HUDA vs KEWAL KRISHAN GOEL

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether the Haryana Urban Development Authority could forfeit the earnest money deposited by allotees who requested a refund after initially accepting the allotment of residential plots. The Court held that the authority is entitled to forfeit only 10% of the total amount deposited until the request for cancellation is made, as per the High Court's directive. This ruling clarifies the limits of forfeiture in cases of non-acceptance of allotment under the relevant regulations.