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CA Ramesh Agrawal The ED has arrested four promoters of Earth Infrastructures Ltd. on 1 st June 2026 for Rs. 2004+ Crore fraud under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The accused Avdhesh Kumar Goel, Rajnish Mittal, Atul Gupta and Vikas Gupta are the directors / promotors of the company. They were presented before a special PMLA court in Delhi. The court granted five days custody to ED for interrogation. As per the agency, Rs. 2004+ Crore has been collected by the Earth Group from more than 19,425 Home Buyers and Investors promising assured returns and timely delivery of the projects. Rs. 467 Crore has been diverted through Group Companies and other related individuals & concerns. The ED told that “Despite receipt of substantial funds from the buyers/investors, the projects were either left incomplete or possession of units was not handed over, thereby causing wrongful loss to the homebuyers and investors,”. The investigation of the agency further revealed that a...

  CA Ramesh Agrawal An FIR has been registered by The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police against Gurugram based real estate company Experion Developers Private Limited and its related entity, Experion Capital Private Limited, following a complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), according to an official statement. The complaint raised from the ED’s investigation into an alleged money laundering case involving Religare Finvest Limited (RFL). During the probe, the ED found that former promoters of RFL, Malvinder Mohan Singh and Shivinder Mohan Singh, allegedly diverted around Rs 2,036 crore through entities under their control. As part of this diversion, the ED alleged that Rs 150 crore from RFL was used to acquire a 27.86-acre land parcel in Sector 62, Gurugram. On 4 th February 2020, the ED attached this land, which also included a 9.1-acre portion owned by Dignity Buildcon Private Limited. During further investigation, the ED observed that the Exp...

  CA Ramesh Agrawal On 12 th February 2026, the Supreme Court expressed serious dissatisfaction with the functioning of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), indicating that the institution, should be abolished in its current form. In this regard please note: - The Hon. Supreme Court strongly criticized the current functioning & working of RERA and observed that RERA should be abolished in its existing form & there is a need to rethink the role being played by it. The Apex court urged all States to examine who is actually benefiting from RERA’s functioning. The Bench comprising of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that RERA is helping defaulting builders rather than effectively protecting homebuyers or fulfilling its intended objectives. The Bench emphasized that States should revisit the original purpose behind the enactment of the RERA Act. As quoted by Bar and Bench, CJI Surya Kant stated “ All States should now think of...

CA Ramesh Agrawal The Supreme Court in a significant ruling has stated that only registering a property does not make someone its legal owner. The judgement, delivered in the Mahnoor Fatima Imran vs M/s Visweswara Infrastructure Private Limited case, has direct implications for millions of Indian homebuyers and investors. If someone has bought a property solely based on a registered sale deed, then have a look at the below points.   Understanding the Law: Registration Does Not Equal Ownership “Ownership of a property comprises several aspects, of which registration is only one,” says Mr. Harsh Parikh, partner at a Law Firm, Khaitan & Co. Under Indian law, properties above Rs. 100 require registration, but that’s not all. “A buyer must also prove full payment, possession, and custody of original title documents,” he explains. Chairman and Director of Prime Developments, Mr. Rakesh Malhotra stated that “Registration provides prima facie evidence of a transaction, but it doesn’t c...

  CA Ramesh Agrawal The Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation (CSMC) has started an anti-encroachment campaign, to keep the city clean, safer, free up public space, etc. Details of the same are mentioned as below: - Drive Moves To Gulmandi Area: - After cleaning up areas like Beed Bypass and Mukundwadi, now the clean campaign has moved to Gulmandi area, which is busy & crowded market zone. The move shows that the Authorities are serious for removing illegal building all across the city. Illegal Constructions & extension demolished: - The Authorities have targeted illegal buildings & extension of around 25 Shops in bustling Rangar Galli Market & its surrounding areas. During the operation demolition of a run-down building was carried out with the presence of police. Ongoing Efforts : - Additional Municipal Commissioner, Mr. Santosh Wahule explained that this campaign in Gulmandi was carried out on the instructions of the Civic Chief G. Sreekanth. This clean campaign ...

  CA Ramesh Agrawal In a recent decision, the Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) has directed a builder to compensate a homebuyer with ₹65 lakh for an inordinate delay of over nine years in handing over a flat in Gurugram. Key Highlights: Background of the Case : The homebuyer had booked a flat in 2013, with the developer promising possession within a stipulated timeframe i.e., 7 th December 2015. However, the possession was delayed by more than nine years. Developer's Justifications : The builder attributed the delay to unforeseen circumstances, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the demise of the chairman of environmental impact assessment (EIA) committee, and inadequate water supply. H-RERA's Verdict : After reviewing the case, HRERA rejected the developer's justifications, deeming them insufficient to warrant such a prolonged delay. The authority emphasized that the reasons cited did not qualify as fo...

  CA Ramesh Agrawal In a significant move to enhance transparency and protect homebuyers' interests, the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has mandated that developers upload occupancy and completion certificates of housing projects onto its official website. This directive aims to ensure that residential projects comply with established norms and are fit for habitation.​ Definition of Certificates: Completion Certificate: A legal document confirming that a building has been constructed in accordance with approved plans and complies with all applicable regulations. Occupancy Certificate: A document issued by the local authority certifying that a building is suitable for occupation, ensuring it meets all necessary safety and habitability standards. Mandatory Upload Requirement: Developers are now required to upload both completion and occupancy certificates onto the ORERA website upon proj...

