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Legal notice for builder possession delay

If your flat or plot was not handed over on the promised date, an advocate's notice demands possession or a refund with interest, citing your agreement and, where the project is RERA-registered, your rights under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 [Advocate to confirm].

Use this if

  • You have a builder-buyer agreement
  • The promised possession date has passed
  • You have paid instalments

What we ask before you pay

  • Project name and RERA number
  • Agreement date
  • Promised and actual possession dates
  • Amount paid
  • Builder's replies

Documents to add after you pay

  • Builder-buyer agreement
  • Payment receipts
  • Allotment letter and RERA registration print
  • Messages with the builder

Please note

StampMitra is not a law firm. Your notice is written and signed by an enrolled advocate, who is responsible for its content. Time limits shown here are guides; confirm them with your advocate.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a refund instead of possession?

Where the law and your agreement allow, with interest [Advocate to confirm].

Do I go to RERA or a consumer forum?

The advocate can advise which route fits [Advocate to confirm].

What if the project is not RERA-registered?

Other remedies may apply.

How much interest can I claim?

As the agreement and law allow [Advocate to confirm].

Do I upload documents before paying?

No. You answer a few questions, pay, and then add documents in your dashboard.

Who writes the notice?

An enrolled advocate, not software. You approve the final text before anything is sent.