Q:
Two days ago, Loksatta published a detailed story on how several buildings in Casa Univis do not have TMC permission at all, and how MP Lodha used his political clout in cahoots with TMC officials to launch/build this project. As a owner in Tierra B, I am really worried. These guys announce a project a week but they do not want to put their papers in order.
My replies to this discussion
I think it would be a good Idea to share your emails so that we can can in touch further to get our contact nos. I can be accessed at sraj2099@gmail.comI think it would be a good Idea to share your emails so that we can can in touch further to get our contact nos. I can be accessed at sraj2099@gmail.com
Q:
Lodha’s Casa Univis projects under construction at Bhayanderpada, along the Ghodbunder road, 15 km from Thane city. The TMC had pointed out to the major irregularities as RCC structures were built without plinth certificates or in some cases additional floors were constructed without approval of the town planning department. The Lodha group was found to have violated norms in seven instances and in one case, the TMC bureaucrat said, a 10-storied building was constructed without any approvals. “The file was submitted by their architect but our officials were requested by them notto process the files for the time being. However, on site, the builder had gone ahead and built the building without any permissions,’’ the official said.
Municipal commissioner RA Rajeev said several other builders were fined for violation of development control rules and confirmed that penalty amounting to crores was recovered from the two builders. “We initiated action under the Maharashtra Regio
Q:
I was registered in the month of Feb 2010 and now Lodha demands 5% vat and provide time for 15 days for the receipt of call letter other wise they will charge interest at the rate 18%. they are delaying the possession by almost 1 years and giving at the start of Aug 2012 without OC , but you hence to pay all the money of possession without OC and even we have to pay 2 years maintenance charges from the date of possession.Can some body guide me in this regards.Owner of Ignis D wing.
My replies to this discussion
There are lots of media/press news about VAT chanrged to the buyers being WRONG and it is the sole responsibility of the builder to pay this. it has been advised NOT tp pay VAT till there is more clarity on this. I any update anyone else has on this. There are lots of media/press news about VAT chanrged to the buyers being WRONG and it is the sole responsibility of the builder to pay this. it has been advised NOT tp pay VAT till there is more clarity on this. I any update anyone else has on this.
Is IGNIS possession done.....Is IGNIS possession done.....
Q:
1. There are many conflicts on the issue of MVAT and I come to know from the sources that the matter is in the court & there will be stay on this matter for sure, so on what basis you have given us a time limit of 15 days? 2. MVAT is applicable at the time of handing over of units so why you are demanding at the time of construction? 3. If it is paid to Government of Maharashtra then why we should give cheque /DD in favor of Lodha Novel Build Farms Pvt. Ltd.? 4. Even if we paid this MVAT according to law and what if Government of Maharashtra cancel this ,then who will be held responsible to pay me back amount of Rs. 239251?
My replies to this discussion
I had a bad exp with them when they charged me 18% interest and it took me almost 8 months to get it refunded since the mistake was from their side and not mine. It was their accounting error. However here if we do not pay them then they are sure to charge this 18% as they have raised a demand. Here however illegitimate this demand may be but as a buyer i m suppose to honor a builder's demand. Hence yes, i am in agreement that we should hold onto the MVAT but we need to ensure for how long. I have another 2 weeks to go based on their demand letter.I had a bad exp with them when they charged me 18% interest and it took me almost 8 months to get it refunded since the mistake was from their side and not mine. It was their accounting error. However here if we do not pay them then they are sure to charge this 18% as they have raised a demand. Here however illegitimate this demand may be but as a buyer i m suppose to honor a builder's demand. Hence yes, i am in agreement that we should hold onto the MVAT but we need to ensure for how long. I have another 2 weeks to go based on their demand letter.
Q:
My name is Varsha, I have bought a flat in Tiera "A" wing in Sept 2009 and registered in the same month. Till today the construction has reached only the 11th floor and is awaiting permissions. Plz shed some light on the real causes of such a big delay. Also I have received a letter from Lodha about 5% VAT and it is to be paid within 15 days of the receipt of the letter or else it will attract some additional interest. Although we registered in Sept 2009 but had made very little payments until march 2010 (after which the VAT was slashed to 1%). Do we still have to pay the 5% VAT or should it be charged as and how the construction progresses? (like the service tax)
My replies to this discussion
Hi Raj Mechant, if we do not pay them then they are sure to charge this 18% as they have raised a demand. Here however illegitimate this demand may be but as a buyer i m suppose to honor a builder's demand. Hence yes, i am in agreement that we should hold onto the MVAT but we need to ensure for how long. I have another 2 weeks to go based on their demand letter.Hi Raj Mechant, if we do not pay them then they are sure to charge this 18% as they have raised a demand. Here however illegitimate this demand may be but as a buyer i m suppose to honor a builder's demand. Hence yes, i am in agreement that we should hold onto the MVAT but we need to ensure for how long. I have another 2 weeks to go based on their demand letter.
