H-Rera orders action against developer for delaying project

Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) has ordered a ban on sale and purchase of any unit in Raheja Revanta, freezing of unsold inventory, and forensic audit of the project due to alleged harassment of homebuyers by Raheja Developers. The project was started in 2011 and despite homebuyers paying over 95 percent of the total amount, it has not been completed. Raheja Developers blamed the government for not providing requisite infrastructure for completion and handover of the project.

Updated on: Apr 2, 2023, 00:09:51 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Taking a stern stance of alleged harassment of homebuyers by Raheja Developers for last seven years Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) has ordered a ban on sale and purchase of any unit and forensic audit of its pending project Raheja Revanta in sector 78.

H-Rera orders action against developer for delaying project

The authority has also ordered freezing of all unsold inventory and bank accounts related to project.

The developer has however blamed government for not providing requisite infrastructure for completion and handover of project.“ The tallest skyscraper of Haryana which is almost ready cannot be delivered without Services and we cannot put life of over 1000 families to exposed Danger of Fire and Health Hazards without Electricity, Water, Sewerage lines and Roads,” it said.

The project was started by builder in 2011 but has not been completed till date despite homebuyers paying over 95 percent of the total amount.

The Revanta Gurgaon Flat Buyers Associations had moved to authority in February highlighting how despite promising a possession in four years they have still not got it and their hard earned money has been diverted to other projects. The project had promised 962 flats and complainants had sought it’s structural, forensic and architectural audit.

They highlighted that Raheja Developers Limited’s licence from Haryana RERA for Raheja Revanta launched in 2011 has expired on January 31, 2023 (including the six months allowed for COVID delays). Despite this they have not applied for a renewal of licence from Haryana RERA till date. The homebuyers accused project of lacking funding to complete and mismanagement / diversion of funds by its promoters Raheja Developers Limited.

Raheja developers issued a statement saying the entire money received has been spent on the Project. “ Govt has not acquired Sector Road and Consequently there are no external services laid be it water supply, sewerage, rainwater, masterplan road etc. Company made Payment of over 51 Crores as EDC and IDC over 10 years ago. 220 KV Sub Station which was acquired and almost completed by DHVBN has been dismantled as the Acquisition Compensation Demanded by Landowners made this unviable and difficult to pay by DHVBN,” it said.

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Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More