Supreme Court Holds Landowners Not Responsible for Construction Delays Caused by Developer

The Supreme Court ruled that landowners cannot be held responsible for delays in building flats caused by the developer.

Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe said the landowners only allowed the developer to build, get approvals, and sell flats through a Joint Development Agreement and power of attorney, but did not handle construction themselves.

The homebuyers challenged this before the Supreme Court under Section 67 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and the court noted that the agreement clearly protected landowners from construction issues, as the developer alone was in charge.

[Sriganesh Chandrashekaran & Ors. v. M/s Unishire Homes LLP & Ors.]