Introduction

When buying a home or investing in real estate, understanding the track record of builders is crucial. This blog post focuses on SHIVAM DEVELOPERS, a builder based in Gujarat, looking closely at their legal performance and overall reputation based on complaints and court cases.

Overview of SHIVAM DEVELOPERS

SHIVAM DEVELOPERS has faced a troubling number of complaints in their history, specifically totaling 9 complaints. Unfortunately, they have not won a single case in court, with all 9 cases resulting in losses. This raises significant concerns for potential buyers and investors considering properties developed by them.

Legal Case Breakdown

Cases Lost by SHIVAM DEVELOPERS

Among the 9 cases noted, one specific case highlights a critical issue:

• Claim Details: The appellant claimed ignorance of law concerning project registration, while the respondent (SHIVAM DEVELOPERS) argued that the appellant was aware but failed to register.
• Verdict: The authority ruled against the appellant, imposing a fine of Rs. 75,000.

This loss indicates a potential trend where the builder may not have adequately guided their clients about necessary legal processes, leading to confusion and non-compliance. Ignorance of the law was used as a defense, but the court didn’t find it compelling, suggesting a lack of adequate communication and support from the builder’s side.

Cases Won by SHIVAM DEVELOPERS

Interestingly, SHIVAM DEVELOPERS won 8 cases against various appellants:

• A majority of these victories revolved around the non-submission of final project reports by other builders involved.
• In one case, a complainant argued for a refund on a canceled allotment, claiming non-payment was due to the builder's issues, but the builder successfully dismissed this claim.

The cases they won indicate SHIVAM DEVELOPERS was proactive in defending their interests and ensuring they adhered to submission deadlines, albeit in a reactive manner due to complaints raised by others. However, the patterns indicate that issues in project completion reporting were common among their opponents, potentially … Read more