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P4 SUNRISE MONDAY 6.53 AM » SUNDAY | 1 MARCH 2026 | JALANDHAR Real estate developer told to refund payment to buyer with 9% interest Also to pay ~30K compensation, ~10K as legal expenses for 16 yrs wait Rishika Kriti Tribune News Service Jalandhar, February 28 The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has come down heavily on real estate developer Nitishree Infrastructure Limited for keeping a homebuyer waiting for over 16 years without delivering possession of the promised flat. The commission also ordered the company to refund the amount deposited by the buyer towards the flat along with nine per cent annual interest, compensation and litigation expenses, holding the developer guilty of deficiency in service in its “Shourya Greens” housing project in Jalandhar. The commission observed that despite collecting money from the buyer in 2006 and promising possession by December 2010, the builder failed to complete the flat or basic infrastructure at the project site, leaving the buyer wait- ing for years without any relief. The case was filed by 71year-old Baldev Singh of Hoshiarpur district, who had booked a ground floor flat measuring 1,545 sqft in the Shourya Greens project located on the Amritsar bypass road. The project was being developed on 16.52 acres allotted by the Jalandhar Improvement Trust, which had granted development rights to the private builder for constructing a group housing project. According to the complaint, Singh booked the flat in February 2006 for Rs 22.86 lakh and opted for a down payment plan, paying Rs 7.32 lakh to the company. Under the buyer’s agreement executed between the parties, the developer was required to hand over the possession of flat by December 2010, after obtaining the completion certificate from the Jalandhar Improvement Trust. However, Singh noted that the project saw little progress for years and the site remained largely undeveloped. He further stated that the developer failed to provide even the basic promised amenities such as proper roads, electricity infrastructure, water supply and sewerage systems. During the proceedings, the developer claimed that the construction had been completed and that the flat was ready for possession, alleging that the buyer had failed to clear outstanding dues of Rs 14.8 lakh. To verify the claims, the commission appointed a local commissioner to inspect the site. The inspection report revealed that the flat was still incomplete and not fit for habitation with essential installations such as sewerage systems, electricity wiring, sanitation fittings, floor tiles, approach road and parking area, yet to be completed. The commission also noted that the developer failed to produce the mandatory completion or occupancy certificate issued by the competent authority which is required before handing over possession of residential units. Observing that a consumer cannot be made to wait indefinitely for possession of a house, the commission held the builder responsible for the prolonged delay and ruled that the buyer was entitled to a refund. The commission, chaired by Harveen Bhardwaj and members Jyotsna and Jaswant Singh Dhillon ordered the company to refund the deposited amount of Rs 7.32 lakh along with interest at the rate of nine per cent per annum from the dates of payment. It also directed the builder to pay Rs 30,000 as compensation for mental harassment and Rs 10,000 towards litigation expenses. The developer was directed to comply with the order within 45 days of receiving the copy of the judgment. One killed after scooter Man loses ~40,000 in ramsintotruckonhighway ATM card swap fraud Phagwara, February 28 A road accident claimed the life of a man after his scooter rammed into a stationary truck on the Jalandhar-Ludhiana highway on Friday evening. The police registered a case against the unidentified truck driver in this connection. According to the statement of Satnam Singh, a resident of Hansro village, which falls under the Sadar police station, Nawanshahr district, the deceased was identified as his brother-in-law, Himmat Kumar, a resident of Noormahal Road, Ravidaspura Colony, Phillaur. Satnam stated that on the night of the incident, he was riding his motorcycle (Pulsar), following Himmat, who was travelling on his Activa, bearing registration number PB- 37-J-5580. Around 8.10 pm, when they reached the flyover near Sampurna factory on the main highway connecting Jalandhar and Ludhiana, they encountered a truck bearing registration number UP-22-AT4902 stationed on the bridge. The complainant alleged that the truck was parked negligently in the middle of the flyover without any warning indicators, parking lights, reflectors or cautionary signs. Due to absence of proper signals and the sudden obstruction, Himmat’s scooter reportedly collided with the rear end of the truck. The impact left Himmat critically injured, and he succumbed to his injuries soon thereafter. The accident also caused significant damage to the two-wheeler. The identity of the truck driver is yet to be ascertained. — OC