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RERA Lawyerin Bangalore.

Practice in K-RERA complaints, delayed possession and refund claims, REAT appeals and enforcement of RERA orders, for homebuyers and for developers.

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  • K-RERA
  • REAT
  • Section 18
  • Refund & interest
  • Recovery orders
  • Writ petitions
Ankur Tripathi, Advocate, Bengaluru
Ankur TripathiAdvocate · Bengaluru

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Practice areas

RERA matters, from complaint to enforcement

Work before the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority, the Adjudicating Officer, the Karnataka Real Estate Appellate Tribunal and the High Court of Karnataka.

Homebuyer remedies

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Delayed possession, refund and interest

Claims against a developer who has missed the agreed possession date, including refund with interest or interest for every month of delay.

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K-RERA complaints and compensation

Drafting and prosecuting complaints before the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority and the Adjudicating Officer.

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Structural defects and construction quality

Claims for structural defects, poor workmanship and unauthorised changes to sanctioned plans under Section 14 of the RERA Act.

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Cancellation of allotment and forfeiture of booking amount

Disputes over cancellation of allotments, forfeiture of earnest money and one-sided cancellation clauses.

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Conveyance deed, possession and common areas

Enforcing the promoter's duty to execute the conveyance deed, hand over common areas and documents, and form the association.

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Agreement review and due diligence before buying

Review of allotment letters and agreements for sale, and project due diligence, before a buyer commits money.

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Appeals, recovery and the High Court

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Appeals before the Karnataka REAT

Appeals against orders of the Authority or the Adjudicating Officer before the Karnataka Real Estate Appellate Tribunal, for allottees and promoters.

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Recovery and enforcement of RERA orders

Taking a RERA order from paper to payment, including recovery as arrears of land revenue and approaching the High Court when enforcement stalls.

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High Court appeals and writs in RERA matters

Second appeals from the Appellate Tribunal and writ petitions in RERA matters before the High Court of Karnataka.

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Projects, developers and associations

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Developer representation and compliance

Advice and representation for developers and promoters on RERA registration, project compliance, complaints and appeals.

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Stalled projects, takeover and builder insolvency

Remedies for allottees in abandoned projects, including takeover under Section 8 of RERA and insolvency proceedings against the builder.

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Joint development and landowner disputes

Disputes between landowners and developers under joint development agreements, and their effect on RERA registration and allottees.

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Resident associations and collective complaints

Collective complaints by associations of allottees and residents' welfare associations against promoters.

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Real estate agents and brokers under RERA

Registration, obligations and disputes involving real estate agents and brokers under Sections 9 and 10 of the RERA Act.

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Forums

Forums for real estate matters in Karnataka

Matters are filed and argued before the forums below. The office is on Mission Road in central Bengaluru.

Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA)

Complaints by allottees against promoters, and complaints against registered projects, agents and developers.

Adjudicating Officer

Claims for compensation under Sections 12, 14, 18 and 19 of the RERA Act.

Karnataka Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (REAT)

Appeals against orders of K-RERA and the Adjudicating Officer, including pre-deposit questions.

High Court of Karnataka

Appeals from REAT, and writ petitions to enforce or challenge RERA orders.

Civil courts and recovery officers

Civil disputes outside RERA, and recovery of RERA orders as arrears of land revenue.

Consumer commissions

Consumer complaints against builders in cases where that route is chosen.

Approach

How matters are approached

01

Documents first

Allotment letters, agreements, payment records and correspondence decide a RERA case. Matters begin with a careful review of the paper trail.

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Forum and relief, chosen deliberately

Refund, interest, compensation and enforcement sit before different authorities. The right sequence saves time and cost.

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Litigation-led advice

Advice is shaped by how a point will be argued before the Authority, the Tribunal or the High Court, not only by what the Act says.

Process

How we work

Three steps, in plain terms, from the first message to the hearing.

01

Understand

Share the facts and the documents you hold, by WhatsApp, phone or at the office on Mission Road. You get a frank first view of your options, the risks and the likely timeline.

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Plan

A clear strategy on forum, remedy, documents needed, timelines and fees, agreed with you before anything is filed.

