RERA Complaint in Andhra Pradesh: How to File Against Builder
By Advocate Ganta Surya Kiran | 19 Law Chambers, Visakhapatnam | Property Law
Builder delayed possession? Poor construction quality? Failure to provide promised amenities? The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) gives homebuyers powerful rights against builders. Advocate Ganta Surya Kiran at 19 Law Chambers has successfully represented homebuyers against builders before AP RERA, getting refunds and compensation across Andhra Pradesh.
What is RERA and Who Does It Cover?
RERA applies to all residential and commercial real estate projects with more than 500 sq metres area or more than 8 apartments. All such projects must be registered with AP RERA. Verify builder’s RERA registration at rera.ap.gov.in before buying. Buying from an unregistered project gives you no RERA protection.
Homebuyer Rights Under RERA
Right to accurate information about project plans, approvals, timeline. possession within agreed date with compensation for delay at SBI MCLR + 2% interest. structural defect repair for 5 years after possession. full refund with interest if builder fails to deliver. Right to form a Resident Welfare Association (RWA) after possession.
Grounds for RERA Complaint
Delay in possession beyond agreed date, change in project plan without buyer’s consent, construction defects or poor quality, non-delivery of promised amenities, failure to obtain occupancy certificate, misrepresentation in advertising, and failure to register the project with RERA.
How to File RERA Complaint in AP — Step by Step
Step 1: Verify builder’s RERA registration at rera.ap.gov.in. Note the project registration number.
Step 2: Gather all documents — sale agreement, payment receipts, correspondence with builder, brochures showing promised amenities, and photographs of construction defects.
Step 3: File complaint online at rera.ap.gov.in under “Complaint Registration.” Pay the prescribed fee (nominal). Attach all supporting documents.
Step 4: AP RERA adjudicating officer hears both parties and passes order — typically within 60 days. Orders include refund with interest, compensation, and penalty on builder.
Step 5: If builder does not comply with RERA order — file execution petition before RERA. Non-compliance attracts daily penalty and imprisonment for developer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I get a refund if builder delays possession? Yes — under Section 18 of RERA, if possession is delayed you can either withdraw from the project with full refund plus interest, or continue and claim monthly compensation for delay period. Property verification: Property Documents Verification India.
Q: What if the builder says RERA doesn’t apply to my project? Verify registration at rera.ap.gov.in. If the project should have been registered but wasn’t — the builder has committed an offence. File a complaint with AP RERA authority. Also file consumer court complaint: Consumer Court Advocates in Vizag.
Q: Can I file both RERA and consumer court complaint? Yes — RERA and consumer court remedies can be pursued simultaneously for different reliefs. RERA is faster for possession and refund. Consumer court can award additional compensation for mental agony.
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