Introduction
Buying a home is supposed to be a dream come true—a milestone of security and pride. But what happens when the builder repeatedly fails to deliver on promises, hides extra charges, and leaves you in the dark? Unfortunately, this has been my reality with Arihant, a developer whose name ironically means "The Omniscient Lord"—suggesting wisdom and integrity. Yet, my experience has been anything but divine.
The Never-Ending Wait for Possession
As per our agreement, possession was promised in December 2024, with a clear penalty clause for delays. However, the builder later claimed they had taken an extension from MahaRERA. In January 2025, they shared a soft copy of the Occupancy Certificate (OC)—yet, possession still hasn’t been granted even in April 2025.
How did they get OC in January if the project was incomplete?
When I visited the site on 5th March 2025, I documented pending work—electrical wiring, plumbing, and other critical tasks were still unfinished.
If the OC was issued in January, why is the builder still working on basic amenities? Was the OC even legitimate, or was it obtained prematurely?
Surprise GST Charges & Lack of Transparency
Today, I received a call from the Arihant team, informing me that an additional amount charged was GST—something that was never mentioned in the initial breakdown. When I questioned this, their response was dismissive.
Why hide GST in the first place?
Buyers deserve full transparency in payment breakdowns to plan their finances.
This lack of clarity feels like a deliberate tactic to extract extra money.
Shifting Parking Charges & False Commitments
On 5th March, the sales team quoted ₹1,50,000 for covered parking.
Today, over the phone, the team said it’s ₹2,00,000.
Where is the consistency? This constant change in figures shows zero accountability.
Paid Full Amount + Maintenance, Yet No Possession
I completed 100% payment a month ago.
Today, I paid ₹31,200 as annual maintenance—for a flat I don’t even own yet!
The team assured that if I paid today, they would:
Make my flat ready immediately.
Share a contact person for possession in 2-3 days.
Let me inspect and sign a handover checklist.
Yet, I have no confirmation, no timeline, and no trust left.
Penalty for Delay? Forgotten Conveniently
Since the OC was received in January 2025, but possession is still pending, Arihant is legally obligated to pay a penalty for this delay. But will they? Or will they keep dodging responsibility?
Final Thoughts: A Name Without Integrity
Arihant—a name that signifies divine knowledge and truth—has failed to uphold even basic ethics and transparency. Instead of delivering on promises, they:
Hide charges (like surprise GST).
Change costs arbitrarily (parking price hike).
Delay possession indefinitely despite OC.
Ignore emails & calls, only responding when pressured.
If you’re considering buying from Arihant, beware. My experience shows a pattern of negligence, false assurances, and financial opacity.
What’s Next?
I will continue to document every interaction, escalate to MahaRERA if needed, and update this post with developments. Builders must be held accountable.
Have you faced similar issues with Arihant or other builders? Share your story in the comments.
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