The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TG RERA) has restrained Hyderabad-based Bricmor Ventures from selling, transferring or creating third-party rights over a villa in its Lorena project at Velimela, Sangareddy district. The interim order follows a complaint by a homebuyer who alleged that the developer failed to execute and register the sale deed despite receiving ₹28.40 lakh towards the purchase of the villa.
In an interim order dated October 30, 2026, TG RERA restrained the developer from alienating, transferring, encumbering or creating any third-party rights or interests in respect of Villa No. 28 in Phase I of the Lorena project.
The authority passed the order under Section 36 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, read with Rule 34(1) of the Telangana RERA Rules, 2017. The restriction will remain in force until further orders while the buyer’s complaint is being adjudicated.
Buyer Pays ₹28.40 Lakh for Villa in Lorena Project
According to the complaint filed by Nalla Chinna Reddy, he entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) dated May 3, 2018, with Bricmor Ventures for purchasing a villa in the Lorena project.
The complainant stated that he paid ₹28.40 lakh as advance sale consideration towards the proposed purchase.
Subsequently, on May 3, 2021, the developer allotted Villa No. 28 in Phase I of the project to him. The buyer contended that he had agreed to pay the remaining sale consideration in accordance with the mutually agreed terms.
However, despite the allotment and the developer obtaining the requisite approvals, the construction of the villa was allegedly not completed.
The complainant further alleged that the developer failed to execute and register the sale deed in his favour, leaving the transaction incomplete despite the substantial payment already made.
Developer Allegedly Demanded Enhanced Sale Consideration
The buyer further alleged that Bricmor Ventures demanded an enhanced sale consideration beyond the originally agreed amount.
According to the complaint, despite repeated requests, the developer failed to respond satisfactorily to the buyer’s demands for registration of the villa and delivery of possession.
The complainant apprehended that the developer might sell or transfer the property to another purchaser or create third-party interests over it.
Fearing that his interests in the allotted villa could be affected, Nalla Chinna Reddy approached TG RERA seeking an interim order restraining the developer from dealing with the property until the dispute was resolved.
TG RERA Notes Developer’s Failure to File Counter Affidavit
While considering the application for interim relief, TG RERA took note of the developer’s failure to file its counter affidavit despite being given several opportunities.
The proceedings recorded the following developments:
- June 11, 2026: At the first hearing, the respondent-developer remained absent.
- July 10, 2026: The developer’s representative appeared and sought additional time to file a counter affidavit.
- September 1, 2026: The developer was absent again and did not submit its response.
- October 8, 2026: Counsel representing the developer appeared and sought time to file a vakalatnama. However, the counter affidavit remained unfiled.
In view of the continued delay, TG RERA directed Bricmor Ventures to submit its counter affidavit on or before November 5, 2026.
The authority clarified that the developer’s failure to file a counter affidavit would not, by itself, amount to an admission of the complainant’s allegations.
It also clarified that the observations made in the interim order were limited to deciding the application for interim relief and did not constitute a final determination of the dispute.
TG RERA Invokes Section 36 to Restrain Sale and Transfer of Villa
Invoking Section 36 of the RERA Act, 2016, read with Rule 34(1) of the Telangana RERA Rules, 2017, the authority directed Bricmor Ventures not to deal with the disputed villa.
The restraint covers:
- Villa No. 28, Phase I, in the Lorena project.
- Property situated in Survey Nos. 405/P and 406/P.
- Velimela village, Ramachandrapuram mandal, Sangareddy district, Telangana.
The developer has been restrained from:
- Selling or alienating the villa.
- Transferring the property to any other person.
- Creating any encumbrance or mortgage over the villa.
- Creating third-party rights or interests in the disputed property.
The restraint will continue until further orders from TG RERA.
The authority also warned that any violation of its directions would be dealt with in accordance with law.
Section 36 of RERA Act: Power to Grant Interim Protection
Section 36 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, empowers the Real Estate Regulatory Authority to issue interim orders during an inquiry.
Under this provision, the authority may restrain a promoter, allottee or real estate agent from carrying out an act that is in contravention of the Act, rules or regulations, pending completion of the inquiry or further orders.
The provision is significant in property disputes where the subject matter could be transferred or encumbered while proceedings are pending.
In the present case, TG RERA considered the possibility of the creation of third-party interests in the disputed villa and granted interim protection to preserve the property until further adjudication.
Matter Posted for Further Hearing on December 3
TG RERA has directed Bricmor Ventures to file its counter affidavit by November 5, 2026, and posted the matter for further hearing on December 3, 2026.
The interim order prevents the developer from dealing with Villa No. 28 while the complaint remains pending.
However, the authority has not yet delivered a final decision on the allegations concerning the payment of ₹28.40 lakh, the alleged demand for enhanced consideration or the developer’s failure to execute and register the sale deed.
Conclusion
The TG RERA order highlights the importance of interim protection under Section 36 of the RERA Act, particularly where a homebuyer apprehends that the developer may create third-party rights over an allotted property during pending proceedings.
By restraining Bricmor Ventures from selling, transferring or encumbering Villa No. 28, the authority has sought to preserve the subject matter of the dispute until further adjudication.
The final determination of the buyer’s allegations will depend on the evidence and submissions placed before the authority by both parties.