Chhattisgarh RERA Orders RDA to register sale deed within 30 days in Raipur flat dispute, penal action initiated in Kamal Vihar Case

News Citation : 2026 LN (CGRERA) 30

April 29, 2026 : A homebuyer in Chhattisgarh has secured a significant relief from the state’s real estate regulator after a prolonged dispute over possession and ownership documentation of a flat in Raipur.

In an order dated April 29, 2026, the Chhattisgarh Real Estate Regulatory Authority directed the Raipur Development Authority to execute and register the sale deed of a residential unit in favour of the allottee within 30 days, bringing closure to a dispute that had stretched for years.

The case was filed by Kiran Sabnani, a resident of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, who had been allotted a flat (B-208) in the “Kamal Vihar” housing project in Raipur. According to the complaint, the allottee had already paid a substantial amount over ₹11 lakh towards the flat after receiving the allotment letter in May 2018. Despite this, the developer failed to hand over possession within the stipulated time and did not complete necessary registration formalities.

Earlier, in August 2023, the authority had ruled in favour of the buyer, directing the developer to complete construction, hand over possession, and pay interest for delays. Following enforcement proceedings, physical possession of the flat was eventually granted to the allottee through a possession warrant. However, the dispute persisted as the developer did not execute or register the sale deed, leaving the buyer without legal ownership.

The authority noted that mere possession without a registered conveyance deed does not confer complete legal title, exposing the allottee to ongoing risks. It observed that the developer’s continued refusal to execute the sale deed amounted to a violation of statutory obligations under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.

After reviewing submissions and records, the authority held that the developer had failed to comply with its earlier order within the prescribed timeline and had also breached provisions relating to transfer of ownership. It concluded that the buyer was entitled to relief and directed the developer to complete all formalities, including execution and registration of the sale deed, within 30 days.

Additionally, the authority instructed initiation of separate penalty proceedings against the developer for non-compliance under relevant provisions of the Act.

The ruling underscores that developers cannot withhold registration once possession has been handed over and full payment has been received, reinforcing consumer protection principles embedded in RERA.

Case Reference : M-PRO-2026-03480 (PCGRERA190618000236)