Can I ask for the advance paid by me to the builder back?

666 votes

Ok since nothing material has been mentioned here in your query. I can understand from your query that u had invested 3 lakh in some project of XYZ builder and at present no construction is going on. Now there are lot of questions which need to be answered before I can comment on your query such as whether Buyer Agreement has been executed ? Or whether any allotment has been made ? Or do u have any email correspondences with the company relating to your subject-matter and many more. You need to speak out your facts in detail before I can advice you anything legal in this respect.

Advocate Bhavuk Sharma LawRato

564 votes

You may after issuing a Legal Notice demanding your money back approach the District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum
known as District Forum which deals with complaints involving costs and compensation less than Rs. Twenty Lakh.

Consumers can file different types of complaints depending on their specific grievance.

Since your complaint seems that you just want your money back and not possession for property.I suggest that you approach the consumer court mentioned above.

Advocate Vibhor Gupta LawRato

745 votes

Why to ask for the advanced amount, rather you should file a consumer complaint for the possession of the unit and the penalty for the delay in handing over the possession of the unit. If you don so definitely builder is not in a situation to complete the project in a night and perhaps he will also be not able to pay a huge penalty in terms of the builder-buyer agreement. So better to file a consumer complaint, in case of any further assistance please feel free to contact. Thanks

Advocate Navin Thakur LawRato