Can a Real Estate Company purchased a flat for the purpose of residence of its Directors and Directors’ family be treated as a Consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019? – Omkar Realtors and Developers Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Kushalraj Land Developers Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. – Supreme Court

Hon’ble Supreme Court held that the mere fact that the respondent-company is a real estate company, it does not mean that the flat was purchased by it for commercial purpose or for resale so as to earn profits. It is the appellant who is contending that the respondent is not a consumer and as such the complaint is not maintainable, therefore, the burden lies heavily upon it to lead evidence to prove that the respondent in purchasing the flat in question is indulging in real estate business.

Can a Real Estate Company purchased a flat for the purpose of residence of its Directors and Directors’ family be treated as a Consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019? – Omkar Realtors and Developers Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Kushalraj Land Developers Pvt. Ltd. and Anr. – Supreme Court Read Post »