Chhattisgarh RERA Hears Residents’ Complaint Against Raipur Housing Project Over Defects and Handover Delays

News Citation : 2026 LN (CGRERA) 29

April 29, 2026 : A dispute between residents of a housing project in Raipur and its developer has reached the Chhattisgarh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), with both sides presenting sharply opposing claims over construction quality, amenities, and project handover.

The complaint was filed by a registered cooperative housing society representing residents of the “Haming Kothi” project located in Kachna village, Raipur. The society alleged that despite assurances made at the time of sale, several promised facilities remain incomplete or defective, and the project has not been formally handed over to the residents in accordance with legal requirements.

According to the petition, the developer had marketed the project with a range of amenities, including proper roads, water supply systems, drainage, electricity infrastructure, a clubhouse, sports facilities, and security arrangements. Residents claimed that these promises influenced their decision to purchase plots and homes in the project. However, they now allege that many of these facilities are either incomplete, poorly executed, or non-functional.

The society further contended that essential infrastructure such as water pipelines, sewage systems, electrical panels, and street lighting require urgent repair or replacement. It also raised concerns about water scarcity, damaged internal roads, malfunctioning CCTV systems, and incomplete landscaping. In addition, residents alleged that the clubhouse remains unusable due to electrical and structural issues, depriving them of a key amenity.

Another major grievance relates to the alleged failure of the developer to formally transfer the project to the residents’ society. The complainants argued that key documents, approvals, design plans, and warranties have not been handed over, making it difficult for the society to manage and maintain the project effectively.

The residents also accused the developer of irregularities in land use, claiming that areas originally designated for commercial purposes were allegedly converted into residential plots without proper consent. They have sought regulatory intervention to prevent such conversions and to ensure compliance with approved layouts.

In response, the developer denied the allegations and challenged the maintainability of the complaint. The developer argued that the project had already received a completion certificate in February 2021 and that possession had been handed over years ago. According to the reply, any issues raised now relate to routine maintenance and wear and tear rather than structural defects covered under RERA provisions.

The developer also maintained that after completion, the responsibility for upkeep shifted to the residents’ society, which has been collecting maintenance charges and managing services. It further argued that several claims in the complaint fall outside the jurisdiction of RERA and pertain instead to civil or criminal matters.

The matter is currently under consideration before the authority, which will examine whether the alleged deficiencies fall within the developer’s liability and whether directions are required for rectification, financial compensation, or formal handover of the project.

Case Reference : M-PRO-2025-03220 (PCGRERA051018000798)