Supreme Court Orders Special Investigation Team to Probe Bank-Builder Collusion in Stalled Housing Projects Affecting Homebuyers' Investments

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....SC directed formation of Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe potential collusive practices between banks and builders in housing development projects across Noida, Greater Noida, and Gurugram regions. The court noted significant non-compliance with previous judicial directives, with only 9 banks and 5 developers submitting required affidavits. The Standing Counsel for CBI was instructed to be present for SIT constitution and potential case registration, focusing on investigating financial irregularities where homebuyers have paid substantial amounts but projects remain unfinished or unstarted. The ruling emphasized strict adherence to regulatory guidelines, protecting homebuyers' interests, and ensuring transparent fund disbursement by financial institutions.....