HYDERABAD: The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) has levied a fine of ₹38.5 lakh against a real estate firm for regulatory breaches and deviations from authorized plans at its villa project located in Westend Greens, Mokila, in Ranga Reddy district.
The promoter was found guilty of violating Sections 11, 14, and 61 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. TGRERA has ordered an immediate suspension of marketing or sale of villas until the project is officially registered with the authority.
The complaint was jointly submitted by five Westend Greens residents: Tumpi Shome, Sailaja Nukala, Monika Singh R, Tarun Dhar, and Sandeep Josyula. They alleged that the builder failed to deliver units that were ready for possession, despite collecting full payments for construction, taxes, clubhouse and amenity fees, and maintenance costs.
Initially approved by HMDA in 2011 for 117 villas, the project has made little progress, with only 20 villas declared habitable over the last decade. By February 2024, only 30% of construction had been completed. The complainants noted that the developer applied for layout revalidation in 2017 and 2019 but did not update buyers about its status.
Despite the slow progress, the project’s website continued to display the original HMDA approval, which TGRERA deemed misleading under Section 12.
Residents, many of whom have lived there for two to three years, also highlighted inadequate infrastructure. Sewage waste is being dumped in an open pit, contravening National Green Tribunal regulations, as there are no tanks or treatment facilities. Other issues include an incomplete compound wall, exposed high-tension cables, and erratic water supply due to malfunctioning pumps. Although payments for amenities were made, residents were recently asked to pay additional dues to a liquidation services firm, raising concerns about the builder’s financial situation.
TGRERA has mandated the promoter to pay the fine within 30 days and to reapply for HMDA approvals. If these are not secured, the developer will be liable under Section 18 to refund all payments with compensation. After obtaining the necessary approvals, the builder must register the project under RERA within 10 days; otherwise, further legal action may ensue.
