Archive · 23 Sep 2026
NCDRC Grants Interim Relief in Alta Monte Flat Dispute
Homebuyers complained that developers had not given them their promised flats on time.
A consumer commission earlier ordered the developers to complete the sale agreements and hand over the flats.
It also ordered interest and other payments in at least one case.
The developers appealed that decision to the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.
The NCDRC has temporarily paused some steps related to handing over possession.
This pause lasts only until the next hearing and is not a final decision.
ERA Realtors must place the required money with the commission within four weeks.
The money will be kept in a fixed deposit at a nationalised bank.
The case will be heard again on October 29.
The NCDRC admitted appeals by ERA Realtors and Omkar Realtors over Alta Monte flats.
It temporarily restricted execution of possession-related directions from the Maharashtra State Consumer Commission.
ERA Realtors must deposit the entire decretal amount, less amounts already deposited, within four weeks.
The State Commission had ordered possession, registered sale agreements, occupancy certificates, amenities, interest, compensation and costs.
The next hearing is scheduled for October 29, when delay-condonation applications will be considered first.
- Who
- ERA Realtors Pvt Ltd, Omkar Realtors, homebuyers including Vivek Saxena, and the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.
- What
- The NCDRC admitted appeals against consumer commission orders and granted limited interim protection while requiring ERA Realtors to deposit the decretal amount.
- When
- The NCDRC order was reported on September 22, 2026; the next hearing is scheduled for October 29.
- Where
- The dispute concerns flats in the Alta Monte project in Malad, Mumbai.
- Why
- The appeals challenge directions requiring the developers to execute registered Agreements for Sale, provide possession and amenities, and pay interest, compensation and costs.
Homebuyers and Consumer Commission
Developers Appealing the Orders
Possession and service obligations
Homebuyers and Consumer Commission
The State Commission found that the developers failed to provide possession within a reasonable period and directed them to execute the registered Agreements for Sale and hand over possession with the Occupancy Certificate and promised amenities.
Developers Appealing the Orders
ERA Realtors and Omkar Realtors have appealed the State Commission’s directions before the NCDRC.
Financial relief
Homebuyers and Consumer Commission
The homebuyer’s side received an order for 8% annual interest, compensation and litigation costs because of the delayed possession and alleged deficiency in service and unfair trade practice.
Developers Appealing the Orders
The NCDRC has required ERA Realtors to deposit the decretal amount as a condition of receiving limited interim protection, while the underlying appeals remain pending.
Effect of the interim order
Homebuyers and Consumer Commission
The NCDRC’s protection is limited and does not finally overturn the State Commission’s order.
Developers Appealing the Orders
The developers temporarily benefit from restrictions on executing the possession-related directions until the next hearing.
- Commission
- National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)
- Project
- Alta Monte
- State Commission order
- July 29, 2025
- Deposit deadline
- Within four weeks, after credit for amounts already deposited
- Interest awarded
- 8% annually on more than Rs 1.42 crore from April 1, 2018, until actual possession
- Next hearing
- October 29
- Deposit arrangement
- The Registry will keep the deposited amount in a fixed deposit with a nationalised bank