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Paid money but not received building
29-May-2026 (In Civil Law)
My name is Michael my dad has given Rs20 lakhs to his friend for building but still not received building we don't have any proof for given money. All the money given by cash. So we don't know what to do now. We don't have his address as well. Only contact number available and his UPI id. So kindly guide me how to handle this issue. We residing at slum area jarimari sakinaka mumbai.
Since the amount involved is substantial (Rs. 20 lakhs), do not delay. Even if payment was made in cash and there is no written agreement, your case is not automatically weak. Preserve all available evidence such as WhatsApp chats, call recordings, SMS, bank withdrawal records around the time cash was given, witnesses (if anyone was present during payment), UPI ID details, and call logs.
First, send a legal notice to the person demanding refund of money or completion of the promised construction work. Since you have his contact number and UPI ID, his identity and address can often be traced. If there was dishonest intention from the beginning, a police complaint for cheating and criminal breach of trust may also be explored. Depending on facts and available evidence, a civil recovery suit can also be filed.
Please collect all available documents/details and consult a local advocate immediately, as delay may affect your legal remedies.
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Adv. Pragati Patil
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If ₹20 lakh was paid in cash without documents, the case is difficult but not impossible. Preserve call records, WhatsApp chats, UPI details and witnesses. Send a legal notice and file a police complaint for cheating if fraud is suspected. A civil recovery suit may also be considered based on available evidence.
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Adv. Pankaj Bajaj
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Mumbai | 1000+ Answers
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Do not delay. First gather all electronic evidence, screenshots, call records, witnesses, and details of the mobile number and UPI ID. Send a legal notice through all available modes, including WhatsApp. Simultaneously lodge a detailed police complaint for cheating if there are grounds to show dishonest conduct. Once the person's identity and address are traced, appropriate civil recovery and criminal remedies can be pursued.
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Adv. Vishal Bhagwan Punwani
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Even without written proof, save call records, chats and UPI details. You may file a police complaint for cheating and a civil recovery case. Trace his address through available records. I can assist you for this surely.
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Adv. Pankaj Bajaj
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Pune | 700+ Answers
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If ₹20 lakhs was paid and neither the promised construction has been completed nor the amount has been returned, legal action may still be possible even if there is no written agreement. The available evidence such as call records, WhatsApp chats, messages, UPI details, witnesses, photographs, and any communication with the person can be useful in establishing the transaction.
The first step is to identify and trace the person through the available details and preserve all evidence. Depending on the facts, both civil and criminal remedies may be available. Since a substantial amount is involved, the matter requires immediate legal attention. Kindly share complete details, timeline of payments, UPI information, and any available evidence for a detailed legal opinion and appropriate course of action.
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Adv. Sanket Ganpat Khamkar
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Navi Mumbai | 5+ Answers
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