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Telangana RERA has fined Countryside Realtors INR 38.59 lakh for serious violations at its long-delayed Westend Greens villa project in Mokila, Ranga Reddy. Out of 117 planned villas, only 20 have been delivered-missing key amenities like roads, sewage systems, and a clubhouse. Buyers accused the developer of misleading promotions and unauthorized layout changes, while also alleging threats against dissenting residents. RERA found the firm guilty of false advertising, unauthorized modifications, and failing to register the project. Further sales are banned until fresh approvals and registration are secured. If violations continue, the developer must refund buyers with compensation for delays and distress.
Telangana RERA has taken decisive action against Countryside Realtors, slapping a penalty of INR 38.59 lakh on the Hyderabad-based developer for multiple violations at its Westend Greens villa project located in Mokila, Ranga Reddy district. The penalty comes after homeowners filed a formal complaint highlighting critical breaches of trust, regulatory defiance, and severe lapses in project execution. Advertisement
Initially proposed as a premium gated villa community comprising 117 units, the Westend Greens project has remained largely incomplete even after 12 years. As per the latest site conditions, only 20 villas have been delivered, and those too reportedly lack several promised amenities.
Buyers accused the developer of deviating from the approved layout sanctioned by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA). According to the complaint, Countryside Realtors made significant changes to the layout without authorisation and continued to promote the project using misleading claims, falsely representing it as HMDA-approved.
Beyond the structural discrepancies, residents raised concerns about the complete absence of critical infrastructure that had been promised and paid for including a sewage treatment plant, water sump, internal roads, street lighting, and a clubhouse. These facilities were highlighted in promotional materials and communications but were never constructed on-site.
The situation escalated further when the developer allegedly began resorting to intimidation tactics. Homeowners stated that Countryside Realtors threatened legal action against those who raised concerns and even warned of disconnecting water and electricity services for dissenting residents. Such coercive methods drew the attention of RERA, who deemed them to be in clear violation of ethical standards and legal responsibilities under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act.
TGRERA, in its official order, found the developer guilty under Sections 11 and 14 of the RERA Act for false advertisement, delivering incomplete infrastructure, non-registration of an ongoing project, and unauthorised alterations to the original plan. The authority has mandated the developer to pay the penalty within 30 days and has prohibited the firm from promoting or selling the project further until fresh HMDA approvals are obtained and RERA registration is completed.
In the event of non-compliance, RERA has ordered the developer to issue full refunds to affected homebuyers, including compensation for the delay and inconvenience caused.
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