Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Punjab Man Wins Rs 44 Lakh Refund After 13-Year Flat Delay
A man in Punjab booked a flat in 2012 and paid Rs 44.62 lakh, expecting to get it by 2015.
The builder didn't give him the flat on time and didn't have the required papers.
The man complained to a consumer court.
The court said the builder must either give him the flat with all the promised things or return his money with extra for the wait.
The builder said they tried to give the flat but the man didn't take it.
The court also gave the man Rs 50,000 for the trouble he went through.
A man booked a 3BHK flat in Mohali for Rs 44.62 lakh in 2012.
The builder failed to deliver possession by the agreed date of August 2015.
The consumer court ordered the builder to refund Rs 44.62 lakh with 15% annual interest or deliver the flat with all amenities.
The court awarded Rs 50,000 as compensation for mental agony and litigation expenses.
The builder argued they offered possession multiple times, but the buyer refused to take it.
- Who
- A man who booked a 3BHK flat in Mohali and WWICS Estates Pvt Ltd
- What
- A consumer court ordered the builder to refund Rs 44.62 lakh or deliver the flat with all amenities
- When
- The agreement was signed in 2012, possession was due by August 2015, and the order was issued on July 7
- Where
- Mohali, Punjab
- Why
- The builder failed to deliver possession within the agreed timeframe and lacked necessary certificates
Buyer's Perspective
Builder's Perspective
Possession Delay
Buyer's Perspective
The builder failed to deliver possession of the flat within the agreed timeframe and lacked necessary certificates.
Builder's Perspective
The builder claims they offered possession multiple times, but the buyer refused to take it.
Compensation
Buyer's Perspective
The buyer seeks full refund with interest and compensation for mental agony.
Builder's Perspective
The builder argues the buyer is entitled only to a nominal compensation of Rs 5 per sq ft per month.
Completion Certificate
Buyer's Perspective
The builder did not have the completion certificate when possession was due.
Builder's Perspective
The builder claims they obtained a partial completion certificate in 2017 and the full certificate in 2023.
- Complainant
- A man who booked a 3BHK flat in Mohali
- Builder
- WWICS Estates Pvt Ltd
- Amount Paid
- Rs 44.62 lakh
- Agreed Possession Date
- August 2015
- Compensation Awarded
- Rs 50,000 for mental agony and litigation expenses
- Completion Certificate Date
- June 2, 2023