Section 72

In force Act 16 of 2016 As on 08 Oct 2026

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Act 16 of 2016

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Section 72 of the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016. While adjudging the quantum of compensation or interest, as the case may be, under section 71, the adjudicating officer shall have due regard to the following factors, namely :- Factors to be taken into account by the adjudicating officer.

While adjudging the quantum of compensation or interest, as the case may be, under section 71, the adjudicating officer shall have due regard to the following factors, namely :- Factors to be taken into account by the adjudicating officer.
(a) the amount of disproportionate gain or unfair advantage, wherever quantifiable, made as a result of the default;
(b) the amount of loss caused as a result of the default;
(c) the repetitive nature of the default;
(d) such other factors which the adjudicating officer considers necessary to the case in furtherance of justice. CHAPTER IX FINANCE, ACCOUNTS, AUDITS AND REPORTS
Section 72, The Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016 (Act 16 of 2016).

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s. 71

Questions about Section 72

How do I find court cases under Section 72 of the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act 72, section 72 Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, section 72 of the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 72 of the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 71, so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act enacted?

Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act was enacted in 2016 as Act 16 of 2016. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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