TGRERA fines developer Rs 10.6 lakh for violations at Nizampet apartment project

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) has fined a construction company Rs. 10.6 lakh for violating regulations at an apartment project in Nizampet.

The authority penalised the firm following complaints from the apartment flat owners co-operative maintenance society. The complainants accused the developer of deviating from the approved project plan and denying them access to promised amenities.

The society members argued that the developer initially promised exclusive access to a 60,000 sq. ft. clubhouse for residents, including a supermarket, local commercial area, guest rooms, function hall, gym, and yoga centre.

However, the developer built a compound wall between the amenities block and residential block and effectively restricted society members’ access to the ground, first and second floors of the clubhouse. Moreover, the developer is allegedly attempting to sell portions of the clubhouse to third parties, contrary to the permissions granted by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA).

After hearing the arguments of both sides, the TG RERA directed the construction company to deposit the penalty amount within 30 days in the TG RERA Fund. The developer was also asked to demolish the compound wall, restore society members’ exclusive access to the clubhouse and follow the approved sanctioned plan without deviations.

The authority also instructed the developer to install government mandated solar lighting and water heating systems as per the GO, which mandates such provisions for high-rise buildings.