KANHAIYA LAL GUPTA 18 July 2025

Builder not refunding the booking amount paid for land purchase after cancellation

Hi Team, I have paid booking amount of Rs 500000/- to builder as advance amount for purchase of land in Bangalore but later within 1 month I have cancelled the deal due to personal reasons but builder is not refunding the money, initially they were saying that it will take 6 months to refund the money and after 6 months they are directly saying go legal to get the advance money, please advise.

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Advocate Bhartesh goyal (advocate) 18 July 2025

Builder has no right to retain entire advance paid amount on cancellation of deal.He can deduct 10% of advance paid amount in liew administration charges only It's not only unfare trade practice of builder but also amounts his deficiency in services. File complaint before Consumer Commission and claim advance paid amount along with compensation towards mental and physical agony.

Rama chary Rachakonda (Secunderabad/Telangana state Highcourt practice watsapp no.9989324294 ) 18 July 2025

Online Filing through the e-Daakhil Portal The e-Daakhil portal is an innovative digital platform introduced by the Indian government to streamline the process of filing consumer complaints. This online portal offers a convenient and efficient way for consumers to seek redressal without the need to visit the consumer forums in person. Read more at: https://www.lawyersclubindia.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-to-filing-a-consumer-complaint-in-india-16869.asp

R.K Nanda (Advocate) 18 July 2025

File complaint in consumer court to get back your booking amount.

kavksatyanarayana (subregistrar/supdt.(retired)) 18 July 2025

Yes. File a consumer complaint against the builder.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 19 July 2025

First issue a legal demand notice stating that subsequent to the cancellation of the booking he is required to return the advance amount failing which he will face legal consequences.

After that you may first lodge a criminal complaint with the police for the acts of cheating by not returning the money and then you may file a money recovery suit in a civil court or approach consumer commission for relief and remedy