India, April 7 -- Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) has ordered builder Chintels India Pvt Ltd to pay compensation of over Rs 4 crore to a homebuyer, who had filed a complaint after a fatal structural collapse in Tower D revealed widespread construction defects. The complaint was filed by Delhi resident Aruna Garg, who had purchased a 4 BHK flat in Tower C of the project located in Sector 109.

According to her complaint, she paid approximately Rs 1.8 crore, more than the agreed price, and took possession in October 2019. However, soon after, problems began to appear in the flat, including broken tiles, uneven floors, and cracks in the balcony and common areas. Despite complaints, the developer did not fix these issues.

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