaint under Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

BEFORE: JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.), PRESIDENT.

SH. DEV RAJ, MEMBER.

MRS. PADMA PANDEY, MEMBER.

Argued by:-

Sh. Suraj Bhan Hooda, Advocate for the complainant.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

PER DEV RAJ, MEMBER

3. Copies of this order be sent to the parties free of charge.

Pronounced.

11.09.2017

[JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.)]

PRESIDENT

(DEV RAJ)

MEMBER

(PADMA PANDEY)

MEMBER

STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION,

U.T., CHANDIGARH

Consumer Complaint	:	293 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	5.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Col.Ravinder Singh, Son of Lt. Gurnam Singh (Retd.), R/o #1, Gujarat Artillery Battery NCC, NCC Group HQ, Law Garden, Ahmedabad 380 006.
Mrs. Vini Singh, Wife of Col. Ravinder Singh, R/o #1, Gujarat Artillery Battery NCC, NCC Group HQ, Law Garden, Ahmedabad 380 006.

.........Complainants.

Versus

M/s DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh, through its authorized represntative
M/s DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office at 12^th Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, National Highway-8, Gurgaon through its Managing Director.

..........Opposite Parties.

Complaint under Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

BEFORE: JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.), PRESIDENT.

SH. DEV RAJ, MEMBER.

MRS. PADMA PANDEY, MEMBER.

Argued by:-

Sh. Ashim Aggarwal, Advocate for the complainants.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

PER DEV RAJ, MEMBER

3. Copies of this order be sent to the parties free of charge.

Pronounced.

11.09.2017

[JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.)]

PRESIDENT

(DEV RAJ)

MEMBER

(PADMA PANDEY)

MEMBER

STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION,

U.T., CHANDIGARH

Consumer Complaint	:	314 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	11.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Shubhpreet Kaur wife of Sh. Satinderjit Singh, Resident of H.No.164, Sector-16D, Chandigarh.

.........Complainant.

Versus

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh, through its Managing Director/Authorised signatory/Officer-in-charge.
DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office DLF Gateway Tower, Second Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, Gurgaon-122002, Haryana, India through its Manager/Authorised Signatory/Officer-in-charge.

..........Opposite Parties.

Complaint under Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

BEFORE: JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.), PRESIDENT.

SH. DEV RAJ, MEMBER.

MRS. PADMA PANDEY, MEMBER.

Argued by:-

Sh. Narender Kaajla, Advocate for the complainant.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

PER DEV RAJ, MEMBER

3. Copies of this order be sent to the parties free of charge.

Pronounced.

11.09.2017

[JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.)]

PRESIDENT

(DEV RAJ)

MEMBER

(PADMA PANDEY)

MEMBER

STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION,

U.T., CHANDIGARH

Consumer Complaint	:	325 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	18.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Sudhir Midha S/o Sh. R.N. Midha,
Amrit Midha W/o Sh. Sudhir Midha,

Both R/o H.No.688, Sector-11, Panchkula, Haryana.

.........Complainants.

Versus

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh, U.T., Pin-160009 through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.
DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office: DLF Gateway Tower, Second Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.

..........Opposite Parties.

Complaint under Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

BEFORE: JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.), PRESIDENT.

SH. DEV RAJ, MEMBER.

MRS. PADMA PANDEY, MEMBER.

Argued by:-

Sh. Narender Yadav, Advocate for the complainants.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

PER DEV RAJ, MEMBER

3. Copies of this order be sent to the parties free of charge.

Pronounced.

11.09.2017

[JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.)]

PRESIDENT

(DEV RAJ)

MEMBER

(PADMA PANDEY)

MEMBER

STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION,

U.T., CHANDIGARH

Consumer Complaint	:	326 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	18.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Sohan Lal Gupta S/o Late Sh. Geeta Ram, R/o H.No.218, Sector-10, Panchkula.

.........Complainant.

Versus

M/s DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh UT.Pin-160009 through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.
M/s DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office: DLF Gateway Tower, Second Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.

..........Opposite Party.

Complaint under Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

BEFORE: JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.), PRESIDENT.

SH. DEV RAJ, MEMBER.

MRS. PADMA PANDEY, MEMBER.

Argued by:-

Sh. Narender Yadav, Advocate for the complainant.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

PER DEV RAJ, MEMBER

3. Copies of this order be sent to the parties free of charge.

Pronounced.

11.09.2017

[JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.)]

PRESIDENT

(DEV RAJ)

MEMBER

(PADMA PANDEY)

MEMBER

STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION,

U.T., CHANDIGARH

Consumer Complaint	:	327 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	18.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Brig. Raj Kumar Bhatt S/o R.G.S. Bhatt,
Renu Bhatt W/o Brig. Raj Kumar Bhatt

Both C/o HQ Eastern Command, Artillery Branch, Fort William, Kolkata – 700021.

