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Filed a case for dispute with builder can I file the case as consumer


21-Jun-2023 (In Consumer Court Law)
A Company "X" booked a flat with say Builder Y Pvt Ltd. After some time I paid company "X" who was investor and got the flat endorsed in my name. Thereafter I made payments to builder as per demand note all the documentation such as allotment , possession, registry etc between me and builder .Flat has been registered there is dispute on some extra payment charged by the builder to me illegally , regarding which I have filed a case on consumer forum. My Question: Please suggest as per law am I the consumer in the above scenario. It may be noted that company X was an investor and it paid on
Answers (5)

Answer #1
930 votes
Dear Querist,

Yes you fall under the definition of Consumer under the consumer protection act, a more detailed opinion can be
provided after going through the supporting documents and knowing the exact factual matrix


regards

Chetan priyadarshi
Answer #2
833 votes
Yes u are consumer under the consumer protection act and therefore you can file case in consumer court to resolve dispute regarding the overpayment. Before doing you may send a legal notice to the builder
Answer #3
815 votes
Yes you are consumer because you have the interest as commercials purpose u have purchase this flat for your own use and not for the purpose of selling. But u have to established this facts by pleading with documents
Answer #4
918 votes
Yes, you are a consumer. The fact that you have acquired the right in the flat through the company does not change your stand to be a consumer as the product has to be consumed by you. It is a simple problem the answer to which can be seen from the law of a contract. However I believe your advocate might be competent enough to handle such a question. If not kindly consider replacing
Answer #5
874 votes
Hi,

From your query it is not possible to know the complete facts of the case and in this situation it is difficult to clarify and advise you correctly. You are suggested to provide the complete facts.
Thanks and regards

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