Appellant / Complainant
Siddharth Nandan
Respondent
Lucknow Development Authority
₹52,09,349
Appellant
Legal Issues & Claims Raised
Case Procedural History & Progression Tree
Visual step-by-step tree detailing dispute origin, interim hearings, and final tribunal ruling.
Complaint Filing & Dispute Registration
Complaint registered under Case ID 0901126005242025 by Siddharth Nandan against Lucknow Development Authority before up_rera.
For Order
The Tribunal allowed the appeal and directed the respondent to pay interest at MCLR+1% to the appellant for the delay period from 15.02.2014 to 08.01.2021, ruling that the presence of a High Tension Electricity Wire did not constitute a force majeure event or a valid reason to waive interest obligations under Section 18(1) of the Act 2016.
for delivery of Judgment/Order
The Tribunal condoned the delay of 1878 days in filing the appeal due to the prolonged illness and dementia of the previous counsel, directing the registry to convert the defective appeal into a regular appeal.
Delay condonation
The Tribunal heard arguments regarding the application for condonation of delay and has reserved its order.
Delay condonation
The case is adjourned to 23.02.2026 for orders due to a technical glitch with the NIC server.
Delay condonation
The Tribunal granted the appellant ten days to file a rejoinder and scheduled the defective appeal for consideration of the delay condonation application on 02.02.2026.
Delay condonation
The Tribunal granted the appellant 10 days to file a rejoinder and scheduled the next hearing for January 12, 2026.
Delay condonation
The Tribunal granted the respondent 10 days to file objections regarding the application for condonation of delay and the grounds of appeal, scheduling the next hearing for December 3, 2025.
Delay condonation
The Tribunal granted a joint request from the counsel for both parties to adjourn the appeal and rescheduled the matter for hearing on 13.11.2025.
Delay condonation
The Tribunal noted the respondent's attempt to settle the matter and adjourned the appeal to 03.11.2025.
Delay condonation
The Tribunal granted the respondent seven days to file objections and allowed the appellant three days to file a reply, scheduling the next hearing for 09.10.2025.
Delay condonation
The Tribunal granted the respondent 10 days to file objections and directed the appellant to reply within a week, scheduling the matter for September 22, 2025, to consider an application for condonation of delay.
Delay condonation
The Tribunal granted the respondent 10 days to file a Vakalatnama and objections to the delay condonation application and appeal, with the matter scheduled for hearing on 22.08.2025.
Delay condonation
The Tribunal noted the respondent's failure to file objections or appear despite sufficient notice and ordered that the appeal be heard ex parte on the next scheduled date of 01.08.2025.
Delay condonation
The Tribunal listed a defective appeal for hearing on the application for condonation of delay on 11.07.2025 and directed parties to exchange pleadings in the interim.
Delay condonation
The Tribunal noted sufficient service upon the respondent and granted ten days for filing objections to the grounds of appeal, with a subsequent week allowed for the appellant's rejoinder.
Delay condonation
The Tribunal issued notice to the respondent and outlined specific procedural timelines for service of documents, filing objections to the condonation of delay application, and subsequent hearings.
Tribunal Order #0901126005242025-25-03-2026
The Tribunal allowed the appeal and directed the respondent to pay interest at MCLR+1% to the appellant for the delay period from 15.02.2014 to 08.01.2021, ruling that the presence of a High Tension Electricity Wire did not constitute a force majeure event or a valid reason to waive interest obligations under Section 18(1) of the Act 2016.
Tribunal Order #0901126005242025-25-02-2026
The Tribunal condoned the delay of 1878 days in filing the appeal due to the prolonged illness and dementia of the previous counsel, directing the registry to convert the defective appeal into a regular appeal.
Tribunal Disposal & Final Award Ruling
The Tribunal allowed the appeal and directed the respondent to pay interest at MCLR+1% to the appellant for the delay period from 15.02.2014 to 08.01.2021, ruling that the presence of a High Tension Electricity Wire did not constitute a force majeure event or a valid reason to waive interest obligations under Section 18(1) of the Act 2016. Awarded in favor of Appellant. Awarded interest rate: MCLR+1 percent.
Final Tribunal Order & Ruling Verdict Summary
Official Ruling Summary
The Tribunal allowed the appeal and directed the respondent to pay interest at MCLR+1% to the appellant for the delay period from 15.02.2014 to 08.01.2021, ruling that the presence of a High Tension Electricity Wire did not constitute a force majeure event or a valid reason to waive interest obligations under Section 18(1) of the Act 2016.
Ruling Awarded To
Appellant
Awarded Interest Rate
MCLR+1 percent
Interest Period
w.e.f. 15.02.2014 to 08.01.2021
Statutory Sections Cited (RERA Act 2016)
Appearing Legal Counsel & Advocates
Appellant Advocate(s)
- Harish Pandey
Respondent Advocate(s)
- Abhishek Khare
Official RERA Tribunal Orders (2)
The Tribunal allowed the appeal and directed the respondent to pay interest at MCLR+1% to the appellant for the delay period from 15.02.2014 to 08.01.2021, ruling that the presence of a High Tension Electricity Wire did not constitute a force majeure event or a valid reason to waive interest obligations under Section 18(1) of the Act 2016.
The Tribunal condoned the delay of 1878 days in filing the appeal due to the prolonged illness and dementia of the previous counsel, directing the registry to convert the defective appeal into a regular appeal.
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