HYDERABAD: Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TG RERA) has pulled up Beccun Infrastructure Limited over alleged large-scale irregularities in its "Beccun Life Style" housing project at Kompally.
The Authority flagged multiple violations, including alleged double sale of flats, sale of apartments on unauthorised floors, and prolonged delay in completing construction despite buyers paying substantial amounts.
The observations came during the hearing of a complaint filed by homebuyer Pallamti Venkata Rao, who booked Flat No. C-406 in Block-C of the project.
According to the complaint, the buyer paid more than ₹23 lakh, including bank loan disbursals, after being assured that the project would be completed within three years. However, even after more than four years, construction allegedly remained incomplete and no possession timeline was communicated.
The complainant sought directions for completion of the project, execution of the sale deed and compensation for delay.
The developer argued before TG RERA that the complainant had failed to clear pending dues. It also cited the Covid-19 pandemic and force majeure conditions for the delay in execution of the project.
The company further attempted to increase the flat cost by citing escalation charges and argued that possession could be handed over only after full payment by the allottee.
However, TG RERA rejected the contention and observed that a promoter cannot seek additional payments when the project has not shown meaningful construction progress.
The Authority held that unilateral escalation of flat prices was impermissible, particularly when the project remained stalled. It noted that the builder failed to place material on record showing a valid extension of registration for the entire project under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.
TG RERA observed that while limited extensions existed for certain portions of the project, the main registration had lapsed on July 30, 2025.
Referring to findings recorded in earlier complaints involving the same project, the Authority noted that the developer had allegedly executed agreements in favour of third parties for multiple flats despite prior commitments to original buyers.
The Authority termed such actions a violation of provisions of the RERA Act.
TG RERA also referred to earlier findings that apartments on the 8th, 9th and 10th floors were allegedly sold even though permissions existed only up to the 7th floor.
According to the regulator, the practice amounted to misrepresentation and unfair trade practice under the law.
The Authority further observed that construction in several blocks had either not started or remained stalled for years. It ruled that buyers cannot be compelled to continue payments when there is no corresponding progress in construction activity.
TG RERA said the delay could not be attributed solely to homebuyers.
The Authority directed the builder to execute a formal Agreement of Sale within 30 days without imposing unilateral price escalation. It also ordered completion of the project strictly in accordance with sanctioned plans and specifications.
Pending payments from buyers, TG RERA said, could be collected only in proportion to actual stage-wise construction progress.
The Authority warned that failure to comply with its directions would attract penalties under Section 63 of the RERA Act.