UP RERA Appellate Tribunal Rulings 2026: Promoter Refund Orders & Interest Rate Computation
An unmissable legal breakdown of UPREAT appellate judgments on homebuyer refund claims, non-waivable pre-deposit under Section 43(5), and SBI MCLR + 2% interest calculations.
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Real Estate Regulatory Analysis
⚠️ Critical Precedent Rules Every Advocate Must Know
- Mandatory pre-deposit under Section 43(5) RERA Act is non-waivable for promoter appeals.
- SBI MCLR + 2% interest is calculated from the exact date of each installment payment.
- Possession delay compensation applies automatically upon expiry of promised handover date.
1. Section 43(5) Pre-Deposit Compliance
The UP Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (UPREAT) has reiterated that promoter appeals cannot be entertained without 100% deposit of the total refund and interest amount awarded by the regulatory authority.
Binding Precedents & Statutory Index
Section 43(5), Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016
Mandatory pre-deposit requirement for promoter appeals before UPREAT.
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