Haryana RERA Rejects Delayed-Flat Compensation Claim

A Haryana RERA adjudicating officer has rejected a homebuyer’s compensation claim against Ireo Grace Realtech in a dispute involving a delayed apartment at The Corridors project in Gurugram.

According to news reports, the officer dismissed the complaint on 7 October 2026, citing an earlier finding by the authority that the buyer had defaulted on payments. The decision was reported on 10 November.

The case involved two separate stages: an earlier refund direction and a later claim for compensation. The rejection of the later claim should not be confused with a finding that no refund had previously been directed.

What Was the Dispute?

The buyer had booked an apartment in The Corridors project in Sector 67A, Gurugram, and signed a buyer’s agreement in 2014.

Under a construction-linked payment plan, he paid approximately ₹48.4 lakh. He later stopped paying further instalments, citing construction delays. The developer cancelled the flat in September 2016, according to The Times of India’s report.

The buyer subsequently approached the authority. The report says that in February 2024, the authority directed a refund after a deduction of 10% of the sale consideration as earnest money, along with interest from the cancellation date.

What Did the Later Decision Say?

The buyer later sought additional relief, including compensation for harassment and litigation costs.

The adjudicating officer rejected that compensation claim, referring to the earlier finding that the buyer had failed to pay in accordance with the payment plan. The report says the officer also noted that the buyer was within his rights to withdraw from the project.

The developer opposed the later plea. It argued that the buyer had defaulted despite reminders and said a settlement had satisfied the claims.

Read the case summary here -> Homebuyer held defaulter cannot claim compensation from developer: Haryana RERA.

Delay and Payment Default Were Separate Questions

The reported decision noted that possession had been due in January 2018, while the occupation certificate was received in January 2022.

However, the officer also considered the earlier finding about the buyer’s payment default. This distinction mattered to the compensation decision in this case.

The outcome does not establish that a buyer must always continue paying every demand during a delay. It also does not establish that a buyer can automatically withhold instalments without consequences. The agreement, demand notices, payment history and applicable law are relevant.

What Should Buyers Check?

A buyer facing a similar dispute can begin by collecting:

• The signed agreement and construction-linked payment schedule.
• Demand notices, reminders and written responses.
• Receipts and bank records showing payments made.
• Project updates and available evidence of construction progress.
• Any cancellation notice, settlement or previous order.

A qualified professional can help assess the documents, deadlines and available remedies before a buyer decides whether to withhold payment or withdraw.

Sources

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• Homebuyer who exited delayed project in Gurgaon loses Rs 1cr compensation claim; Promoter Ireo says agreement pre-dated RERA Act and buyer defaulted despite reminders published on 10 November 2026 in The Times of India.
• Homebuyer held defaulter cannot claim compensation from developer: Haryana RERA published on 10 November 2026 in ETRealty. This carries Times News Network reporting and should not be treated as independent corroboration.

Evidence Caveats

The case details are based on the cited reporting. Vantage has not independently reviewed the complete 2024 and 2026 orders or verified the status of the settlement, refund payment, appeal or any stay.

The cited reporting rounds the interest rate on the earlier refund direction. An independently hosted case-detail page gives a different precision for that rate; the rate has therefore not been stated here without the full order.

Disclaimer

This article is for general information and is not legal or financial advice. Outcomes depend on the agreement, facts, applicable law and subsequent proceedings.