Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Senior Citizen Sues Badlapur Housing Society Over Redevelopment Issues
A retired man in Badlapur is suing his housing society because he says they did a bad job with a building project.
He claims they didn't share important information, and his apartment was broken into.
He's also upset about the lack of a proper agreement and utilities being cut off.
He wants money to fix things and make sure everything is done correctly before he moves back in.
The society says they did everything right and blames the break-in on thieves who targeted multiple empty apartments.
A 74-year-old ex-government employee filed a consumer case against Avani Cooperative Housing Society in Badlapur.
The complaint alleges deficiency in service, unfair trade practices, and harassment during a redevelopment project.
The complainant raised concerns about the developer, including non-disclosure of information and the lack of a PAAA.
The complainant's flat was broken into, with items reported missing; water and electricity were also disconnected without consent.
The complainant seeks compensation of Rs 5 lakh and demands the execution of a registered PAAA before possession.
- Who
- Vaikunth Ramanath Nayak, a retired government employee, is the complainant against the Avani Cooperative Housing Society.
- What
- A 74-year-old man filed a consumer complaint against his housing society regarding a redevelopment project.
- When
- The redevelopment process began in January 2023, with the consumer complaint filed subsequently.
- Where
- Thane District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC) regarding a housing society in Badlapur.
- Why
- Nayak alleges deficiency in service, unfair trade practices, and harassment during the redevelopment.
Complainant's Perspective
Society's Perspective
Project Management and Information
Complainant's Perspective
Alleges mismanagement, lack of information, and harassment during redevelopment.
Society's Perspective
Society members refute allegations, stating compliance with agreements.
Agreement and Utilities
Complainant's Perspective
Claims unauthorized utility disconnections and failure to execute the PAAA.
Society's Perspective
Society did not give the complainant prior notification or agreement.
Theft and Security
Complainant's Perspective
Claims that the society did not inform him after his flat was broken into and valuables were stolen.
Society's Perspective
Society states that the break-in happened to several flats and a police complaint was already filed.
- Complainant
- Vaikunth Ramanath Nayak
- Age
- 74
- Society
- Avani Cooperative Housing Society
- Location
- Badlapur
- Complaint Filed With
- Thane DCDRC
- Compensation Sought
- Rs 5 lakh
- Allegations
- Deficiency in service, unfair trade practices, harassment