MahaRERA Directs Godrej Properties To Refund Senior Citizen Who Canceled Their Booking Within One Month

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) directed Godrej Properties to refund ₹15 lakhs to a senior citizen who canceled their booking within one month due to a family emergency. The homebuyer had booked a flat in Godrej’s project “The Trees Origins” in Kurla, Mumbai, and paid an initial amount of ₹15 lakhs. Despite repeated requests for a refund, the builder refused and instead demanded further payments. The authority found that the builder’s actions were unfair, especially since the flat was resold at a higher price within a year. MahaRERA ruled that the builder must refund the amount but did not award interest on the refunded sum. This decision underscores the importance of fair practices in real estate transactions and the role of regulatory authorities in protecting consumer rights.