  Ramesh Agrawal (LL.B. & CA) Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA), Gurgaon has given 60 Days civil imprisonment to the owner / Director of a Builder Company namely International Land Developers (ILD) in a contempt case. Adjudicating Officer (AO) of RERA, Gurgaon ordered to Superintendent of District Jail, Bhondsi stating “You are hereby authorised to detain Salman Akbar in civil imprisonment for 60 days… you are directed to produce him on 60th day of his detention before the adjudicating officer.” An arrest warrant was issued earlier on 31st October by the court to produce Salman Akbar on or before December 21, 2022. As per the officials the matter is of January 2013, when the complainant booked a unit in ILD Spire Greens, Sector 37 Gurgaon & an agreement was execute. Builder Company ( ILD ) was supposed to give possession in July 2016, but they failed. In November 2018, allottee filed a complaint in RERA court alleging delay by the promoter in giving possession. Author...

                                                              CA Ramesh Agrawal Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) have ordered 17 Builders, to refund Rs. 50 Crores to the homebuyers of various construction projects for non-delivering the projects well on time. HRERA has issued multiple orders for 17 Builders directing them to refund the home buyers their hard-earned money along with 9.70% Interest within 90 days. Refund orders have been passed after listening to both the parties i.e., Homebuyers & Builders & on finding out that builders were guilty. Approx 300 matters were listed before the authority for adjudication in July. In 63 Cases, The Authority ordered refunds with interest @ 9.70%. These Adjudications are related to 17 Builders & refund is approx 50 crores. Raheja Developers alone has to refun...

  CA Ramesh Agrawal The Builder will have to refund the amount with interest to Homebuyer if possession of the flat is not given on time. Jaypee Builder has been ordered by The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) to refund the money along with interest for non-delivery of the booked flats in the Cove Greater Noida Project located at Jaypee Sports Green City in Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority Area. This action was taken on the complaints of Jaypee Cove Buyers Association filed by 71 home buyers. NCDRC has ordered the builder Jaiprakash Associates Limited to return the entire amount deposited by homebuyer within 6 Weeks with simple interest @ 9%. Apart from interest the builder will have to give Rs. 50,000 to each of the complainants home buyers. These flats were booked in 2011-2012 & almost 90-95 percent amount was paid by homebuyers to builder. The specified period for handing over the possession of flats was 42 Months. The Homebuyer assoc...

CA Ramesh Agrawal In Uttar Pradesh’s Noida, over 50 Farmhouses which were illegally developed along the Yamuna floodplains were razed down during an anti-encroachment drive. As per Noida Authority the area of demolished properties is 1.45 Lacs Sq. Mtr. & having value of approx Rs. 55 Crores. According to officials any type of construction is prohibited in (Yamuna) Floodplains areas of Noida. Noida Authority’s Officer on Special Duty (Land) said that besides Gulawali, illegal farmhouses and constructions in Tilwada Village were also demolished during the operation. Altogether 55 Farmhouses & some illegal constructions were razed during the anti-encroachment drive. For the entire process, about 150 Employees of Noida Authority including senior officials were present on the site along with Police & PAC personnel. As per officials 9 JCB & 8 Dumpers were involved in the process. Moreover, the officials said that the Noida Authority will take up action & legal action will...

  Ramesh Agrawal (LL.B & CA)   Though RERA (Real Estate Regulation and Development Act) provides a dispute redressal mechanism for aggrieved parties through the courts, it also provides a compromise solution.   When both parties   agree to mutually settle the dispute then they need not to go to the Court. The Maharastra RERA has established   a Conciliation Forum and is the first RERA forum to do so.   What is it? A conciliation forum is to facilitate the amicable settlement between the parties and acts as a mediator between aggrieved parties. Under this forum, the aggrieved parties (whether home buyers, developers or real estate agents) can get their grievances solved before filing a complaint with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority. The forum usually includes members from Resident Welfare Associations, Real Estate Regulatory Authorities, Developer’s Associations and a member from respective development or industry authority. Maharashtra RERA had set...

                                                                   Ramesh Agrawal (LL.B. & CA) 1. Do Your Research. For real estate investment the most important thing is research. Read about different builders online, go through newspapers on real estate, visit fairs on real estate, talk to good & experienced real estate agents and other people having good knowledge like experienced homebuyers.   2. Make A List of Builders Once you are done with your research, make a list of builders you are interested in and most likely to invest your money with. Find the details of their existence, people behind and since when they have been into this business. Connect with them and gather relevant information like carpet area, possession date as per RERA, specification, price quotes, ...

  CA Ramesh Agrawal Raman Patel owner of Popular Builders of Ahmedabad was sent to Sola police custody for remand till Monday evening for another case of  alleged cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy with respect to purchase of a land belonging to a cooperative   society which had gone into liquidation after sometime. On Thursday, the Chief Judicial Magistrate, of Mirzapur court, VA Dhadhal granted Patel’s custody to police in connection with the sale of a land in 2015 by the Someshwar Darshan Cooperative Housing Society Ltd. office-bearers. An FIR was lodged for it but was not permitted then. Raman Patel is  under police custody at Sabarmati central jail for undertrial of various cases of land transactions, etc. The court has granted custodial interrogation of Raman Patel till Monday. He  requested the court that there was no fan in the barrack where he was  kept and  he should be allowed to have tiffin from home.  Home cook...

                                                                        CA Ramesh Agrawal Farmhouses being built on a 20 acre plot near Sohna are likely to be demolished in a week as  the builder started construction without any permission from the Authority. DTCP team visited the site in Bhogpur village and found out that the builder have already laid a network of internal roads, erected electric poles and constructed boundary walls. DTCP Officials said the developer who was sent a notice, was planning to construct farmhouses to sell. Name of this project is NATURE VALLEY. Director of DTCP, directed the enforcement team to visit the concerned site on Saturday after the developer failed to give   a satisfactory reply to the SHOWCAUSE NOTI...