What happens if the builder does not follow the RERA order?

Authorities may require disclosure of assets, initiate seizure proceedings, escalate the case to civil courts or order civil imprisonment for continued refusal to pay compensation. In extreme situations, authorities may also restrict the builder from launching new projects or take further regulatory action.

Failure to abide by a RERA order constitutes a critical legal offense in India. Builders who fail to comply with RERA face increasing legal consequences ranging from daily monetary penalties and recovery of due payments to confiscation of assets, imprisonment, and restrictions on business activities. These stringent rules under RERA serve the very purpose of the regulation.

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