Transit rent stopped or reduced midway by builder

What you need to know

Transit rent agreed in writing cannot be unilaterally stopped or reduced by builder. This is breach of redevelopment agreement under RERA and Indian Contract Act.

Your rights

Transit rent at agreed amount throughout construction

RERA complaint for unilateral reduction

Civil Court injunction

Treat as breach if transit rent stopped

What you should do now

Action first

Object immediately in writing

WhatsApp/email builder the moment reduction or stoppage happens
State the agreed amount from the redevelopment agreement
Demand restoration and payment of arrears within 15 days

If not resolved

File RERA complaint
Or civil court suit for recovery and injunction to restore agreed amount

Acts applicable

Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016

central

Section 18

Indian Contract Act 1872

central

Section 62 — No unilateral change to contract

Where to complain

Gujarat RERA — File Complaint

Consumer complaint portal: e-jagriti.gov.in (replaced edaakhil.nic.in as of Jan 2025). Labour complaints: col.gujarat.gov.in. All links verified June 2026 via web search against official government sources.