MUMBAI: The SC upheld an April 2019 Bombay high court decision that invalidated three rules for determining the “capital value” of land where construction is set to begin under a new property tax regime. Despite being a setback for the C, the SC decision by a bench led by Chief Justice U U Lalit and […]
The SC upholds a Bombay HC decision against laws that raise land property taxes.more
By Abhay Shah, Realty Quarter A builder cannot “force” a buyer to take over a ready house if it is postponed. The Supreme Court ordered that the client will seek a refund. Making an order from the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission to a builder based in Pune, the SC bench comprising Justices U U Lalit and Vineet Saran stated, “While the villa is ready to be occupied (as the appellants affirm), the delay of almost five years is an important factor and the negotiations can now be imposed on the participants. Therefore, […]
Supreme Court orders, delayed houses can’t be forced to be obtained by home buyers.more