Supreme Court to Probe Builder-Banks Nexus in NCR: Orders CBI Investigation
Summary: The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the alleged builder-banks nexus in the National Capital Region (NCR). The court has asked the CBI to submit a proposal within two weeks on how to proceed with the investigation. The court has also appointed an Amicus Curiae to assist in the proceedings.
Introduction:
The Supreme Court has taken cognizance of the alleged builder-banks nexus in the National Capital Region (NCR), where homebuyers are faced with unscrupulous construction companies and banks that have allegedly colluded to cheat them. The court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the matter and has appointed an Amicus Curiae to assist in the proceedings.
Background:
The Supreme Court was considering the grievances of homebuyers in NCR, who claimed that they were being forced by banks to pay EMIs without having obtained possession of flats due to delay by the builders. The court had previously hinted at directing a CBI probe into a builder-banks nexus. The flats were invested in under a subvention scheme, where after the developers started defaulting on EMIs of sanctioned bank loan amounts, the banks initiated action against homebuyers.
Key Highlights:
- The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to investigate the alleged builder-banks nexus in NCR.
- The court has asked the CBI to submit a proposal within two weeks on how to proceed with the investigation.
- The court has appointed an Amicus Curiae to assist in the proceedings.
- The court has expressed concerns about the conduct of banks and their role in allegedly fraudulent transactions.
- The court has also sought to allay fears of homebuyers who are being targeted by builders and banks.
Conclusion:
The Supreme Court’s decision to order a CBI investigation into the alleged builder-banks nexus in NCR is a significant step towards ensuring that homebuyers are protected from the unscrupulous activities of construction companies and banks. The appointment of an Amicus Curiae and the direction to the CBI to submit a proposal within two weeks will provide a more detailed and larger investigation into the matter.
Keywords: Supreme Court, CBI, Builder-banks nexus, NCR, Homebuyers, Real Estate, RBI, Judicial Proceedings.
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