Punjab High Court asks RERA to respond to Beverly Golf Avenue residents’ petition

The Punjab High Court has asked the Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority to reply to a petition filed by the Beverly Golf Avenue Owners Welfare Society, which represents around 400 allottees of the residential project located near the Mohali Golf Range in Sector 65. The petition, filed in the high court, seeks clarification and relief for the residents who allege irregularities in the development and delivery of their flats. The society has approached the court after attempts to resolve the matter with the project’s developer and the regulatory authority did not yield results.

Beverly Golf Avenue, a high‑rise complex that has attracted buyers for its proximity to the Mohali Golf Range, has been the focus of several complaints from the owners’ welfare society. The society, formed by the allottees, has approached the high court seeking a direction for the Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority to examine the project’s compliance with the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act and to ensure that the owners receive the possession they are entitled to.

Sector 65, located on the fringe of Chandigarh and adjoining Mohali, has seen a surge in high‑rise residential projects over the past decade, driven by demand for modern amenities and proximity to the golf course. The Beverly Golf Avenue development, launched several years ago, comprises multiple towers that were marketed as ready‑to‑move‑in homes, though some residents have expressed concerns about the progress of the project.

The welfare society has organized meetings with the developer and has filed several representations with the state housing department, seeking to accelerate the resolution of pending issues. Legal counsel for the allottees has noted that the case could set a precedent for how regulatory bodies handle similar disputes across the region.

The court has directed the authority to submit its response, though the exact deadline has not been disclosed. The next hearing will be convened after the authority’s reply, allowing the court to assess the situation and issue appropriate orders. While the specific details of the grievances remain undisclosed, the petition highlights the need for transparent processes and timely resolution in the real estate sector.

The high court, known for its active role in safeguarding public interest, has indicated that it will monitor the progress of the matter once the authority’s reply is received. Residents of the complex have been waiting for clarity on the status of their units and the timeline for delivery, a situation that has become a focal point for the welfare society’s advocacy. The next hearing will be taken up after the authority submits its response, allowing the court to assess the situation and decide on any further orders.

While the specific details of the alleged irregularities have not been made public, the petition underscores the broader issue of accountability in the real estate sector, especially in rapidly expanding areas such as Sector 65. Residents hope that the court’s intervention will expedite resolution and prevent further delays.

Source: Hindustan Times