Order Complaint No. 105 of 2025

BEFORE TELANGANA REAL ESTATE REGULATORY AUTHORITY
[Under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016]
Complaint No. 105 of 2025
Dated: 31st March 2026
Quorum: Dr. N. Satyanarayana, IAS (Retd.), Hon’ble Chairperson
Sri K. Srinivasa Rao, Hon’ble Member
Sri Laxmi Narayana Jannu, Hon’ble Member
G. Venkata Naga Santhosh
(Plot No. 507, adjacent to Lahari Grand Ville Apartment,
near Miyapur bus body unit, Miyapur, Hyderabad-500049)

…Complainant
Versus
M/s. BhuvanTeza Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd
(Rep by its M.D. Chekka Venkata Subramanyam),
H.No. 201, 2nd Floor, Lumbini Amrutha Chambers,
Nagarjuna Circle, Road Number 3, Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad-500082.

… Respondent
The present matters filed by the Complainant herein came up for hearing before this
Authority in the presence of the Complainant in person and none for the Respondent despite
multiple opportunities given to appear before the bench, hence set ex-parte and upon hearing
the submissions of the Complainant, this Authority proceeds to pass the following ORDER:
2.

This Complaint has been filed under Section 31 of the Real Estate (Regulation and

Development) Act, 2016 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”) read with Rule 34(1) of the
Telangana Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017 (hereinafter referred to as
the “Rules”), seeking appropriate direction and action against the Respondent.
A. Brief Facts of the Case:
3.

The Complainant in the Complaint contended that he had purchased a flat in the pre-

launch sale from the Respondent. The details of the flat purchased in pre-launch are Flat No.
407, Block-A, a 3BHK unit admeasuring 1700 sq. ft in Project Aura, Velimela Phase -1,
developed by Respondent/M/s Bhuvanteza Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd.

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The Complainant further contended that he entered into an Agreement of sale and has

paid Rs. 40,00,000/- (Forty Lakh Only) for which the Respondent has duly issued receipts, and
said payment receipts have been placed on record by her along with the complaint.
5.

Further, as can be gathered from the Complaint, it is the continuation of the Complaint

that, even after the payment of the above detailed amount, the Respondent has not completed
the project and possession of the flat has not been delivered to her and hence sought for the
following reliefs
B. Relief Sought:
6.

Accordingly, the Complainant sought for the following reliefs:
i.

Direct the Respondent to complete and hand over the flat within 6 months and register
the flat in the Complainant's name

ii.

To be given an existence constructed block -A partially constructed block of the same
area purchased as per the document.

iii.

In the alternative, direct the Respondent to refund the amount paid by the Complainant,
along with interest.

C. Points to be determined:
7.

Based on the facts and circumstances placed before this Authority, the following

questions arise for adjudication:
i.

Whether the Respondent have violated any provisions of the RE(R&D) Act, 2016?

ii.

Whether Complainant is entitled to the relief sought? If so, to what extent?

D. Observation of the Authority:
8.

As can be gathered from the pleas and assertions made by the Complainant narrated

herein above in para No.4, which remained un disputed in view of the fact that the Respondents
have remained ex parte and have also failed to file any counter/reply.
Point -I
9.

From such undisputed and unrebutted pleas and assertions of the Complaint, and upon

perusal of the available documents submitted by Complainant, it is evident that the Respondent
has sold a Flat No. 407, Block-A, a 3BHK unit admeasuring 1700 sq. ft in Project “Aura
Velima” Phase -1, while so as can be gathered from the record available with this authority,
this authority, the Respondent herein has also figured as Respondent in the earlier cases filed
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Furthermore, this Authority takes note that the conduct of the Respondent-promoter

exhibits a recurring pattern of disregard and non-compliance with the statutory mandates under
the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. In an earlier C.C. No. 264 of 2024,
the Authority had taken cognisance of similar violations and declared the Respondent as a
defaulter. The relevant extract from the said order is reproduced below for reference:
“35… Accordingly, Respondent No.1 is hereby declared to be a “defaulter” both
in its capacity as a “promoter” and as an “agent” within the meaning of Sections
2(zk) and 2(zm) of the RE(R&D) Act, 2016. As a consequence, the Respondent shall
be prohibited from undertaking, advertising, marketing, booking, selling, or
registering any new real estate project or acting as a real estate agent within the
jurisdiction of this Authority until such time as all existing dues, refunds, interest,
penalties, and regulatory compliances are fully discharged to the satisfaction of
this Authority”
11.

Therefore, this Authority has already examined and adjudicated upon the violations of

Sections 3 and 4 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 in the
aforementioned proceedings. In view of the same, no further adjudication under the said
provisions is warranted at this stage, as it would amount to re-agitation of issues already
decided, being hit by the principle of res judicata.
12.

As per the discussion made in the foregoing paragraphs and the findings given therein,

Point I is answered accordingly.

