Real Estate Delay Compensation: What You’re Entitled to in Prayagraj

When you buy a home or plot from a developer in Prayagraj, you’re not just paying for bricks and mortar—you’re paying for real estate delay compensation, a legal right granted to buyers when developers miss deadlines without valid reason. This isn’t a bonus or a gesture—it’s a binding obligation under the Allahabad Development Authority, the government body overseeing urban development and buyer protections in Prayagraj. If your project is late, you’re entitled to money back, not just an apology.

Most buyers don’t know this. They assume delays are normal. But the Allahabad Development Authority, the government body overseeing urban development and buyer protections in Prayagraj enforces strict timelines. If a developer fails to deliver on time, they must pay interest on your paid amount, often at 10–12% annually, until possession is handed over. This applies whether you bought a flat in the new township near Naini or a plot in the expanding western corridor. The compensation isn’t optional. It’s built into the sale agreement under RERA guidelines, which the Authority enforces locally.

What most people miss is that compensation isn’t just about the delay. It’s tied to how much you’ve paid, when you paid it, and whether the delay was caused by the developer’s fault or an external event like a court order or natural disaster. If the developer blames weather or labor strikes, they still need to prove it. The burden of proof is on them. And if you’ve been paying through an EMI or lump sum, the interest applies to the entire amount you’ve handed over so far. You don’t need a lawyer to start. You just need your agreement, payment receipts, and a written notice to the developer—copied to the Authority.

The Authority doesn’t wait for complaints. They track project progress across Prayagraj and flag stalled projects. But if you’re reading this, you’re probably already waiting. That’s why you’re here. The posts below show real cases: how one buyer got back ₹4.2 lakhs after a 14-month delay, how another forced a refund by citing Section 18 of RERA, and what documents you need to file a claim without getting lost in bureaucracy. You’ll also see what happens when developers ignore notices—and how some buyers settled for land swaps instead of cash. This isn’t theory. It’s what people in Prayagraj are doing right now.