Phagwara, February 28 A case of ATM card swap and financial fraud has surfaced in the Satnampura area. An unidentified miscreant allegedly duped a man of Rs 40,000 by slyly exchanging his ATM card at a local booth. The victim, Arun Sharma, told the police that he was on his way to Himachal Pradesh with his family for a visit to religious shrine. While passing through Satnampura Road, he stopped at an ATM to withdraw cash. As he attempted to operate the machine, he faced some issues, at which point an unknown youth standing nearby offered assistance. The suspect reportedly engaged the victim in conversation and, under the pretext of helping him complete the transaction, managed to 12 cases of power violations detectedduringcheckingdrive Tribune News Service Jalandhar, February 28 In a checking drive aimed at tightening surveillance over power misuse and curbing electricity irregularities, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) detected 12 cases of power violations across the Jalandhar circle after inspecting as many as 1,337 electricity connections, officials said on Saturday. Additionally, inspections led to an assessed loss of Rs 6.96 lakh due to theft and irregular use of electricity. The checking exercise was carried out on Friday across multiple divisions of the circle, including Jalandhar East, Jalandhar Cantt, Model Town, Jalandhar West and Phagwara, where teams conducted inspections at residential and commercial premises to identify cases of direct theft and unauthorised consumption of electricity. Among the divisions, Phagwara reported the highest number of cases with electricity irregularities including two cases of power theft, two cases of unauthorised use of electricity, besides another instance of irregular consumption during the inspection of 202 connections. The division also recorded the highest financial impact with the assessed loss ~6.96 lakh loss assessed PSPCL officials check meters to curb electricity theft in Jalandhar. pegged at Rs 6.37 lakh. In the Cantt division, officials inspected 401 electricity connections and detected three cases of theft, leading to an assessed loss of Rs 0.23 lakh. The West division recorded two cases of electricity theft during the inspection of 112 connections with a total loss estimated at Rs 0.30 lakh. Meanwhile, one case each was detected in the East and Model Town divisions. In the East division, officials inspected 400 connections and detected one theft case involving a loss of Rs 0.05 lakh, while in the Model Town division, 222 connections were checked, leading to the detection of one case with a loss of Rs 0.01 lakh. The data further shows that seven cases involved direct theft of electricity accounting for the majority of the loss estimated at Rs 5.49 lakh. In addition, two cases of unauthorised use of electricity resulted in an assessed loss of Rs 1.30 lakh while other irregularities accounted for Rs 0.17 lakh. Giving information about the drive, Harvinder Singh, Additional Superintending Engineer, Jalandhar Circle, said, “The operation wing of the power corporation carried out cross division checking on Friday to identify power theft cases, prevent revenue losses and ensure compliance with electricity regulations, particularly before the closing of financial year.” swap the victim's ATM card with another card without his knowledge. Shortly after leaving the ATM booth and covering a considerable distance, the victim received a message on his mobile phone indicating that Rs 40,000 had been withdrawn from his bank account. Upon checking his wallet, he discovered that the ATM card in his possession was not his own, leading him to suspect that it had been replaced by the fraudster during the interaction. Realising he had been cheated, he immediately informed the Satnampura police. Police officials registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident. The CCTV footage from the ATM kiosk and nearby areas is being examined to identify the accused. — OC Youth held for ‘abducting’ girl Phagwara, February 28 A disturbing incident involving the alleged abduction and assault of a minor girl with intellectual disability has come to light from Gobindpura locality here. Superintendent of Police (SP) Madhvi Sharma stated that the full facts of the case would be established after the medical examination report was received. The SP said complainant Lalita of New Colony, Gobindpura, works as a sanitation worker. Her 15-year-old daughter is reportedly unable to speak and is mentally challenged. On the day of the incident, Lalita had left for work as usual, while the girl was standing outside their residence. It was alleged that an unidentified youth arrived on an Activa scooter and enticed the minor girl before taking her along. When the family noticed her absence, they began searching for her. After nearly four hours, the girl was reportedly found in an injured condition near a railway crossing gate. The matter was reported to the police, who shifted the victim to the Phagwara Civil Hospital for medical examination. 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