Hi Varsha, there are lots of discussion happening regarding this and there is a lot of confusion around. I think we need to still give at least another week to see if there is some clarity available.Hi Varsha, there are lots of discussion happening regarding this and there is a lot of confusion around. I think we need to still give at least another week to see if there is some clarity available.
Have you pad MVAT yet?Have you pad MVAT yet?
Q:
Guys as you all must be knowing that our project has been delayed by more than 2 years. In my each meeting and written communication with LODHA 'bout the compensation for the delay possession, I was getting replay that that will be adjusted during the possession demand letter. But now last week when I asked my customer representative for a site visit, she asked me to pay the remaining 5% of the consideration i.e. nothing but the possession amount else I won't be allowed for a site visit. And she also confirmed LODHA is in no mood to pay the compensation to us for the delay payment. I asked her that by saying this they are breaching the contract mentioned in the Sale agreement. They said they don't bother 'bout this. So guys I've decided not to pay the possession amount and go to the consumer court. I also think you all will get the same response when you'll be aksing for the compensation. Guys please share your experience and opinion.
My replies to this discussion
I think it would be a good Idea to share your emails so that we can can in touch further to get our contact nos. I can be accessed at sraj2099@gmail.comI think it would be a good Idea to share your emails so that we can can in touch further to get our contact nos. I can be accessed at sraj2099@gmail.com
Q:
Hi All,
I contacted Lodha today and was informed by Vivek Koshti that the possession date for Ceilo C is going to be further postponed to May 2014. They will be sending the letters/email to all the customer next week. This is due to not getting approvals from TMC.
They also informed that they are not planning to pay any compensation/interest payment for the delayed possession as the reason for delay is beyond builders control.
I booked the flat in 2009 and have been paying the interest on loan to bank for last 2 years. I am not comfortable to continue paying further cost for Lodha not managing the project efficiently. I am planning to seek legal options for what can be done in this scenario apart from going to consumer court. I will appreciate if you guys can let me know if you have received any communications from Lodha on this and if you are planning to take any legal action.
Thanks
My replies to this discussion
I think it would be a good Idea to share your emails so that we can can in touch further to get our contact nos. I can be accessed at sraj2099@gmail.comI think it would be a good Idea to share your emails so that we can can in touch further to get our contact nos. I can be accessed at sraj2099@gmail.com
I do need to go out of country for some work assignments. These builders had a big realty expo in Kuwait and Lodha had showcased their Splendora project for obvious reasons. I gave the history to one of my colleagues who asked the sales guy present on the Ceilo delay. My colleague was informed that there were some Soil Issues due to which the Ceilo cluster is not receiving necessary approvals. Now with Mr. Das note above on what Ritesh Ghai has said, seems to be that this project does not seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel in near or distant futureI do need to go out of country for some work assignments. These builders had a big realty expo in Kuwait and Lodha had showcased their Splendora project for obvious reasons. I gave the history to one of my colleagues who asked the sales guy present on the Ceilo delay. My colleague was informed that there were some Soil Issues due to which the Ceilo cluster is not receiving necessary approvals. Now with Mr. Das note above on what Ritesh Ghai has said, seems to be that this project does not seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel in near or distant future
Alternatively I also heard that there was about 2,00,000 worth FSI approved from TMC earlier. This in all probability was utilized for the NEW Splendora since clients have paid more $$ and construction of floors would rake in more moolah for the builder so he got those FSI utilized for them and billed their new clients. Who cares for Ceilo tower if deadline has passed or not since the floor price given by Ceilo C users is less compared to new clients of Splendora. Hence no more FSI is left now. Also on a second thought from your note above- they would like the owners of Ceilo vacate their ownership and take back the capital with some little interest and then sell their vacate flats at much higher rates to new clients. Absolute unethical way of operating - the worst being no one from senior management wants to meet or make any assurance written statement to their clientsAlternatively I also heard that there was about 2,00,000 worth FSI approved from TMC earlier. This in all probability was utilized for the NEW Splendora since clients have paid more $$ and construction of floors would rake in more moolah for the builder so he got those FSI utilized for them and billed their new clients. Who cares for Ceilo tower if deadline has passed or not since the floor price given by Ceilo C users is less compared to new clients of Splendora. Hence no more FSI is left now. Also on a second thought from your note above- they would like the owners of Ceilo vacate their ownership and take back the capital with some little interest and then sell their vacate flats at much higher rates to new clients. Absolute unethical way of operating - the worst being no one from senior management wants to meet or make any assurance written statement to their clients
