Gurgaon: District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-VI in New Delhi has issued non-bailable warrants against Deluris Buildtech India managing director Vipul Sachdeva and director Ajay Bharti for alleged non-compliance with its orders in homebuyer disputes.The warrants were issued in separate execution proceedings linked to complaints filed by Archana Mehra and Amit Rana, homebuyers in Zara Rossa project in Gurgaon’s Sector 112. The commission noted that the developer had failed to comply with its earlier directions despite being served notice.Homebuyers alleged that Deluris Buildtech delayed handing over possession of their apartments in the Zara Rossa project and sought compensation for the delay. The Consumer Commission awarded compensation at 18% per annum on the amounts deposited by the buyers from the date of each payment till the date of possession. The execution proceedings and subsequent non-bailable warrants arose after the homebuyers alleged that the commission’s compensation orders had not been complied with.In its July 3 execution order, the commission observed that Deluris Buildtech had not acted on its order even after receiving notice. Counsel for the decree holder sought non-bailable warrants against the company’s directors. Allowing the plea, the commission directed that the warrants be issued through DCP (south district, Delhi), subject to the complainant furnishing the names and particulars of the directors. The hearing was listed for Aug 5.Warrants issued on July 6 directed DCP (south district) to arrest Sachdeva and Bharti and produce them before the consumer commission on Aug 5 over alleged non-compliance under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.The documents also mentioned that disobedience of such directions is punishable under Section 166A of IPC, as stated in the warrant format.The action marks another instance of consumer forums adopting stricter enforcement measures against real estate developers accused of ignoring judicial directions. Legal experts said consumer commissions routinely pass refund and compensation orders, but the issuance of non-bailable warrants shows that repeated non-compliance is being viewed seriously.The proceedings also reflected the growing use of coercive powers under the Consumer Protection Act to secure compliance with orders, especially in real estate cases involving delayed possession, refund claims and execution of decrees.In its response, Deluris Buildtech said the consumer complaints relate to compensation for delayed possession at its Zara Rossa project, where possession has already been handed over after the occupancy certificate was received in May 2024. The developer said the compensation awarded by the commission is disproportionate and effectively equals the apartment’s cost. It added that similar errors were corrected by the commission in subsequent orders, while its review petitions and appeals are pending. The company also said it respects the judicial process and will continue to abide by the rule of law.