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Act

Drafting, filing and appearance before the court or tribunal, with regular updates, and a view on settlement wherever it makes sense.

Your advocate

Ankur Tripathi, Advocate

Ankur Tripathi is a Bengaluru advocate. His litigation practice includes real estate disputes before K-RERA, the Appellate Tribunal and the High Court, acting for allottees as well as developers.

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  • ProfessionAdvocate, Bengaluru
  • EducationBBA LLB, Symbiosis Law School, Pune
  • ForumsKarnataka High Court, K-RERA, Karnataka REAT, civil and commercial courts, consumer commissions

Latest

RERA insights

Plain-language explainers on RERA law and procedure in Karnataka, published regularly.

REAT appeals

Appealing a K-RERA order before the Karnataka REAT: time limit and the 30% deposit

How appeals to the Karnataka Real Estate Appellate Tribunal work, including the 60-day limit and the pre-deposit promoters must make.

26 October 2026 · 2 min readK-RERA procedure

How to file a K-RERA complaint: a step-by-step guide for homebuyers

A practical walkthrough of filing a complaint before the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority, from documents to hearing to recovery.

26 October 2026 · 2 min readDelayed possession

Refund or possession? Your rights under Section 18 of RERA when a builder delays

What Section 18 of the RERA Act gives an allottee when possession is delayed, and how the refund and interest options differ.

26 October 2026 · 2 min read

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What can I claim if my builder in Bangalore delays possession?
Under Section 18 of the RERA Act, an allottee can either withdraw and claim a refund of the amount paid with interest, or stay in the project and claim interest for each month of delay until possession is handed over. Compensation can be claimed separately before the Adjudicating Officer.
Where do I file a RERA complaint in Karnataka?
Complaints about violations by a promoter are filed before the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-RERA) in the prescribed form, along with the fee and documents. Claims for compensation are made to the Adjudicating Officer.
Is there a time limit for filing a RERA complaint?
The Act does not set a fixed limitation period for complaints, but delay can still hurt a case, and the facts of each matter differ. Acting early and keeping all records is sensible.
How long do I have to appeal a K-RERA order?
An appeal to the Karnataka Real Estate Appellate Tribunal must generally be filed within 60 days of receiving the order. A promoter must also make the pre-deposit required by Section 43(5) before the appeal can be heard.
How is a RERA order enforced if the builder does not pay?
Amounts due under an order can be recovered as arrears of land revenue under Section 40(1) of the Act. This involves the revenue authorities, and follow-up is often needed.
Does RERA apply to my project?
RERA generally applies to registered projects and to ongoing projects that were required to register. Whether it applies depends on the project's size, status and registration details, which can be checked on the K-RERA website.
What documents do I need for a K-RERA complaint?
The allotment letter and agreement for sale, payment receipts, the project's RERA registration number, the promised possession date, correspondence with the builder, and any legal notice already sent.
How is interest calculated under Section 18 of the RERA Act?
Interest is at the rate prescribed in the Karnataka Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, 2017, which is linked to the State Bank of India's highest marginal cost of lending rate plus two per cent. The rule in force at the time applies.
Can I claim both a refund and compensation?
Section 18 gives the right to a refund with interest. Compensation is claimed before the Adjudicating Officer under Section 71, and the two proceedings are different.
Do I need a lawyer to file a RERA complaint?
An allottee may appear personally or through an authorised representative under Section 56. A lawyer helps with drafting, evidence and the choice of relief, which matter at the hearing and on appeal.
What should I do before filing a complaint?
Collect the documents, check the project's registration and promised dates, and in most cases send a legal notice setting out your demand. It records your case and gives the builder a chance to respond.
Can a developer file a complaint against an allottee?
Yes. Promoters can approach K-RERA where an allottee has not paid dues, and the Act provides for interest on delayed payment by the allottee.
Can a builder cancel my allotment?
Only in the circumstances the agreement and the Act allow, and after notice. Forfeiture beyond a reasonable amount can be challenged before K-RERA.
Who can complain on behalf of a group of buyers or an association?
A group of allottees or a recognised association can make a joint complaint. These cases need careful drafting of the common reliefs.

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