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Can a builder–buyer real estate dispute be arbitrated?
A valid builder–buyer clause may permit arbitration of certain contractual claims. Consumer Protection and RERA remedies, statutory rights and non-arbitrable relief require separate consideration.
Written by
Advocate Amardeep Jaiswal
Advocate, High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur
Key points
- Can a builder–buyer real estate dispute be arbitrated?
- Direct answer A valid builder–buyer clause may permit arbitration of certain contractual claims.
- Consumer Protection and RERA remedies, statutory rights and non-arbitrable relief require separate consideration.
Detailed analysis
Understanding law and procedure
Can a builder–buyer real estate dispute be arbitrated?
Direct answer
A valid builder–buyer clause may permit arbitration of certain contractual claims. Consumer Protection and RERA remedies, statutory rights and non-arbitrable relief require separate consideration.
Legal position and important distinctions
Delay, refund, interest, deviations and land-title claims are distinct.
A private clause does not always extinguish consumer remedies.
How the situation works in practice
- RERA rights and forum choices need specialist analysis.
- Disputes determining title against the world may not suit private arbitration.
Practical next steps
- Read the agreement and promised delivery dates.
- Separate contractual from statutory relief.
- Compare maintainability before consumer, RERA and arbitral forums.
Avoid this common mistake
Do not assume every real estate dispute belongs in arbitration merely because a clause exists.
Official legal source and disclaimer
India Code — Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
General legal information only. The result depends on the agreement, applicable amendments, dates, jurisdiction and record. This is not individual legal advice or a promise of success; verify the current law and binding decisions before publication or action.
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About the author
Advocate Amardeep Jaiswal
Advocate, High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Jabalpur।
Publishes informational articles on Indian law, judicial decisions and practical legal issues.
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