Consolidation Of Multiple Claims Totaling Over Rs. 1 Crore Is Within National Commission's Jurisdiction: NCDRC

In the case titled Ankur Arora Vs. Jaypee Sports International Limited & Anr (C.C No. 1023/2015), Justice Ram Surat Maurya presided over the National Commission and ruled that multiple complaints exceeding Rs. 1 crore against the same party fall within its jurisdiction. The complainants had booked plots based on representations by Jaypee Sports Infrastructure, paying deposits, but the builder failed to develop the township or provide possession as promised. Despite demands for payment, the builder's development was incomplete, with basic amenities missing. The commission upheld the complainants' plea for a refund, citing the builder's failure to meet contractual obligations. The builder argued project completion and possession offers, attributing delays to external bans. However, the commission dismissed objections and ordered a refund of deposits with 9% interest. The ruling cited Supreme Court precedents emphasizing developers' obligations and clarified jurisdictional limits regarding aggregate claims.