Gurugram homebuyers seek penalty for late delivery of project

The developer denied the allegations and said that offer of possession has been accepted by more than 100 owners. The builder also said that it has paid penalty for delays and is ready to do so wherever applicable.

Homebuyers of Ansal Heights in Sector 92 have alleged that the project has got delayed by more than four years and they have not been paid the penalty for the delay, as mentioned in the builder-buyer agreement.

The flat owners also claimed that despite the possession having started in a few towers last year, the apartments are not in a livable condition. (Yogendra Kumar/HT PHOTO)

The flat owners also claimed that despite the possession having started in a few towers last year, the apartments are not in a livable condition.

The buyers are also opposing the large amount of money being demanded from them for internal and external fitments at the time of handing over, which they said were not mentioned at the time of purchase.

Ansal Heights project, launched in 2010, comprises six towers and 600 apartments on nearly 11 acres. The construction commenced in 2012 and the possession expected by June 2015.

The developer denied the allegations and said that offer of possession has been accepted by more than 100 owners. The builder also said that it has paid penalty for delays and is ready to do so wherever applicable.

Another buyer said that the location of the proposed site for a school has been changed and now shops are being constructed there. Also a revenue road, which was not shown at the time of launch, divided the club and the apartments, the buyer said.

The developer said that the quality of construction is as per company’s standards and in case there are complaints these would be attended to. A spokesman for Ansal Housing Ltd said, “The entry to the project is on 60 metres road and as per the sanctions received from DTCP. Revenue rastaa divides the project in two portions. The same is showcased in sanctioned plan,” he said.