how to file RERA complaint against builder in Kolkata
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A complaint against a builder in Kolkata can be filed before the Real Estate Regulatory Authority established under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. The complaint can relate to delay in possession, structural defects, false representations, or violation of the agreement. The Calcutta High Court has upheld the authority of RERA to adjudicate disputes and award compensation and interest for delays. West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 may have additional rules or regulations governing real estate transactions and RERA implementation in West Bengal. The complaint must be filed in the prescribed form with the agreement, payment receipts, correspondence, and project registration details. The authority has the power to order the builder to refund the amount with interest or complete the project. The order of the RERA authority can be appealed before the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal. File the complaint within the limitation period prescribed under the Act.
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