Failure To Obtain Occupancy Certificate Amounts As Deficiency In Service: NCDRC

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) held that failure to obtain an occupancy certificate amounts to a deficiency in service. The ruling was in favor of a consumer who faced delays in receiving the certificate from the builder, leading to financial losses. The NCDRC directed the builder to compensate the consumer, reinforcing the obligation of real estate developers to comply with all regulatory requirements.