https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=755947 The SC partially allowed the appeal in a construction deficiency case involving delayed flat delivery. The builder had forfeited its right to file a written statement under Annexure P-18 order but could still participate in proceedings within legal limits. The court held that Consumer Protection Act proceedings don't automatically apply CPC provisions except under Section 38(9), but CPC principles guide consequences of forfeited pleading rights. The builder could only argue legal questions and procedural lapses without introducing new factual contentions. The court modified NCDRC's compensation formula, ordering the developer to pay 6% annual interest from September 2014 until possession is offered to buyers. en-us Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:52:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=755947 The SC partially allowed the appeal in a construction deficiency case involving delayed flat delivery. The builder had forfeited its right to file a written statement under Annexure P-18 order but could still participate in proceedings within legal limits. The court held that Consumer Protection Act proceedings don't automatically apply CPC provisions except under Section 38(9), but CPC principles guide consequences of forfeited pleading rights. The builder could only argue legal questions and procedural lapses without introducing new factual contentions. The court modified NCDRC's compensation formula, ordering the developer to pay 6% annual interest from September 2014 until possession is offered to buyers. Case-Laws Indian Laws Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=755947