Competition panel says DLF is unfair with home buyers

 
In a report to the CCI, Director General (Investigations) has sought initiation of action against DLF under various sections of the Competition Act, 2002.

“Looking at the acts and the Company... they appear to be violative of the provisions of section 4(2)(a) of the Act. The conditions imposed upon the applicants and alottees are anti-consumer and anti-competitive,” the DG report said.

A company violates Section 4(2)(a) of the Competition Act when it directly or indirectly, imposes unfair or discriminatory condition, or price in purchase or sale of goods or service.
When contacted, a DLF spokesperson said, “as the matter is subjudice, we would not like to comment on the issue except that the CCI has asked us to give our comments/objections to this report.”

The DG has also noted that there could be violations of other laws as well by DLF as it had not taken necessary approvals before beginning some residential projects.

Violations in construction

“...there appears to have been violations on account of permissible construction. Apart from actions under the Competition Act, the Commission may also request the Government of Haryana to take action, as deemed fit on account of possible violations,” it said.

In May, on the basis of complaints by some people who booked flats in DLF projects, the CCI had referred the matter for a probe by the Director General (Investigations).