R. MAHADEVAN, J.
1. These three appeals arise out of separate orders dated 30.07.2018,
30.07.2018, and 21.11.2019 respectively passed by the National Consumer
Disputes Redressal Commission, New Delhi1 in Consumer Complaint Nos. 827
of 2017, 828 of 2017 and 2355 of 2017.
2. By the impugned orders, the NCDRC directed the appellant to complete
construction of the flats and hand over possession to the respondents in these
appeals on or before 31.03.2019, 31.03.2019 and 31.03.2020 respectively, after
obtaining the requisite Occupancy Certificate from the competent authorities. The
appellant was further directed to pay compensation by way of simple interest at
the rate of 8% per annum with effect from 13.11.2014, 14.12.2013 and
20.08.2015 respectively till the actual delivery of possession.
2.1. The NCDRC also directed the appellant to pay/credit rebate for the period
from 01.09.2013 to 12.11.2014 at the same rate at which such rebate had earlier
been credited to the account of the respondent Dr. Mohit Khirbat, and to pay
litigation costs of Rs.25,000/- to the respondents in each case. Insofar as the
respondents in C.A. No. 11047/2025 are concerned, the NCDRC restrained the
For short, “NCDRC”
appellant from withdrawing any rebate already credited to the account of the
respondents. It was further directed that any increase in stamp duty occurring
after 12.11.2014, 13.12.2013 and 20.08.2015 respectively shall be borne by the
appellant.