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As has become clear from the discussions herein above and so also from the pleas,

assertions and documents placed on record, by the Complainant, which remained un-Rebutted
and un – contested, in the absence of any contra evidence or material record before this
authority on behalf of the Respondent, it will be clear that the Respondent No.1 has collected
substantial amount from the Complainant towards the sale consideration. Further, it is clear
that, despite receiving the sale consideration, the Respondent No.1 has neither commenced any
construction activity in the said project nor demonstrated any bona fide intention to execute the
project in accordance with law.
14.

Further, the Respondent has neither completed the project nor handed over possession

of the subject apartment to the allottee and has failed to demonstrate any bona fide intention to
fulfil its contractual obligations towards the Complainant. Such continued inaction, despite
having collected substantial amounts from the Complainant, reflects a deliberate and deficient
course of conduct on the part of the Promoter. It is further observed that the Respondent
Promoter has effectively abandoned the project and, in all proceedings pertaining thereto, has
failed to establish any genuine intent or credible plan to commence or resume construction.
The project has remained stalled for several years, and this Authority has already declared the
Respondent as a defaulter. In such circumstances, this Authority is of the considered view that
directing completion of the project is neither practical nor supported by any demonstrable
capacity or intent on the part of the Promoter. Accordingly, it is deemed appropriate to grant
relief to the Complainant, as alternatively sought, in the form of refund of the amount paid.
15.

In these circumstances, Section 18(1) of the RE(R&D) Act, 2016, extends a clear

statutory right to an allottee to seek a refund along with interest where the
Respondent/Promoter either fails to complete the project or is unable to hand over possession
within the stipulated timeframe. So, the allottee is entitled for a refund with interest. In the
present case, the issue is not merely one of delay; it is a case of complete inaction on the
Respondent/Promoter.
16.

In light of the above foregoing observations, this Authority notes that the Complainant

is entitled for relief under Section 18(1)(a) of the RE(R&D) Act, 2016 which reads as follows:
“(1) If the promoter fails to complete or is unable to give possession of an
apartment, plot or building,
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Upon perusal of the receipts and documentary material placed on record by the

Complainant, this Authority observes that the Complainant has substantiated payments to the
extent of Rs. 35,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty-Five Lakhs only) made in favour of the Respondent.
Though the Complainant has claimed to have paid a total sum of Rs. 40,00,000/- as stated in
the Complaint, no substantial evidence of the payment of Rs. 5,00,000/- has been placed before
this Authority.
18.

Accordingly, this Authority is inclined to consider only the amount duly supported by

documentary evidence for the purpose of granting a refund. However, liberty is granted to the
Complainant to produce valid payment proof of the amount of Rs. 5,00,000/- before the
Respondent, and upon establishment of such payment, the Respondent is directed to refund the
said amount along with applicable interest.
19.

In view of the findings recorded hereinabove and in exercise of powers contended under

Section 18(1)(a) of the RE(R&D) Act, 2016, this Authority holds that the Complainant is
entitled to withdraw from the project and seek a refund of the amount paid.
20.

Accordingly, the Complainant is entitled for Refund of the amount paid to the

Respondent with interest at the rate prescribed under Rule 15 of the Telangana Real Estate
(Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017, i.e., the State Bank of India’s Marginal Cost of
Lending Rate (MCLR) plus 2% per annum (i.e., 8.70% + 2%), calculated from the respective
date of Agreement of Sale date: 28.10.2021 until the date of actual refund.
21.

Point II is answered accordingly.

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In exercise of the powers conferred upon this Authority under Sections 37 and 38 of the

Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, and in furtherance of the findings and
conclusions drawn hereinabove, the following directions are hereby issued:
a. The Respondent is directed to refund Rs. 35,00,000/- (Rupees Thirty-Five Lakh
Only) along with interest at the rate of 10.70% per annum (SBI MCLR of 8.70% + 2%)
from the date of the Agreement of Sale dated 28.10.2021 till the date of actual refund
in accordance with Rule 15 of the Telangana RE(R&D) Rules, 2017 within 45(fortyfive) days from the date of this Order;
b. The Complainant is granted liberty to produce payment proof of the remaining
amount of Rs. 5,00,000/-, and upon establishment of such payment, the Respondent is
directed to refund the said amount along with applicable interest.
23.

Further, this Authority has already declared the Respondent as a defaulter for

continuous and wilful violation of the provisions of the Real Estate (Regulation and
Development) Act, 2016. Consequently, all developmental activities undertaken by the
Respondent–Promoter in respect of the said project stand terminated with immediate effect.
The Respondent is hereby restrained from undertaking any further advertisement, marketing,
booking, sale, or offering for sale of any apartment or part thereof in the said project, or in any
other project in the future, in any manner whatsoever.
24.

Failing to comply with the above-said direction by the Respondent shall attract a

penalty in accordance with Section 63 of the RE(R&D) Act, 2016.
25.

The complaint stands disposed of in the above terms. There shall be no order as to costs.

Sd/Sri K. Srinivasa Rao,
Hon'ble Member,
TG RERA

Sd/Sri Laxminarayana Jannu,
Hon'ble Member,
TG RERA

Sd/Dr. N. Satyanarayana, IAS (Retd.),
Hon'ble Chairperson
TG RERA

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