Legal · RERA order
Urbanrise refunds ₹1 lakh to plot buyer after TGRERA dismisses complaint for non-prosecution
Urbanrise Developers returned the entire booking amount to a plot buyer in Hyderabad, and the Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TG-RERA) then dismissed the buyer's ₹1 lakh refund complaint for non-prosecution. The buyer did not attend any of the four hearings, despite notices being served.
| Developer | Urbanrise Developers |
|---|---|
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Property involved | Two plots |
| Refund complaint amount | ₹1 lakh |
| Refund status | Entire booking amount returned by the developer |
| Hearings held | Four before Telangana RERA |
| Buyer attendance | Did not appear at any of the four hearings despite notices being served |
| Outcome | Complaint dismissed for non-prosecution |
What happened
A plot buyer filed a complaint with the Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TG-RERA) seeking a refund of ₹1 lakh over two plots bought from Urbanrise Developers in Hyderabad.
According to a NewsMeter report, Urbanrise later returned the entire booking amount to the buyer. The complaint was then resolved in the developer's favour on procedural grounds.
Who decided it and on what basis
The Telangana RERA, the state regulator under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, heard the matter. The buyer was served notices for each of four hearings but did not appear at any of them. The authority then dismissed the complaint for non-prosecution.
The dismissal was procedural, based on the buyer's absence.
What it means for buyers
Under RERA, a buyer who has a dispute with a developer must keep attending the hearings to pursue the complaint. A case can be dismissed even when the underlying money has been returned, as in this matter. Buyers should track hearing dates and respond to notices, and should confirm whether a refund has been fully paid before withdrawing or abandoning a complaint.
What it means for investors and the market
The report shows a developer repaying the full booking amount for two plots before any final order. It does not show anything about the developer's other projects, its finances, or its compliance record beyond this matter.
What happens next
The dismissal is the reported outcome as of the date of the source report.
Source note
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Frequently asked questions
What did the buyer ask for?
A refund of ₹1 lakh in connection with two plots bought from Urbanrise Developers in Hyderabad.
Why was the complaint dismissed?
The Telangana RERA dismissed it for non-prosecution because the buyer did not appear at any of the four hearings, even though notices had been served.
Can a buyer reopen a dismissed RERA complaint?
Buyers should check the order and the rules of the Telangana RERA for any right to restore or refile a complaint.