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However, legal experts note that, in many cases, these charges were disproportionately high compared to the limited administrative work required to update records.

The move follows a series of complaints from homebuyers and legal heirs who alleged that developers were demanding excessive sums to transfer apartments after the death of the original allottee. In several instances, fees were linked to the size of the apartment, significantly increasing the financial burden on families already dealing with bereavement.

Legal experts note that while developers may incur limited administrative costs for verifying documents...