The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has imposed a ban on the sale and purchase of properties in two societies developed by Mahira Homes Group in Sectors 103 and 104 of Gurugram. This action follows the builder’s failure to deposit External and Internal Development Charges (EDC/IDC) and resolve disputes regarding licensing documents.
Earlier, Mahira Homes received a show-cause notice on August 11, 2023, from the DTCP, granting an opportunity to clear the dues and address the licensing issues. However, the developer ignored the notice, leading to further scrutiny. The issue deepened when landowners filed complaints, accusing the builder of using forged documents to obtain housing licenses for the projects. Mahira Homes and its partner Czar Buildwell had obtained housing licenses in 2019 and 2021, but these have now come under suspicion. In response to the builder’s negligence, the DTCP director directed the district deputy commissioner to prohibit all transactions involving land or flats within the two affected societies. This action has left more than 5,000 homebuyers in limbo, with many protesting against the stalled projects and grappling with uncertainty regarding their investments.
Additionally, the Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (H-Rera) has enlisted experts from the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to assess the stalled projects and expedite their completion. The experts conducted site inspections to evaluate the construction progress and actual site conditions. The findings of their comprehensive report are expected to determine the next course of action. The DTCP’s decision underscores its commitment to holding developers accountable for non-compliance with housing regulations. Experts believe that such actions are crucial in protecting homebuyers’ interests and combating fraudulent practices within the real estate sector.
