Residents of the Vasant Oasis township in Andheri have secured partial relief from MahaRERA after the authority directed the developer to address construction defects, infrastructure shortcomings, and complete conveyance within specified timelines following a prolonged legal dispute.
The order was passed in complaints filed by the Vasant Oasis Co-operative Housing Society against M/s Neepa Real Estate Pvt Ltd and its directors concerning Building No. 7, known as “Daffodil,” within the nearly 18-acre residential township.
Residents alleged that although the project was promoted as a premium luxury development, several problems surfaced after possession and the formation of the housing society in 2020. The complaints included leakage and seepage in common areas, structural defects, poor workmanship, inadequate sewage and water infrastructure, unauthorised stack parking systems, insufficient visitor parking and delays in conveyance.
MahaRERA observed that there was prima facie evidence of construction deficiencies and criticised the developer for failing to adequately challenge the society’s structural audit findings. The authority noted that defects in workmanship and common infrastructure were apparent and held the promoter responsible for rectification.
Under the order, the developer has been directed to conduct a joint inspection with society representatives within 60 days and carry out repairs related to leakage, seepage, workmanship defects and infrastructure deficiencies. Within three months, the builder must also initiate and complete conveyance in favour of the society or apex body and hand over title documents and approved plans.
The developer argued that flats were handed over after inspections by buyers and claimed some issues arose because of modifications carried out by residents. It also stated that repairs had been undertaken whenever complaints were received and maintained that the township was planned as a phased development.
However, MahaRERA rejected demands for compensation, removal of stack parking systems and extension of the defect liability period from five to eight years, citing lack of jurisdiction and insufficient technical evidence. Advocate Anil D’Souza described the ruling as a “significant relief” for residents.
Source: Mid-day
