GURUGRAM: The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-VI in New Delhi has issued non-bailable warrants against Deluris Buildtech India’s Managing Director, Vipul Sachdeva, and Director, Ajay Bharti, for failing to comply with its orders related to homebuyer grievances.
The warrants stemmed from separate execution proceedings concerning complaints lodged by homebuyers Archana Mehra and Amit Rana regarding the Zara Rossa project in Gurgaon’s Sector 112. The commission highlighted that the developer did not heed its prior directives despite receiving notice.
Homebuyers claimed that Deluris Buildtech failed to deliver possession of their apartments in a timely manner and sought damages for the delay. The Consumer Commission granted compensation at a rate of 18% per annum on amounts deposited by buyers from each payment date until possession is granted. The issuance of warrants followed homebuyers’ allegations of non-compliance with the commission’s compensation orders.
In an execution order dated July 3, the commission observed that Deluris Buildtech had not adhered to its ruling even after receiving notice. The counsel for the decree holder requested non-bailable warrants against the company’s directors. The commission approved this request, instructing that warrants be issued through the DCP (south district, Delhi), contingent upon the complainant providing the directors’ details. A hearing was scheduled for August 5.
Warrants issued on July 6 directed the DCP (south district) to arrest Sachdeva and Bharti and present them before the consumer commission on August 5 for alleged violations under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
The documents also indicated that disobedience to such directives is punishable under Section 166A of the IPC, as noted in the warrant format.
This action illustrates a growing trend among consumer forums to implement stricter enforcement measures against real estate developers accused of neglecting judicial orders. Legal experts commented that while consumer commissions typically issue refund and compensation orders, the issuance of non-bailable warrants indicates a serious stance towards persistent non-compliance.
The proceedings signal an increasing use of coercive powers under the Consumer Protection Act to ensure compliance with orders, particularly in real estate cases involving delayed possession, refund claims, and decree execution.
In response, Deluris Buildtech stated that the complaints pertain to compensation for delayed possession in the Zara Rossa project, where possession was handed over after the occupancy certificate was obtained in May 2024. The developer argued that the compensation awarded by the commission was excessive, effectively equating to the apartment’s total cost. The company noted that similar mistakes were rectified in subsequent orders, while its review petitions and appeals are under consideration. It emphasized respect for the judicial process and commitment to abiding by the law.
