The NCDRC has ruled that developers must obtain Occupancy Certificates before handing over possession, entitling homebuyers to full refunds with interest if this requirement is violated, marking a major win for consumer protection in India's real estate sector.

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ruled that developers offering possession without an Occupancy Certificate must refund homebuyers with interest, setting a landmark precedent for buyer protection.

Haryana RERA directs Panipat developer to refund ₹10 lakh cash payment with ₹7.73 lakh interest while referring case to Income Tax Department for black money investigation.

In a strong move, TGRERA orders a builder to refund ₹15.1 lakh or register an unencumbered plot with 11% interest—reinforcing buyer protection in Telangana real estate. The Telangana RERA has directed a builder in the SV Golden City 5 project to either register a clear-title plot or return the full