Last Updated on March 16, 2026 by Satish Mishra

Complaints against Gillco Developers and Builders Pvt. Ltd. (primarily based in Mohali, Punjab) often relate to delayed possession of projects like “Gillco Palms” and “Gillco Park Hills,” leading to RERA Punjab complaints regarding interest on delayed possession. Many cases have been settled via mutual compromises or RERA orders.

Common Complaint Issues

Delayed Possession: Buyers have sought interest for delays in delivering units, leading to complaints before the Adjudicating Officer at RERA Punjab.
Maintenance Charges: Disputes over illegal levies of monthly maintenance charges and failure to provide amenities.
Property Defects: Issues related to construction quality, such as defective wood work and flooring.
Refund Claims: Cases where buyers withdrew from the project due to delays and sought refunds

Key RERA Punjab Rulings & Outcomes

Compensation vs. Interest: RERA has clarified that if a buyer does not withdraw from the project, they are entitled to interest on the delay, but not necessarily other types of compensation.
Settlements: Several cases (e.g., Ninu Gupta Vs Gillco, Rajiv Bhardwaj V/s Gillco) were dismissed as withdrawn following compromises where disputes were settled.
Compensation for Delay: In some cases, developers were ordered to pay compensation of a specified amount (e.g., ₹5 per sq. ft.) for delayed periods.

How to File a Complaint

RERA Punjab: File a complaint under Section 31 of the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016, through the official Punjab RERA website.
Consumer Forum: For cases relating to deficiency in service or unfair trade practices under the Consumer Protection Act, as cited in previous case records.

Post covers Consumer Case VS GILLCO DEVELOPERS PVT LTD Judgment whereon the possession was offered after delay. Hence interest.

SHYAM LAL DOGRA VS GILLCO DEVELOPERS PVT. LTD.

FACTS OF THE CASE:

In the complaint it has been alleged that the agreement for sale of the apartment No.744 in the project of “Gillo Palms”, sector 115, Mohali was executed on 29.06.2016. As per this agreement possession was to be handed over within 12 months that is by 28.06.2017. However, the actual possession was delivered only on 06.04.2018. and hence the complaint was launched entitles to the payment of interest at the rate prescribed for the period of delay.

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OBJECTION BY THE RESPONDENTS:

The respondents have denied the allegations and contended that the date for completion of project was 31.08.2021. and hence the filing of this complaint at this stage was pre-mature. It has further been pointed out that as per the agreement dated 29.06.2016. the complainant was entitled only to the payment of interest at the rate of Rs. 5/- per month per sq.ft. for the delay in delivery of possession of the apartment.

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CASE REFRENCE:

A rejoinder has been filed on behalf of the complainant. Apart from various orders of this authority and the real estate appellate tribunal, Punjab upheld the claim for payment of interest, the judgement of Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No.12238 of 2018 ‘Pioneer Urban land and Infrastructure Ltd. Vs. Govindan Raghavan’ has also been cited to contend that any argument whose terms are Prima Facie one sided, unfair, and unreasonable cannot be given effect to.

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ORDER OF THE COURT:

The learned counsel has accepted the complaint and that the respondent is directed to pay interest at the rate of 9.30% per annum with effect from 28.06.2017. to 06.04.2018. within a period of 2 months from the date of issue of this order.

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CASE SUMMARY:

This is a complaint under section 31 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 in which the complainant is seeking for the payment of interest for the period of delay in handling over an apartment in the project of “Gillo Palms”, sector 115, Mohali which was executed on 29.06.2016.

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If you are a buyer experiencing delays or project issues, you can visit the official Punjab RERA website to understand similar cases

Post Written by – Research Team of LegalSeva (LawFirm) of Satish Mishra Advocate. Responses from Google’s AI Overview included in Post.

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