.........Complainants.

Versus

M/s DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh UT.Pin-160009 through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.
M/s DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office: DLF Gateway Tower, Second Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.

..........Opposite Parties.

Complaint under Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

BEFORE: JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.), PRESIDENT.

SH. DEV RAJ, MEMBER.

MRS. PADMA PANDEY, MEMBER.

Argued by:-

Sh. Narender Yadav, Advocate for the complainants.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

PER DEV RAJ, MEMBER

3. Copies of this order be sent to the parties free of charge.

Pronounced.

11.09.2017

[JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.)]

PRESIDENT

(DEV RAJ)

MEMBER

(PADMA PANDEY)

MEMBER

STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION,

U.T., CHANDIGARH

Consumer Complaint	:	328 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	18.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Col. Digvijay Singh Basera S/o Late Sh. Hari Singh Basera, R/o 2 A R, Pin No.932002, C/o 99 APO.

.........Complainant.

Versus

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh UT.Pin-160009 through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.
DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office: DLF Gateway Tower, Second Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/Director Sales & Marketing.

..........Opposite Parties.

Complaint under Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

BEFORE: JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.), PRESIDENT.

SH. DEV RAJ, MEMBER.

MRS. PADMA PANDEY, MEMBER.

Argued by:-

Sh. Narender Yadav, Advocate for the complainant.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

PER DEV RAJ, MEMBER

3. Copies of this order be sent to the parties free of charge.

Pronounced.

11.09.2017

[JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.)]

PRESIDENT

(DEV RAJ)

MEMBER

(PADMA PANDEY)

MEMBER

STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION,

U.T., CHANDIGARH

Consumer Complaint	:	383 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	4.5.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Brig.N.S. Thakur S/o Sh. Hari Singh R/o House No.15, Hira Nagar, Hamirpur (HP).
Col.Upasana thakur W/o Brig. N.S. Thakur R/o House No.15, Hira Nagar, Hamirpur (HP).

.........Complainants.

Versus

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh, through its authorized representative.
DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office at 12^th Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, National Highway-8, Gurgaon through its Managing Director.
Mr. Rakesh Kerwell, Director, DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd. SCO No.190-191-192, Sector-8C, Chandigarh.

Also at House No.1522, Sector 18-D, Chandigarh 160018.

..........Opposite Parties.

Complaint under Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

BEFORE: JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.), PRESIDENT.

SH. DEV RAJ, MEMBER.

MRS. PADMA PANDEY, MEMBER.

Argued by:-

Sh. Ashim Aggarwal, Advocate for the complainants.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

PER DEV RAJ, MEMBER

3. Copies of this order be sent to the parties free of charge.

Pronounced.

11.09.2017

[JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.)]

PRESIDENT

(DEV RAJ)

MEMBER

(PADMA PANDEY)

MEMBER

STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION,

U.T., CHANDIGARH

Consumer Complaint	:	354 of 2017
Date of Institution	:	24.4.2017
Date of Decision	:	11.09.2017

Nivrutti Deswal S/o Ved Pal Deswal Resident of House No.1/128, Vikramkhand, Gomtinagar, Lucknow, 226010 (Uttar Pradesh), presently residing at House No.35, Shree Nagar Extention, Indore, MP.

.........Complainant.

Versus

M/s DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., SCO 190-191-192,
Sector 8-C Chandigarh UT.Pin-160009 through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/ Director Sales & Marketing.
M/s DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd., Registered Office: DLF Gateway Tower, Second Floor, DLF City, Phase-III, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana, India through its Manager/Authorized Signatory/Officer-in-charge/ Director Sales & Marketing.

SITE ADDRESS: The Valley, Sector-3, Kalka-Pinjore Urban Complex.

..........Opposite Parties.

Complaint under Section 17 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

BEFORE: JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.), PRESIDENT.

SH. DEV RAJ, MEMBER.

MRS. PADMA PANDEY, MEMBER.

Argued by:-

Sh. Sudhir Kumar, Advocate for the complainant.

Ms. Ekta Jhanji, Advocate alongwith Sh. Parveen Jain, Advocate & Ms. Sapna Seth, Advocates for the Opposite Party alongwith Sh. Shiv Kumar, Authorised Representative.

PER DEV RAJ, MEMBER

3. Copies of this order be sent to the parties free of charge.

Pronounced.

11.09.2017

[JUSTICE JASBIR SINGH (RETD.)]

PRESIDENT

(DEV RAJ)

MEMBER

(PADMA PANDEY)

MEMBER

Chandigarh

StateCommission

CC/220/2017

Vipan Kumar Bhalla - Complainant(s)

Versus

DLF Homes Panchkula Pvt. Ltd. - Opp.Party(s)

Narender Yadav, Vineet Yadav, Adv.

11 Sep 2017

ORDER

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