Failure To Deliver Possession Within Reasonable Time Is Unjust: NCDRC

The NCDRC examined indefinite delays in handing over possession of property, categorizing it as a deficiency in service. In this case, the complainant had purchased a property from a builder but faced long delays in possession. The NCDRC ruled in favor of the complainant, stating that such delays, without valid justification, amounted to a deficiency in service and breach of contractual obligations. The commission ordered compensation to the complainant, considering both mental agony and financial losses incurred due to the delay. The ruling underscores the consumer’s right to timely possession and protects them from unwarranted delays in property transactions, especially in the real estate sector.