Hyderabad: Krithika Infra sells flats in unregistered Boduppal project; asked to refund Rs 46.45L

Hyderabad: Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has pulled up Krithika Infra Developers for selling flats in an unregistered housing project at Boduppal.

The authority ordered the developer to refund Rs 46.45 lakh, with interest, to two aggrieved homebuyers.

The authority found that the builder had violated key provisions of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 by marketing and collecting money for flats in the project ‘Sheshadri’s Silver Oak’ without securing mandatory RERA registration or requisite approvals.

Buyers paid lakhs in pre-launch offers

According to the case details, the complainant, Teega Rammohan Reddy, booked Flat No. ES-511 (measuring 1,452 sq. ft) in Sheshadri’s Silver Oak during a pre-launch offer in December 2020, paying Rs 10 lakh out of the total sale consideration of Rs 39.20 lakh.

Another buyer, Vuyyala Nageswara Rao, opted for a 1,350 sq. ft flat, paying Rs 36.45 lakh in full by January 2023. Both buyers alleged that no construction work had begun at the site even after the promised delivery timelines had lapsed, and that the promoter had failed to secure statutory approvals or RERA registration for the project.

Authority notes absence of builder despite repeated notices

The Authority observed that the respondent builder repeatedly failed to appear before it despite being served notices through registered post and public announcements.

“The persistent non-appearance and lack of response show deliberate disregard for the proceedings,” the Authority said, adding that it was constrained to proceed ex parte against the developer on July 18, 2025, after confirming that due process was followed.

Project violated RERA registration norms

On examining the documents, RERA noted that the proposed project at Survey No. 215, Boduppal Village, spread over 13,658 square yards, far exceeded the threshold limits of 500 square metres or eight apartments, beyond which registration is mandatory under Sections 3 and 4 of the RE(R&D) Act, 2016.

By advertising, collecting money, and executing sale agreements without registration, the promoter had “committed a grave statutory violation,” the order said.

Such actions, RERA noted, defeat the purpose of the law, which seeks to ensure transparency, accountability, and protection of homebuyers.

Repeat violator declared ‘Defaulter’

The Authority pointed out that Krithika Infra Developers was already penalised Rs 9.96 lakh in 2024 in a similar case for the same project. In October 2025, the Authority had also declared the firm a “defaulter” for willful and continuous violations of the Act.

In that earlier order, RERA had observed that the builder displayed “wilful contempt, procedural evasion, and malafide intent to deceive buyers,” and prohibited it and its directors or associates from undertaking or promoting any new projects within Telangana.

Refund with interest ordered

Invoking Section 18(1) of the RE(R&D) Act, which entitles allottees to a refund with interest when possession is delayed or denied, the Authority directed the developer to return the entire amount received from both buyers along with interest.

Rs 10,00,000 to Teega Rammohan Reddy

Rs 36,44,998 to Vuyyala Nageswara Rao

The refund is to be made with 10.75% annual interest from the date of payment until the full refund.

Builder faces penal action for Non-Compliance.

RERA directed the developer to complete the refund process within 30 days of the order. Failure to do so will attract penal action under Section 63 of the RE(R&D) Act, 2016.

The Authority reaffirmed that all developmental and promotional activities of M/s Krithika Infra Developers stand terminated, and the promoter, along with its partners and associates, remains barred from launching, advertising, or marketing any real estate project under its jurisdiction.