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The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) has directed Godrej Properties to hand over delayed apartments to homebuyers and pay interest for the period of delay. The order follows complaints from allottees who alleged prolonged delays in possession despite fulfilling their payment obligations. HRERA ruled that buyers who continue with the project are entitled to compensation under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, reinforcing developers' accountability for timely project delivery and strengthening consumer protection in Haryana's housing market.
The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) has directed Godrej Properties to hand over possession of delayed residential units to homebuyers and compensate them with interest for the delay, reaffirming the rights of allottees under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA). The order was issued after homebuyers approached the authority alleging that possession of their flats had been delayed beyond the agreed timeline.
In its ruling, HRERA held that developers are legally obligated to deliver possession within the timelines promised under the builder-buyer agreement. Where delays occur and homebuyers choose to remain invested in the project instead of seeking a refund, they are entitled to receive interest for every month of delay until possession is handed over. The authority directed Godrej Properties to comply with these statutory obligations by completing the handover process and paying the applicable compensation.
The decision reinforces one of the core objectives of RERA, which was enacted to improve transparency, accountability and consumer protection in India's real estate sector. Section 18 of the Act provides that homebuyers may either withdraw from a delayed project and seek a refund with interest or continue with the project while receiving interest for the delayed possession period. HRERA's latest order reiterates that developers cannot avoid these obligations when project schedules are not met.
The ruling also reflects a broader trend of stricter regulatory enforcement by Haryana RERA. In recent months, the authority has passed several orders directing developers to compensate buyers for project delays, reject unjustified extensions and ensure timely possession of residential units. These decisions underline the regulator's emphasis on protecting homebuyers from prolonged uncertainty and financial hardship arising from delayed housing projects.
For homebuyers, delayed possession often results in significant financial stress, including payment of home loan EMIs alongside rental expenses. Interest compensation seeks to partly offset this burden while encouraging developers to adhere to committed delivery schedules. The order also serves as a reminder that contractual timelines are enforceable under RERA and that regulatory authorities are prepared to intervene when developers fail to meet their commitments.
The HRERA directive is expected to strengthen buyer confidence in the regulatory framework governing the real estate sector. By requiring possession of the delayed flats along with statutory interest, the authority has reaffirmed that timely project completion is not merely a commercial commitment but a legal obligation. The decision is likely to be viewed as another significant precedent supporting homebuyers' rights and reinforcing accountability among developers operating in Haryana's residential property market.
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